Staff

Mrs Ainley

Head of School

I am Head of School at WCPS and I have worked here for over 10 years and have loved every minute! Prior to this I taught abroad in Dubai. I am passionate about reading and have a slight addiction to buying children's books! I love it when children stop me in the corridor to tell me what book they are reading and about a new author they have discovered. I have 2 children of my own aged 10 and 7 who keep me very busy and in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. 

Mrs Chambers

SENCO & Assistant Head

I’m Mrs Chambers and I love learning, especially a Maths challenge! When I’m not at WCPS I love to travel and explore new places, visit the theatre and spend time with my crazy family.

Mrs Evans

EYFS Leader & Assistant Headteacher

Hi I’m Mrs Evans. This is my sixth year working in foundation stage and I love it! When I’m not at school I spend my time with my two daughters. We like to go to the caravan at the weekends especially when it’s raining so that we can get cosy and play lots of board games!

Mrs Paddock

Executive Head Teacher

I'm Mrs Paddock, and WCPS is one of my favourite places to be! I love being part of the exciting learning journey at WCPS and spending my days with the amazing staff, pupils and families. When I'm not at work I'm looking after my crazy children, Billy who is 13 and Lottie who is 6.

Mrs Pearce

Business Manager

Hi I'm Mrs Pearce I love working in the school office and have been a part of the WCPS team for 9 years. I am a mum to a little boy and girl and two crazy dogs and we love going for walks and eating cake!

Miss Dickinson

EYFS Teacher

Hello, I’m Miss Dickinson! I am so excited to be joining the WCPS team this year and I am looking forward to the year ahead. I love all kinds of animals! When I’m not in school, I love to find new places to discover with my two dogs, spend time with my crazy family and let my creative side come out, by painting or watching musicals.

Miss Green

EYFS Teacher

Hi, my name is Miss Green. Some of you may have seen me around WCPS last year when I was working as a supply teacher, I realised how much I loved working at WCPS and was so proud to get appointed. I am so excited to be joining the WCPS team and I can't imagine being anywhere else! I love Disney and travelling and exploring new places with my family.

Miss Hague

Year 5 Teacher

Hi I’m Miss Hague and I am starting my first ECT year at WCPS. I’m excited to begin my teaching career at this amazing school. I enjoy teaching Science and Art and I am also an avid reader. I always endeavour to pass on my love of reading. At home you can find me outdoors with my horses and dogs.

Miss Kershaw

Year 6 Teacher

Hi! I'm Miss Kershaw. Some of my favourite things include reading, watching movies, and all things superhero. I appreciate cheesy jokes and random facts. At home, I have two cats called Loki and Parker - can you guess where I got the names from?

Miss Morris

Year 3 Teacher

Hi, I’m Miss Morris and this is my fourth year at WCPS! I love all things PE. When I’m not at school you’ll find me watching rugby, watching musicals, travelling or spending time with my family!

Miss Pearson

Teacher (MAT Leave)

I am Miss Pearson and currently in my 6th year of teaching at WCPS! I’m very excited to be teaching in Year 1 this year. I have a daughter called Florence and a dog called Bertie. I love Italian food, fashion and holidays. My favourite place in the world is Santorini, Greece.

Miss Soame

Teacher (MAT Leave)

Hello I’m Miss Soame! I like to be creative but I also like a challenge and to experience new things. I love to try different food, travel and be outdoors. I am happiest when I spend time with my family and my dog Bella.

Miss Tindle

Student Teacher

Hi I'm Miss Tindle and this is my 9th year at WCPS. Previously to this year I was based in EYFS, and taught computing across the school in the afternoon as an HLTA. This year I am training to be a teacher and you will find me in Year 1. I have a son called Lucas who is nearly 14 and we love having fun and going on adventures in the outdoors with our very lively dog Floyd. I am always smiling and love to socialise with my Family and Friends and in any spare time I have I love to curl up with a great book and go walking exploring this beautiful country we live in. I love my job and always trying to improve myself.

Miss Watson

CIRP Teacher

Hi, my name is Miss Watson and I have worked in education for 11 years and I love what I do! When I'm not in school, I love to spend time with my family and snuggling my three cats; Storm, Clara and Mittens. My hobbies include reading, crochet and swimming which I try to do as often as I can.

Mr Ogden

Year 6 Teacher

Hello, my names Mr Ogden. I like watching and playing sports, mainly football. I also enjoy reading, and cooking.

Mrs Bedford

Year 2 Teacher

Hi, I’m Mrs Bedford. I am so excited to be joining the WCPS team this year. I have been a HLTA for the last 8 years and am very proud to have recently qualified as a teacher! I love musicals, reading and caravanning with my family. Come and say hi if you see me around school - I can’t wait to get to know everyone.

Mrs Dransfield

Year 5 Teacher

I’m MRs Dransfield. My favourite things to teach are literacy and history. I also love books and one of my favourite times of the day is story time! When I’m not at school I’m outnumbered by boys at home, they keep me busy with football matches and other activities and drive me crazy with gaming! You’ll hear me talk a lot about my miniature schnauzer called Billy. I spend lots of my free time walking with him and tracking my steps. The other things I enjoy are travelling to different places, especially cities, and eating out.

Mrs Gallear

Year 1 Teacher

Hi I am Mrs Gallear. I have been a WCPS for a long time, teaching across EYFS, KS1 and 2. I love getting messy and creative with the children! I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and going on long, muddy walks with our dog Alfie.

Mrs Hayes

Year 4 Teacher

I'm Mrs Hayes! I have taught at schools across the trust for over 14 years and I love working with children, teaching them new things and having lots of fun. I sometimes cover classes at WCPS and I love it here! At home, I love to spend time with my family and I enjoy visiting new places and making happy memories together.

Mrs Hill

Year 1 Teacher

Hi, my name is Mrs Hill, the newly married Miss Douglas. I am well travelled, and love to take a risk on my adventures. I have climbed Mount Everest (to base camp), fished in Central America, and boarded down an active volcano! Ask me about the amazing place I have been. I am currently at home enjoying my newly born son Charlie!

Mrs Houghton

Year 4 Teacher

My name is Mrs Houghton. I’ve been teaching for quite a long time and I love what I do! Other things I love are my two children, my three cats, my dog, chocolate, tea and reading. In my spare time you’ll find me out walking my dog or curled up with a good book and a cuppa.

Mrs Howell

Year 2 Teacher

My name is Mrs Howell and I think a day without laughter is a wasted day. I am very lucky because I get to spend my days off with my little boy Theodore! I also enjoy watching live music, especially at festivals. I absolutely love my job and couldn't imagine being anywhere but WCPS!

Mrs Lowrie

Year 1 Teacher

I’m Mrs Lowrie! I have worked at WCPS for over 10 years and it is one of my favourite places to be. I love teaching the amazing learners of Worsbrough Common Primary School but I also love to learn new things myself - just like you! At home, I have a lovely little boy and I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and going for long walks.

Mrs Smith

Teacher (MAT Leave)

Hi, I’m Mrs Smith, the newly married Miss Voyse! My teaching career started at WCPS when I came here to do my teacher training and I’ve loved every minute of it! I absolutely love teaching maths and engaging children to become great mathematicians. I’m caring and fun and enjoy putting smiles on children’s faces in the classroom!

Mrs Wiggan

Year 2 Teacher

I’m Miss Wiggan and I currently teach year 2. I love learning and discovering new things!  I really enjoy reading and story time is one of my favourite parts of the school day! 

Mrs Wigglesworth

Year 4 Teacher

Hi, I’m Mrs Wigglesworth and this is my 8th year teaching at WCPS. My favourite things to teach are Literacy and History, which I am really passionate about. In my spare time, I love watching Disney and Star Wars films, reading, and spending time with my husband and our beautiful baby girl, Iris.

Mrs Wright

Music Teacher

Hi, I'm Mrs Wright and I'm obsessed with music! I have been teaching for over 20 years which must mean I started teaching age 5! A keen musician myself, I play piano, violin and viola and run lots of choirs both in and out of school. I love discovering hidden talents in children; a privilege I have experienced many times at WCPS, both through music and drama teaching. I have led the choir, drama club and string orchestra in performances at places such as the Royal Albert Hall, and Barnsley Civic. When not at school I enjoy running Barnsley Youth Choir with my husband and cycling and playing with my three children, Ruby (11), Maisy (9) and George (7).

Ms Burton

Year 3 Teacher

Hello, my name is Mrs Burton. I am a mum to an almost teenage boy and he is my world. In fact, he is the reason I became a teacher. I am a very caring person and passionate about everything I do. In my spare time (which is not much :)) I love to be with family and friends, go for walks with my dog and cook.

Miss Agata

Teaching Assistant

Hi, my name is Miss Agata! I started working at WCPS as an Early Years Practitioner in Rising Stars 🌟. Then I become a Learning Support Assistant in EYFS, and I love being part of WCPS family. When I am not at school, I spend my time with my little family visiting new places having lots of adventures.

Miss Beachill

Teaching Assistant

Hi my name is Miss Beachill. I have just returned from maternity leave and am excited to be back at WCPS working with some amazing staff and pupils in EYFS. On weekends I love to go on adventures with my family and having relaxing movie nights with my children.

Miss Booth

HLTA

Hi, my name is Miss Booth and I have been at WCPS for over 11 years now! I am a HLTA and I teach PSHE throughout the school. I have just finished my foundation degree at university to hopefully become a teacher!! When I am not at school I am usually out walking my dog Alfie, who is absolutely bonkers!

Miss Phillips

Teaching Assistant

Hi i'm Miss Phillips and i started working at WCPS back in 2013 as an Early Years Practioner in Rising Stars. I then became a Learning Support Assistant in EYFS and i am now currently based in KS1. I love working with children, to me they're not just our pupils but are like our little extended families. When i'm not at work i spend all my free time with my gorgeous little family making lovely memories. I'm a mum of 2 boys and 2 girls. We love to travel, go on nice walks, read, bake, get creative, goto the cinemas etc.

Miss Wood

Teaching Assistant

I have worked at WCPS since 2014.. My journey began in EYFS where I loved to see child initiated learning and observe how children explore,learn and develop through play. I spent 2 years in EYFS before my transition to KS 1. Doing this has allowed me to see how the children grow through each key stage and again spent 3 years in kS1. I made a leap of faith into KS2 in 2019 and I am absolutely loving my time upstairs. I have recently completed my HLTA which has really made me sit and think how I can be an effective part of a fabulous part of teaching and learning at WCPS. When I'm not in school, I love to spend time with my children and our two crazy chihuahuas.

Mrs Bell

Teaching Assistant

Hi my name is Ms Bell and I started WCPS in March of 2023. I love my time here and enjoy working with all the children and staff. I have two boys that are both in secondary school and my home is like a little zoo, I have 2 cats ,Peggy and Poppy, one hamster called Marleen, six fish and twenty stick insects! I love to do puzzles and spend time with my boys.

Mrs Cook

Teaching Assistant

Hello I'm Miss Cook. I love my job as an LSA! I love to teach children whilst having lots of fun! I have two girls, we love going to the caravan and seaside and on lots of adventures in the great outdoors!

Mrs Darlington

Teaching Assistant

Hi, I'm Mrs Darlington. I have worked with young children for many years and I still learn something new everyday. I love being part of the WCPS family and feel privileged to be here. I am also a mum of 3 young men and have 1 grandson and 2 granddogs.

Mrs Dawson

Teaching Assistant

Hi I'm Mrs Dawson tI love it at Worsbrough Common and class it as my second home. I love the team, I enjoy learning the children and watching them grow. When I'm not at school I'm busy at home being a mum to my little girl and who keeps me very busy, I also enjoy going out for tea and spending time with friends and family.

Mrs Grainger

Teaching Assistant

I have worked in school for around 9 years and started as a lunchtime assistant. I began working as a learning assistant nearly 7 years ago. I am based in EYFS so get to spend my days with 3-5 yr olds who keep me super busy. When I'm not at school I'm looking after my 2 teenage boys and my little dog. I love snuggling up under a blanket with a cup of tea and a book (Harry Potter is one of my favourites)!

Mrs Gray

Teaching Assistant

Hi I’m Mrs Gray and I have worked at WCPS for nearly 11 years, it has gone really fast. I have worked in years 1 to 4, and will be doing year 5 in September. I have two children that I love spending time with. I love baking, reading and going to the cinema.

Mrs Haigh

HLTA

My name is Miss Haigh, I have worked at WCPS for 25 years in many roles but currently as a HLTA and RE subject Lead. When I’m not at school I am a volunteer youth leader in a local Girls’ Brigade group. I also love to travel exploring new and exciting places around the world, visiting the theatre to see live performances and I enjoy to eat out with friends and family.

Mrs Hijazi

HLTA

Hi, my name is Mrs Hijazi. I love reading and maths, also I enjoy cooking and baking. Since my journey started at WCPS I enjoyed every little bit of it. I now teaching computing across school. When I am not in school, I love to spend time with my family, have a cuddle and watch a good film with my boys.

Mrs Howell

Teaching Assistant

My name is Mrs Howell. I have been at WCPS for 5 years and I love my job! I have worked in both early years and KS1, I love learning and helping others. When im not at work I spend time with my family and my little boy who is 1. We love going on holiday.

Mrs Lawcock

Teaching Assistant

I’m Mrs Lawcock, I love every minute working with the amazing staff, pupils and families of WCPS! When I’m not working in school, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have two children, Ethan and Isabelle and also two step - children, Billy and Polly. I love running and going for long walks whenever I can.

Mrs Lockwood

Teaching Assistant

My name is Mrs Lockwood, I have worked at WCPS for over 10 years. I'm based in CIRP with Mrs Wellings. I really enjoy reading and travelling. I also love spending time with my family and friends.

Mrs Newell

Teaching Assistant

Hello my name is Miss Newell and I have worked at WCPS for nearly 3 years. I have a passion for learning and watching all our children develop and progress. I have two girls at home who keep me busy and I spend most of my spare time at the side of a football pitch watching my daughter play.

Mrs Philburn

Relief Teaching Assistant

Hi, I’m Mrs Philburn. I have studied fashion, theatre costume, interior design and art. I also am a swimming teacher and had my own swim school called Sally’s seahorses alongside working in schools for fifteenth years. My passion is helping children with learning and mindfulness using art. In my spare time I open water swim.

Mrs Smith

Teaching Assistant

Hi I’m Miss Higgins and this is my first year at WCPS and I’m already loving being in FS2 seeing our children playing and learning! When I’m not at school I enjoy visiting fun places with my daughter Maisie and spending time outdoors with our little dog Ruby, before cuddling up in front of a film with our family.

Mrs Turner

Teaching Assistant (MAT Leave)

Hello my name is Mrs Turner, the recently married Miss Allen! I have worked across year groups 4-6. Next year I will be working in Y6 where I love a challenge especially in Maths. Outside of school I love spending time with my amazing family and friends.

Mrs Tyas

Relief Teaching Assistant

Hi I am Mrs Tyas. I worked at WCPS for nearly 10 years. During my time I have had a variety of job roles in school including the attendance lead, supporting positive attendance across school. My passion is ensuring children feel safe, secure and happy in school. I am mum to three boys and two dogs and I love to be outside. I have now retired from full time work however you will see me occasionally covering across the school!

Mrs Wogan

Teaching Assistant

Hi, my name is Miss Wogan and I've been here, at wcps, since 2013. I have a BA Honours in the social sciences: phychology and sociology. I have had various roles at wcps from spending time in the early years providing nurture interventions to 2 years in resource provision supporting children with SEND, including classroom support and providing speech and language interventions. I like to be kept busy as I am at home with my 3 children, 3 grandchildren, 2 dogs, 2 chickens, 15 rabbits (at present) and not to forget ...the goldfish.

Gilly

Forest School Practitioner

I started work as an SEND teacher and I... scratch that...As one of the children once told me "You're just Gilly who plays out with us and helps us to be safe." I'm sometimes a pirate, sometimes a Viking, sometimes the crazy story teller but I always aim to make it fun. I'm just Gilly and Forest School is my jam!

Kayleigh Wroe

School EWO

Hi I am Kayleigh and I am the Education Welfare Officer for Worsbrough Common Primary School. I am here to support the families of WCPS to ensure regular attendance at school for your children. I am here to help so please come and say hi! When I’m not working, I love to spend time camping and walking with my family and crazy dogs. I love to organise trips for my family and friends, trying new places to visit and exploring.

Lisa Gray

Senior Practitioner for Nurture and Wellbeing

Hi I’m Lisa I have worked at WCPS for almost 17 years now and class it as my second family . I have 3 grown up children , twin girls & a boy and a very special grandson aged 4 who keeps me very busy at the weekends . I love learning and new challenges and am incredibly passionate about raising awareness around mental health and wellbeing. My buzz saying is ‘keep smiling ‘

Miss Haslam

SENDCO Admin

Hello my name is Dale, or Miss Haslam, I am really passionate about ensuring all children have got the tools and support they needs to reach their full learning potential and are fully included in all elements of school life. Outside of school, I have three boys, and love spending time with family and friends!

Miss Rhubarb

School Dog

Hi I'm Rhubarb, the school dog! I live with Mrs Paddock and her family but my favourite thing to do is to come into school and spend time with the children. I greet families into school and enjoy spending my days with all the delightful children in school while they read to me or take me for walks.

Mrs Charlesworth

Play Therapist

I’m Mrs Charlesworth. I’m 99.9% smiley and 0.1% sleepy after chasing around three little girls before work!

Teddy

School Dog

Hi my name is Teddy. I am 3 years old and I love to visit WCPS with my Nanny Lisa. My favourite parts are reading with the children in breakfast club and playing out with them all at break times.

Mrs Ainley

Receptionist

Hello my name is Karen and I work on reception Monday Tuesday and Wednesday morning. I have now worked at WCPS for nearly a year . I love working on reception and meeting everyone , seeing all the smiling faces . When I'm not at school I like to spend time with family and friends especially my grandchildren and of course I enjoy going on holiday.

Mrs Billingham

Admin Officer

My name is Ms Billingham. I work in the school office dealing with parent queries, booking trips, and lots more. I have my own little family and they are growing up way too fast. I enjoy going to the gym and trying to myself as healthy as I can. I've been working at school now for 9 years and really enjoy my job and seeing all the little faces that cheer me up everyday.

Mrs Guy

Receptionist