Meet the School Staff

Our school staff

We have a brilliant team of highly qualified staff. Please click on the tabs below to meet the teams.

Click here to see our staffing structure and contact sheet

Senior Leadership Team
Teaching staff
Inclusion Staff
Kitchen Staff & Lunchtime Organisers
Learning Support Staff
Office Team
Caretakers & Cleaners
Wraparound Care

Senior Leadership Team

Senior Leadership Team
- Deborah Howard
  
  Headteacher
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  Deborah Howard
  
  Headteacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love that we are a Rights Respecting School and I love the way we consistently keep a broad, varied curriculum at all times. Our children and staff are just amazing!
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  Going on lots of days out with my little girl and having meals out with my friends.
- Donna Wealleans
  
  Deputy Headteacher (Safeguarding & Curriculum)
  
  Trained Mental Health First Aider
  
  National Educational Leader in Mental Health
  
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  Donna Wealleans
  
  Deputy Headteacher (Safeguarding & Curriculum)
  
  Trained Mental Health First Aider
  
  National Educational Leader in Mental Health
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  We have an incredible team at Oswald Road from committed teachers and teaching assistants, to nurturing members of the Learning support team, supportive Governors, passionate Parents/Carers and of course our gorgeous children.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  In my spare time I love to be outdoors with my family and my daschund puppy Maggie, especially at the Seaside.
- Helen Woolf
  
  Deputy Headteacher (SEND)
- Vicky Morris
  
  Assistant Headteacher (EYFS)
- Jen Beech
  
  Assistant Headteacher (Years 4-6)
  
  Trained Mental Health First Aider
  
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  Jen Beech
  
  Assistant Headteacher (Years 4-6)
  
  Trained Mental Health First Aider
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  The people – I love the feeling of family and community we have here. It’s a fabulous,diverse mix of individuals.
  
  What I like doing in my spare time…
  
  I love spending time with my friends and family outside of school. I am a keen gardener and baker and I love a bit of home decorating and upcycling.
- Ellie Linton
  
  Communications & Marketing Manager
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  Ellie Linton
  
  Communications & Marketing Manager
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  The people! The staff, the parents, the children… there’s such a lovely community feel to the whole school
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  Taking my little girl swimming, walking with my dog in the Peak District, visiting my family in Cornwall, reading (when I get the time!)
- Craig Taylor
  
  School Business Manager
Extended Leadership Team
- Kathryn Whalley Ben Halima
  
  Rights & Responsibilities Lead and Behaviour Lead
- Wendy Gibson
  
  Lunchtime Lead and Behaviour Lead
- Sarah Greenway
  
  Reading Lead and Parental Links Lead

Teaching staff

Nursery
- Kathryn Whalley Ben Halima
  
  Teacher
- Khadijah Iqbal
  
  Teacher
- Kelly Nash
  
  Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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  Kelly Nash
  
  Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  Building great relationships with our children and watching them flourish year on year.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I enjoy taking my dog Zeus on long walks.
  
  Spending precious time with my four children and visiting family in London.
- Rose Fagi-Hassan
  
  Teaching Assistant
- Gemma Cleary
  
  Teaching Assistant
Reception
- Vicky Morris
  
  EYFS Phase Lead
- Sophie Marshall
  
  Teacher
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  Sophie Marshall
  
  Teacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love the friendly atmosphere at Oswald road and how happy so many children at school are whenever I talk to them. There are so many opportunities to do so many different things from art to music to sports and it’s fabulous to see so many smiling faces each day.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends, taking my daughters to the park and relaxing with a great story!
- Becky Carter
  
  Teacher
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  Becky Carter
  
  Teacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  The hard-working, friendly team and how much the children look out for each other and are kind to one another
  
  Things I like to do in my spare time…
  
  Spending time with friends and family,
  
  Walking my labrador,
  
  Reading,
  
  Watching films
- Sonia Naveed
  
  Teaching Assistant
- Kass Simpson
  
  Teaching Assistant
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  Kass Simpson
  
  Teaching Assistant
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I enjoy being part of such a committed team who work very hard each day to keep our children happy, safe and supported in their learning journey here at Oswald Road. I am very proud of how resilient our children are and their ability to challenge themselves to be the best that they can be.
  
  I also love working collaboratively with our great and supportive parents.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I love spending time with my family, going on big walks, cycle rides, days out and movie nights. I also enjoy reading a genre of books.
- Shirley Jones
  
  Teaching Assistant
Year 1
- Hayley Howells
  
  Teacher
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  Hayley Howells
  
  Teacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road:
  
  I love that it’s such a vibrant and welcoming school with a great sense of community.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time:
  
  I love going to the theatre, reading, singing and spending time with my family.
- Jen Dyson
  
  Teacher
- Sarah McGillivray
  
  Teacher
- Helen Kershaw
  
  Teacher
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  Helen Kershaw
  
  Teacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  All the children and staff are so friendly and aspirational – I love it and cannot wait to be part of such a fab team.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I love spending time with my husband and daughters – we play lots of sports, we go on walks in the countryside, we enjoy eating ice cream and we love snuggling up with a good book.
- Leanne Eldridge
  
  Teacher
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  Leanne Eldridge
  
  Teacher
  
  What I enjoy about Oswald Road…
  
  The staff and how supportive and amazing everyone is. Our wonderful, creative and inspiring children always bring a smile to my face.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I enjoy running, cycling, reading and trips out with my family.
- Laura Clarke
  
  Teacher
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  Laura Clarke
  
  Teacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  Getting to teach children who have a love for learning and are curious and interested in the world around them.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  Spending time with my twin boys- they love animals so we spend lots of time at farms or feeding the ducks.
- Ozma Ahmed
  
  Teacher
- Cath Newton
  
  Teaching Assistant
- Steve Callaghan
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Ingrid Rosson
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Tracey Buckley
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Nishiba Soni
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Year 2
- Sarah Greenway
  
  Teacher
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  Sarah Greenway
  
  Teacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  It is such a welcoming, friendly and inclusive school. I love celebrating different events and special days with our children and seeing how excited they are to participate!
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I enjoy hiking and exploring with my family, gardening, playing the piano, dancing, reading and playing Kubb.
- Michelle Harley
  
  Teacher
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  Michelle Harley
  
  Teacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  The supportive, welcoming and happy environment that is created by all of the staff and children.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  Spending time with my friends and family, particularly watching and playing lots of different sports with my 3 boys.
- Richard Farrow
  
  Teacher
- Luke McDonagh
  
  Teacher
- Laura Taylor
  
  Teaching Assistant
- Ozma Ahmed
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Louise Trundle
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Ninny Rashid
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Year 3
- Natalie Gomez
  
  Teacher
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  Natalie Gomez
  
  Teacher
  
  What do you love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love how friendly and supportive the staff are and I love how creative, humorous and enthusiastic the children are. It’s a lovely place to work!
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I love spending time with family and friends, travelling, reading, going to the cinema, yoga, walks and watching live music.
- Farah Saleem
  
  Teacher
- Fiona Walker
  
  Teacher
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  Fiona Walker
  
  Teacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love how diverse our school is and how much we can learn from each other. What really stands out about Oswald Road is how kind, polite and respectful our children are. We have a wonderful team of teachers and support staff who go above and beyond for our children on a daily basis.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I love days out with my family.
  
  Reading stories with my little boy.
  
  Skiing
  
  Watching real life documentaries
  
  Reality TV especially singing and dancing shows.
  
  Baking cakes.
- Nang Aye
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
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  Nang Aye
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  A supportive place, where all are working hard together to be better.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I like cooking and sharing foods with my family and friends in my spare time
Year 4
- Hayley Craven
  
  Teacher
- Christian Burton
  
  Teacher
- Paul Salisbury
  
  Teacher
- Helen Savage
  
  Teacher
- Yasmin Atif
  
  Teaching Assistant
- Tasneem Rabbani
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Year 5
- Andy Wheeldon
  
  Teacher
- Claire Cawley
  
  Teacher
- Emma Calderbank
  
  Teacher
- Jacquie Hartley
  
  Teaching Assistant
- Cindy Skreritt
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Sarah Berry
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- James Peczek
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Joanna Hallam
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Ingrid Rosson
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Year 6
- Jen Beech
  
  Assistant Headteacher (Years 4-6)
  
  Trained Mental Health First Aider
  
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  Jen Beech
  
  Assistant Headteacher (Years 4-6)
  
  Trained Mental Health First Aider
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  The people – I love the feeling of family and community we have here. It’s a fabulous,diverse mix of individuals.
  
  What I like doing in my spare time…
  
  I love spending time with my friends and family outside of school. I am a keen gardener and baker and I love a bit of home decorating and upcycling.
- Wendy Gibson
  
  Teacher
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  Wendy Gibson
  
  Teacher
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love the inclusivity of this school and the way everyone is celebrated for their talents and skills.
  
  What I emjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  Walking my rescue dog,
  
  Reading, especially fantasy books,
  
  Watching American medical dramas
- Laura Williams
  
  Teacher
- Samina Rizvi
  
  Teaching Assistant
- Sunni Ghandi
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Kate Hough
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Sarah Berry
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Saiyma Sarfraz
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- James Peczek
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Saaliha Hussain
  
  Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Additional Teaching Staff
- Ben Caldwell
  
  ICT/Spanish PPA Cover
- Nicky Appleby
  
  Art Lead (PPA Cover)
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  Nicky Appleby
  
  Art Lead (PPA Cover)
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I like working with such inspiring colleagues and nurturing the creativity of our wonderful children
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  Art of course!
- Kieran Bentley
  
  Sports Coach (PPA Cover)
- Abigail Jerram
  
  Cover Supervisor
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  Abigail Jerram
  
  Cover Supervisor
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love working at Oswald Road and being part of a community that thrives due to the determined staff, caring children and diverse curriculum.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  Venturing outdoors for long walks with friends and family. Reading psychology books, delving into crime series and karaoke on the weekends.
- Shafeeah Noor
  
  Cover Supervisor

Inclusion Staff

Inclusion Staff
- Helen Woolf
  
  Deputy Headteacher (SEND)
- Sam Barrett
  
  Operational Inlclusion Lead
- Amanda Clifton
  
  Pastoral Support Manager & Health Lead
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  Amanda Clifton
  
  Pastoral Support Manager & Health Lead
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love the sense of community within the school with the staff, children and parents. I have had a number of jobs before Oswald Road but I feel I have finally settled here and found the right career for me.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy trying new places to eat out and try new cuisines.
- Amy Nelson
  
  Inclusion Administrator
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  Amy Nelson
  
  Inclusion Administrator
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love the relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It’s a great place to work!
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I enjoy spending time with my husband and two little girls. We love an early morning park visit followed by brunch out. It’s our favourite way to spend the weekend!

Kitchen Staff & Lunchtime Organisers

- Jacky Ball
  
  School Cook
- Jennifer Braithwaite
  
  Assistant Cook
- Sonia Bukhari
  
  Kitchen Assistant
- Bamidele Olanrewaju
  
  Kitchen Assistant
- Alex Waugh
  
  Kitchen Assistant
- Wassilia Daoui
  
  Kitchen Assistant
- Karampal Kaur
  
  Strategic Lunchtime Organiser
- Baljinder Brennan
  
  Senior Lunchtime Organiser
- Chelly Singh
  
  Senior Lunchtime Organiser
- Abida Batool
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Farzana Chunara
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Nasreen Hussain
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Neeru Kapur
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Shabana Khan
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Kumud Sharma
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Fayaaq Mohammed
- Florence Winstanley
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Safina Ali
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Hannah McKessey
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Satnam Singh
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Ebtihal Munaf
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Fatiha El Bekri
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Gazala Mann
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Betty Macdonald-Taylor
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Tracey Dell
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Bola Mogaji
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Nasra Ali
  
  Lunchtime Organiser
- Ghadir Fahs
  
  Lunchtime Organiser

Learning Support Staff

Learning Support Staff
- Helen Woolf
  
  Deputy Headteacher (SEND)
- Sam Barrett
  
  Operational Inclusion Lead
- Amanda Clifton
  
  Pastoral & Support Manager and Health Lead
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  Amanda Clifton
  
  Pastoral & Support Manager and Health Lead
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love the sense of community within the school with the staff, children and parents. I have had a number of jobs before Oswald Road but I feel I have finally settled here and found the right career for me.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy trying new places to eat out and try new cuisines.
- Laura Taylor
  
  Wave 3 Intervention TA
- Yasmin Atif
  
  Wave 3 Intervention TA
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  Yasmin Atif
  
  Wave 3 Intervention TA
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  The children and staff are all fantastic to work with. I love how each day is different.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I love spending time with my family, reading, watching K-dramas and eating out with my friends.
- Tracy Buckley
  
  Pastoral Support
- Teresa Regan
  
  Link Educational Psychologist
- Helen Adkins
  
  Link Speech and Language Therapist
- Sahara Deville
  
  Counsellor
- Cat Haynes
  
  Place2Be
- Suzy Strange
  
  Play Therapist
- Rebecca Roberts
  
  Play Therapist

Office Team

Office Team
- Craig Taylor
  
  School Business Manager
- Ellie Linton
  
  Communications & Marketing Manager
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  Ellie Linton
  
  Communications & Marketing Manager
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  The people! The staff, the parents, the children… there’s such a lovely community feel to the whole school.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  Taking my little girl swimming, walking with my dog in the Peak District, visiting my family in Cornwall, reading (when I get the time!)
- Helen Allsop
  
  Admissions Officer
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  Helen Allsop
  
  Admissions Officer
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  Seeing the children’s happy faces every day!
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I enjoy spending time with my 2 children and walking our dog Reggie
- Chloe Ball
  
  Finance Officer
- Christina Lydon
  
  Communications & Marketing Manager
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  Christina Lydon
  
  Communications & Marketing Manager
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  Oswald Road has such a friendly, caring vibe about it. It’s lovely to see such happy children every day and nothing is ever too much to ask of anyone.
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I love taking my family and cockapoo on long beach walks in Wales. I also love food – any food! Eating out is one of my fave things to do.
- Amy Nelson
  
  Attendance
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  Amy Nelson
  
  Attendance
  
  What I love about Oswald Road…
  
  I love the relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It’s a great place to work!
  
  What I enjoy doing in my spare time…
  
  I enjoy spending time with my husband and two little girls. We love an early morning park visit followed by brunch out. It’s our favourite way to spend the weekend!

Caretakers & Cleaners

- Phil Wood
  
  Caretaker
- Ryan Taylor
  
  Caretaker
- Edyta Plocha
  
  Day Cleaner
- Georgina Nash
  
  Cleaner
- Kumud Sharma
  
  Cleaner
- Mohamed Muhyidin Jaylani
  
  Cleaner
- Annie Green
  
  Cleaner
- Mohamed Mouji
  
  Cleaner
- Bola Mogaji

Wraparound Care

Owl Club Managers
- Samantha Dawson
  
  Manager
  
  Child Protection Officer
- Adam Hough
  
  Deputy Manager
  
  Child Protection Officer
  
  SEND
- Razia Dastageer
  
  Deputy Manager
  
  Little Owls/EYFS
  
  Child Protection Officer
Playworkers
- Tayyaba Safdar
  
  EYFS Lead Little Owls
  
  SEND Support
- Ariti Tarai
  
  Playworker
- Betty McDonald Taylor
  
  Playworker
- Charlene Pemberton
  
  Playworker
- Chelly Singh
  
  Playworker
- Fatiha El' Bekri
  
  Playworker
- Horas Jonas
  
  Playworker
- Bella (Jenna) Dawson
  
  Playworker
- Susan Wood
  
  Playworker
- Sophie Dymond
  
  Playworker
- Sadia Ahmed
  
  Playworker
- Najma Dodia
  
  Playworker
- Tasneem Rabbani
  
  Playworker
- Tracy Buckley
  
  Playworker
- Ellie Salter
  
  Playworker
- Tracy Rogers
  
  Playworker
- Neeru Kapur
  
  Playworker
- Safina Ali
  
  Playworker
- Lyudmila Hryshyna
  
  Playworker

Safeguarding

Oswald Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. We require all staff, volunteers and visitors to share the commitment. For more information and resources, view our safeguarding page by clicking here.

Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy

To contact our Safeguarding Team, please email d.wealleans@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk or a.clifton@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk

Our Safeguarding Page also features lots of useful resources on Online Safety, including information about the ‘Report Harmful Content’ button shown below.

Meet the School Staff

Our school staff

Senior Leadership Team

Senior Leadership Team

Extended Leadership Team

Teaching staff

Nursery

Reception

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Additional Teaching Staff

Inclusion Staff

Inclusion Staff

Kitchen Staff & Lunchtime Organisers

Learning Support Staff

Learning Support Staff

Office Team

Office Team

Caretakers & Cleaners

Wraparound Care

Owl Club Managers

Playworkers

“What makes me feel aspirational is when the teachers are kind to us. If we make a mistake they tell us it’s fine and that boosts my confidence and makes me feel like I can aspire to do more things.”

“What makes me feel aspirational is when the teachers are kind to us. If we make a mistake they tell us it’s fine and that boosts my confidence and makes me feel like I can aspire to do more things.”

Safeguarding