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Our school staff

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

  • 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
        Deborah Howard

        Headteacher (Assessment and Curriculum Lead)

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        Deborah Howard
        Deborah Howard

        Headteacher (Assessment and Curriculum Lead)

        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
        Donna Wealleans

        Deputy Headteacher (Safeguarding / Pastoral strategic leadership and HR)

        Trained Mental Health First Aider

        National Educational Leader in Mental Health

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        Donna Wealleans
        Donna Wealleans

        Deputy Headteacher (Safeguarding / Pastoral strategic leadership and HR)

        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
        Helen Woolf

        Deputy Headteacher / Strategic SEND Lead

      • Vicky Morris
        Vicky Morris

        Assistant Headteacher (EYFS & KS1)

      • Jen Beech
        Jen Beech

        Assistant Headteacher / SENDCO

        Trained Mental Health First Aider

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        Jen Beech
        Jen Beech

        Assistant Headteacher / SENDCO

        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
        Ellie Linton

        Communications & Marketing Manager

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        Ellie Linton
        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
        Craig Taylor

        School Business Manager

    • Extended Leadership Team

      • Kathryn Whalley Ben Halima
        Kathryn Whalley Ben Halima

        Nursery Lead and Rights Respecting Lead

      • Wendy Gibson
        Wendy Gibson

        Behaviour Lead

      • Natalie Turton
        Natalie Turton

        Lead Teacher of Owlets

      • Kelly Nash
        Kelly Nash

        Deputy Lead Teacher of Owlets

      • Sam Dawson
        Sam Dawson

        Wraparound Manager

      • Adam Hough
        Adam Hough

        Deputy Wraparound Manager

    Teaching staff

    • Owlets

      • Natalie Turton
        Natalie Turton

        Lead Teacher of Owlets

      • Gemma Cleary
        Gemma Cleary

        Teacher

      • Kelly Nash
        Kelly Nash

        Deputy Lead for Owlets

      • Kass Simpson
        Kass Simpson

        Teaching Assistant

      • Layla Honeyghan
        Layla Honeyghan

        Teaching Assistant

      • Rajnie Kaur
        Rajnie Kaur

        Teaching Assistant

      • Joanne Sutcliffe
        Joanne Sutcliffe

        Teaching Assistant

    • Nursery

      • Kathryn Whalley Ben Halima
        Kathryn Whalley Ben Halima

        Nursery Lead

      • Khadijah Iqbal
        Khadijah Iqbal

        Teacher

      • Jen Dyson
        Jen Dyson

        Teacher

      • Rose Fagi-Hassan
        Rose Fagi-Hassan

        Teaching Assistant

         

      • Satnam Singh
        Satnam Singh

        SEND TA

    • Reception

      • Sophie Marshall
        Sophie Marshall

        Teacher

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        Sophie Marshall
        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!
      • Sarah McGillivray
        Sarah McGillivray

        Teacher

      • Leanne Eldridge
        Leanne Eldridge

        Teacher

      • Abby Jerram
        Abby Jerram

        Teacher

      • Sonia Naveed
        Sonia Naveed

        Teaching Assistant

      • Tory Airey
        Tory Airey

        Teaching Assistant

      • Karam Kaur
        Karam Kaur

        Teaching Assistant

    • Year 1

      • Chelsey Daley
        Chelsey Daley

        Teacher

      • Cath Newton
        Cath Newton

        Teacher

      • Alice Hird
        Alice Hird

        Teacher

      • Vicky Morris
        Vicky Morris

        Teacher and Assistant Head

      • Ashleigh Beckett
        Ashleigh Beckett

        Teacher

      • Louise Trundle
        Louise Trundle

        Teaching Assistant

      • Rosy MacKinnon
        Rosy MacKinnon

        SEND Teaching Assistant

    • Year 2

      • Sarah Greenway
        Sarah Greenway

        Teacher

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        Sarah Greenway
        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
        Michelle Harley

        Teacher

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        Michelle Harley
        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.

      • Laura Williams
        Laura Williams

        Teacher

      • Molly Jones
        Molly Jones

        Teacher

      • Sunny Ghandi
        Sunny Ghandi

        Teaching Assistant

    • Year 3

      • Natalie Gomez
        Natalie Gomez

        Teacher

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        Natalie Gomez
        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.

      • Helen Kershaw
        Helen Kershaw

        Teacher

      • Nic Leaver
        Nic Leaver

        Teacher

      • Hayley Craven
        Hayley Craven

        Teacher

      • Samina Rizvi
        Samina Rizvi

        Teaching Assistant

      • Tasneem Rabbani
        Tasneem Rabbani

        Teaching Assistant (SEND)

    • Year 4

      • Helen Savage
        Helen Savage

        Teacher

      • Paul Salisbury
        Paul Salisbury

        Teacher

      • Andy Wheeldon
        Andy Wheeldon

        Teacher

      • Christian Burton
        Christian Burton

        Teacher

      • Nishiba Soni
        Nishiba Soni

        Teaching Assistant (SEND)

      • Ingrid Rosson
        Ingrid Rosson

        Teaching Assistant (SEND)

      • Shirley Jones
        Shirley Jones

        Teaching Assistant (SEND)

    • Year 5

      • Luke McDonagh
        Luke McDonagh

        Teacher

      • Bilal Moughal
        Bilal Moughal

        Teacher

      • Jen Beech
        Jen Beech

        Teacher and Assistant Head

      • Emma Calderbank
        Emma Calderbank

        Teacher

      • Yasmin Atif
        Yasmin Atif

        Teaching Assistant

      • Ozma Ahmed
        Ozma Ahmed

        Teaching Assistant (SEND)

      • Siama Rashid (Ninny)
        Siama Rashid (Ninny)

        Teaching Assistant (SEND)

    • Year 6

      • Wendy Gibson
        Wendy Gibson

        Teacher

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        Wendy Gibson
        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

      • Alex McCaldon
        Alex McCaldon

        Teacher

      • Claire Cawley
        Claire Cawley

        Teacher

      • Jo Hallam
        Jo Hallam

        Teaching Assistant (SEND)

      • Jacquie Hartley
        Jacquie Hartley

        Teaching Assistant (SEND)

    • Additional Teaching Staff

      • Ben Caldwell
        Ben Caldwell

        ICT/Spanish PPA Cover

      • Hayley Howells
        Hayley Howells

        Art Lead (PPA Cover)

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        Hayley Howells
        Hayley Howells

        Art Lead (PPA Cover)

         

         

      • Daniel Larkin
        Daniel Larkin

        PE Coach (PPA Cover)

      • Shafeeah Noor
        Shafeeah Noor

        Cover Supervisor

    Inclusion Staff

    • Inclusion Staff

      • Helen Woolf
        Helen Woolf

        Deputy Headteacher / Strategic SEND Lead

      • Jen Beech
        Jen Beech

        Assistant Head / SENCo

      • Sam Barrett
        Sam Barrett

        Operational Inlclusion Lead

      • Amanda Clifton
        Amanda Clifton

        Pastoral Support Manager & Health Lead

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        Amanda Clifton
        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
        Amy Nelson

        Inclusion Officer

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        Amy Nelson
        Amy Nelson

        Inclusion Officer

        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

      • James Folkman
        James Folkman

        School Cook

      • Jennifer Braithwaite
        Jennifer Braithwaite

        Assistant Cook

      • Sonia Bukhari
        Sonia Bukhari

        Kitchen Assistant

      • Wassilia Daoui
        Wassilia Daoui

        Kitchen Assistant

      • Michaela Heaney
        Michaela Heaney

        Kitchen Assistant

      • Ahmed Moussaid
        Ahmed Moussaid

        Kitchen Assistant

      • Karampal Kaur
        Karampal Kaur

        Strategic Lunchtime Organiser

      • Baljinder Brennan
        Baljinder Brennan

        Senior Lunchtime Organiser

      • Chelly Singh
        Chelly Singh

        Senior Lunchtime Organiser

      • Abida Batool
        Abida Batool

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Chorok Zinabi
        Chorok Zinabi

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Hajar Sriadi
        Hajar Sriadi

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Ilham Radi
        Ilham Radi

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Neeru Kapur
        Neeru Kapur

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Shabana Khan
        Shabana Khan

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Florence Winstanley
        Florence Winstanley

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Safina Ali
        Safina Ali

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Hannah McKessey
        Hannah McKessey

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Ebtihal Munaf
        Ebtihal Munaf

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Gazala Mann
        Gazala Mann

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Betty Macdonald-Taylor
        Betty Macdonald-Taylor

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Tracey Dell
        Tracey Dell

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Bola Mogaji
        Bola Mogaji

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Ghadir Fahs
        Ghadir Fahs

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Liudmyla Hryshyna
        Liudmyla Hryshyna

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Rajnie Kaur
        Rajnie Kaur

        Lunchtime Organiser

      • Farida Khanom
        Farida Khanom

        Lunchtime Organiser

    Learning Support Staff

    • Learning Support Staff

      • Helen Woolf
        Helen Woolf

        Deputy Headteacher / Strategic SEND Lead

      • Sam Barrett
        Sam Barrett

        Operational Inclusion Lead

      • Amanda Clifton
        Amanda Clifton

        Pastoral & Support Manager and Health Lead

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        Amanda Clifton
        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
        Laura Taylor

        Wave 3 Intervention TA

      • Teresa Regan
        Teresa Regan

        Link Educational Psychologist

      • Helen Adkins
        Helen Adkins

        Link Speech and Language Therapist

      • Cat Haynes
        Cat Haynes

        Place2Be

      • Suzy Strange
        Suzy Strange

        Play Therapist

      • Rebecca Roberts
        Rebecca Roberts

        Play Therapist

      • Jen Beech
        Jen Beech

        Assistant Headteacher / SENDCO

        Trained Mental Health First Aider

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        Jen Beech
        Jen Beech

        Assistant Headteacher / SENDCO

        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.

    Office Team

    • Office Team

      • Craig Taylor
        Craig Taylor

        School Business Manager

      • Ellie Linton
        Ellie Linton

        Communications & Marketing Manager

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        Ellie Linton
        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
        Helen Allsop

        Admissions Officer

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        Helen Allsop
        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
        Chloe Ball

        Finance Officer

      • Christina Lydon
        Christina Lydon

        Communications & Marketing Manager

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        Christina Lydon
        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
        Amy Nelson

        Attendance Officer

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        Amy Nelson
        Amy Nelson

        Attendance Officer

        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!
      • Yusra Anwar
        Yusra Anwar

        Finance Assistant

      • Julie Larkin
        Julie Larkin

        Business Support Officer

      • Selina Singh
        Selina Singh

        School Administrator

    Caretakers & Cleaners

      • Ryan Taylor
        Ryan Taylor

        Caretaker

      • Georgina Nash
        Georgina Nash

        Cleaner

      • Mohamed Muhyidin Jaylani
        Mohamed Muhyidin Jaylani

        Cleaner

      • Mohamed Mouji
        Mohamed Mouji

        Cleaner

      • Bola Mogaji
        Bola Mogaji

    Wraparound Care

    • Owl Club Managers

      • Samantha Dawson
        Samantha Dawson

        Manager

        Child Protection Officer

      • Adam Hough
        Adam Hough

        Deputy Manager

        Child Protection Officer

        SEND

      • Razia Dastageer
        Razia Dastageer

        Deputy Manager

        Little Owls/EYFS

        Child Protection Officer

      • Daniel Larkin
        Daniel Larkin

        Sports Coach

    • Playworkers

      • Tayyaba Safdar
        Tayyaba Safdar

        EYFS Lead Little Owls

        SEND Support

      • Ariti Tarai
        Ariti Tarai

        Playworker

      • Betty McDonald Taylor
        Betty McDonald Taylor

        Playworker

      • Chelly Singh
        Chelly Singh

        Playworker

      • Fatiha El' Bekri
        Fatiha El' Bekri

        Playworker

      • Chelsea Price
        Chelsea Price

        Playworker

      • Rajnie Kaur
        Rajnie Kaur

        Playworker

      • Horace Jonas
        Horace Jonas

        Playworker

      • Bella (Jenna) Dawson
        Bella (Jenna) Dawson

        Playworker

      • Susan Wood
        Susan Wood

        Playworker

      • Sophie Dymond
        Sophie Dymond

        Playworker

      • Sadia Ahmed
        Sadia Ahmed

        Playworker

      • Tasneem Rabbani
        Tasneem Rabbani

        Playworker

      • Uzma Parveen
        Uzma Parveen

        Playworker

      • Ellie Salter
        Ellie Salter

        Playworker

      • Tracy Rogers
        Tracy Rogers

        Playworker

      • Neeru Kapur
        Neeru Kapur

        Playworker

      • Safina Ali
        Safina Ali

        Playworker

      • Lyudmila Hryshyna
        Lyudmila Hryshyna

        Playworker

“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.”

Isla, Year 6

“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.”

Isla, Year 6

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.

Please visit our policies page to read our Safeguarding and Child Protection 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.

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