Primary Staff
Alice Smith School
Alice Smith School

Primary Staff

Primary Leadership Team 
Sian MAYHead of SchoolBA (Hons) Religion & Theology (University of Manchester); PGCE Secondary Religious Studies (University of Chester); FCCT (Fellowship of the Chartered College of Teaching)
Alan McCARTHYPrimary PrincipalMA Educational Leadership (University of Buckingham); National Professional Qualification for Headship (NQPH with National College); PGCE (Moray House, University of Edinburgh); BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (University College Cork (UCC), Ireland) 
David GERBERDirector of Learning - Whole SchoolM.Ed Focus on Educational Leadership & Literacy (University of Wisconsin USA), B.A in Elementary Curriculum & Instruction (Sociology University of Montana USA), Education and Sociology (University of Wisconsin Stevens Point USA)
Helen JONESVice Principal - Head of JuniorsBA (Hons) English Literature and English Language; 2:1(Supplementary subject: Bibliography and Palaeography) (University of Birmingham); PGCE Primary (St Mary’s)
Sarah SHINEVice Principal - Learning & InnovationBEd (Hons) The University of the West of England; MEd Exeter University; FCCT (Fellowship of the Chartered College of Teaching) 

Assistant Principals

Lauren EBSWORTHAssistant Principal - ProjectBA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (The Nottingham Trent University)
Nicole FERGUSONAssistant Principal - Our StudentsMA in ICT & Education (Leeds University); BA (Hons) History (University of London); QTS (Brunel University); NPQSL

Year 3

Shaun RUSHTONYear Leader: Year 3NPQML (University College London); Master of Arts in Education (St Mary's University); BA (Hons) in History (University of Newcastle upon Tyne); QTS
Megan KEEPERYear 3 Class TeacherB.A in Marine and Natural History Photography (Falmouth University), PGCE QTS Primary Education (University of Gloucestershire)
Claire McCarthyYear 3 Class TeacherMA (Hons) Geography & Education Studies (University of Cambridge, UK); PGCE in Primary Education (University of Cambridge, UK)
Kezia CAPULONGYear 3 Class TeacherM.Ed with a specialisation in Curriculum & Pedogogical Leadership (University of Southern Queensland), BA in English Literature (University of Manitoba), B.Ed Cohort: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (University of British Columbia)
Anita REBELLO-HEERYear 3 Class TeacherMA Special Needs and Inclusive Education (University of Nottingham); PGCE Primary (Canterbury Christ Church University); BA (Hons) Business Management (University of East London)

Year 4

Alicia WHITEYear Leader:
Year 4
AS Level (Esher College Surrey), MA in Primary Education - Distinction QTS (Winchester University)
Sarah STEENSubject Coach: Design Technology / Year 4 Class TeacherBA (Hons) Archaeology of Ancient Civilisation (University of Liverpool); PGCE (Leeds Beckett University)
Jessica MARTINSubject Coach: Geography / Year 4 Class TeacherBA (Hons) Business Studies (Staffordshire University); QTS (University of Gloucestershire)
Vitra SAMPATHYear 4 Class TeacherM.Ed (Queen's University Canada), B.Sc in Psychology (Hons) (York University Canada), B.Ed in Primary/ Junior Division (Queen's University Canada)
Sarah BENNETSubject Coach: PSHE / Year 4 Class Teacher BA (Hons) in Humanities (Glamorgan University), PGCE (Trinity College Carmarthen) 

Year 5

Harriet CARUSYear Leader: Year 5BA in International Education (Bath Spa University); PGCE inc QTS certification (Bath Spa University)
Denis MOLONEYYear 5 Class TeacherB.Ed (Hons) (University of Limerick), Higher Dip in Education (Department of Education and Skills Primary Teachers)
Jack MARTINSubject Coach: English Juniors / Year 5 Class TeacherBA (Hons) in Sociology (Staffordshire University); QTS (Mid-Essex ITT GTP Scheme)
Joshua SMITHYear 5 Class TeacherBA (Hons) in Education Studies (Bath Spa University); PGCE in Primary & Early Years (5-11) (Bath Spa University)
Kaashiv SAMPATHYear 5 Class TeacherMA in Legal Studies (Carleton University Canada), B.A in Criminology (York University Canada), PGCEi International Education (University of Nottingham)

Year 6

Araba ANNOBILYear Leader: Year 6BA (Hons) English & Irish Studies (University of Liverpool); PGCE (Homerton College, University of Cambridge)
Heidi KIRKLANDSubject Coach: Maths Juniors / Year 6 Class TeacherBSc in Psychology (University of Leeds); PGCE with QTS (University of Derby); MA in Education (University of Derby); Doctorate in Education PhD (University of Leicester); Chartered Teacher Status, CTeach (Chartered College of Teaching)
Joel AUERYear 6 Class TeacherB.Sc in Elementary Education (Barclay College, USA)
Oliver KYLEYear 6 Class TeacherB.A in Sociology (University of the West of England), PGCE (Roehampton University)
Liam CONWAYYear 6 Class TeacherBA Joint Honours English & History (Newman University College); Post Graduate Diploma in Education (University of Birmingham)

Department

Physical Education  
Ben ATKINSONHead of PE (Curriculum)BSc in Geography (Hons) (Durham); PGCE  with QTS (London)

Chris BOTHA

PE TeacherPGCE & BA in Sport Science (University Stellenbosch)
Danny HODNETTPE TeacherBSc (Hons) in Sports Science (The University of Worcester); PGCE Secondary Education in Physical Education (University of Southampton)
Jennifer CAMPOSPE TeacherMA in Sports & Physical Activity for People with Disabilities (Universidad de Camilo Jose Cela, Spain), MA in Intercultural Education (Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia, Spain), BA in Physical Education (Universidad de Extremadura, Spain), BA in Early Childhood Education (Universidad del Atlantico Medio, Spain)
Swimming
Chong Teng (CT) YANGLead Swim Coach

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance (The Australian National University); Victoria Certificate of Education (Taylors College, Melbourne)

Hilmi Mohd IsaSwim CoachHigher National Diploma in Electronics and Electrical Engineering (HnD); Former state swimmer for Negeri Sembilan for 10 years; ASUM coaching level 1; ASUM swimming instructor; Teaching Swimming and Water Safety - TSW (AUSTSWIM); SURGE Strength Dryland Certified - SSDC (SURGE Strength Academy); National Pool Lifeguard Qualification - NPLQ (The Royal Life Saving Society of UK); Bronze Medallion - (The Life Saving Society of Malaysia)
Heldy Othman OwSwim CoachBTC SG/UK (Basic Teacher Certificate); Bronze Medallion (Life-saving Malaysia); ILS (International Lifesaving ); STA LVL 2 SG/UK (Swimming Teacher Certificate); Bronze Medallion Trainer (Life-Saving Malaysia Society); AUSTSWIM; CPR + AED Provider (National Resuscitation Council Singapore); AUSTSWIM Assessor 
Shareen PngSwim CoachSPKK Sport Science Level 1 & 2; ASA Level 1 Award in Coaching Synchronised Swimming(QCF); Degree in Computer Science majoring in Multimedia (University Putra Malaysia)
Music 
Tomos NICHOLLSHead of MusicMA (Hons) Music (University of Oxford); PGCE International (University of Nottingham)
Charlotte LENGMusic TeacherBachelor of Music (Hons) (Goldsmiths College, University of London); PGCE International (Keele University)
Denise TANMusic Teacher Bachelor of Music Degree; Performing Arts (Music - University Malaya, Malaysia); Post-Graduate Certificate Education (International) (University of Nottingham)
Drama 
Mohamad Abou ALIHead of DramaBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Ryerson University, Toronto); Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching (Moreland University)
Art 
Deborah BAUMANHead of Art MA of Science in Education (Cairn University - Langhorne), PA, B.Sc K-12 Art Education (Taylor University Upland, IN)
Languages 
Joanna ASSE DROUETHead of Languages / FrenchMA in Eng, Master in Teaching French as a foreign language; PGCE
Bibi WALKERFrenchBA (Hons) French & European Studies (Queen Mary University); PGCE in Primary Education (Goldsmith University of London)
Roslinda bt OTHMANBahasa MalaysiaDip. Professional in Early Childhood Ed. KS1-2 (University Malaya); Certificate of Islamic Study Ussuluddin and Al-Quran
Wan RASIDAHBahasa MalaysiaBA (Hons) (UKM); Dip in Ed.
Stella SONGMandarinBA in Chinese Literature (Dongbei University of Finance and Economics); Teaching Qualification: Secondary and Primary Chinese Teacher (Chinese Ministry of Education); PGCEi (Nottingham University)
Carlyn MOKMandarin / Bahasa Malaysia MEd (Deakin University); BEd (Deakin University, Burwood); Diploma of Teaching (Primary) (Victoria College)
Brenda CHONGMandarin / Bahasa Malaysia Master of Teaching & Learning (Taylor's University); Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) (The University of Manitoba); Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Nanyang Technology University); Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers (University of Cambridge)
Education Technology
Dedrick KLINEHead of Education Technology & Digital WellbeingMA of International Education and Bilingualism (University of Camila Jose Cela), PGCE (University of Sunderland)
Computing
Claire EASTERHead of ComputingBachelor of Science (Aston University); Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Staffordshire University); QTS
Library
Alison LYFORDTeacher LibrarianBA (Hons) Education & English Studies (University of Leeds) with QTS
Learning Support & Multilingual Learner
Jessica GBADAGO Head of Learning SupportB.A (Hons) Popular & World Music (University of Leeds), PGCE Year Years, KS1 & SEN Specialism (University of East Anglia), Postgraduate Diploma - Speciali Educational Needs & Disability (Middlesex University)
Katherine CLARKCharity & Community Coordinator / Year 6 Challenge Coordinator / LS TeacherPostgraduate Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) - Edge Hill University; National Professional Qualification for Headship (NQPH) - National College for School Leadership; Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary French specialism) - University of Hull; LLB (Hons) Law and Politics - University of Hull
Eoghan FINNLS TeacherB.Sc in Psychiatric Nursing (University College Dublin, Ireland), PGCE (University of Cumbria, UK)
Claire ELLIOTLS TeacherBSc (Hons) Natural Environmental Science (University of Sheffield, QTS (Sheffield Hallam University); PGCE (Maths Specialist Teacher, University of Derby); PGCE (SEND, University of Middlesex)
Yvette HUTTONLS TeacherBA (Hons) History and Primary Education with QTS (Trinity and All Saints College University of Leeds)
Maria TOWNSENDMultilingual TeacherLaw LLB (Hons) (The University of Sheffield, UK); Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (The Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, UK); PGCEi (The University of Nottingham, UK); CELTA (British Council, Malaysia); TEFL (i-to-i, Brazil)
Sue-Ann TANMultilingual TeacherBA (Hons) in Communication - Advertising with distinction (Charles Sturt University, Australia); PGCE (University of Sunderland, UK)
Nurul AFIQAHMultilingual TeacherBachelor in Education (Teaching English as a Second Language); Universiti Malaya
Nur IZWANI Multilingual TeacherBEd (Hons) Teaching English as a Second Language (First Class) (Canterbury Christ Church University, UK); Teaching Certificate (International Languages Teacher Training Institute, KL); The EAL Academy’s English as an Additional Language (EAL) Certificate (First Class) (University of Greenwich, UK); Apple Teacher (Apple)
 
Rebecca MORLEYPrimary Curriculum DesignerBA (Hons) Education Studies (Psychology) with QTS (University of Durham)