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I am originally from the Midlands and moved to Oxfordshire in 2016 to study Primary Teacher Education at Oxford Brookes. I graduated in 2019 with a First Class Honours Degree, and began my teaching career in a small village school. I thoroughly enjoyed my first year of teaching (despite it being somewhat distupted) and I am looking forward to my second one here!

I graduated from De Montfort University in 1999 with a BEd hons.

My first teaching post was with a Year 1 class at an Independent day school in Cambridgeshire. I then taught in a mainstream school in KS1 before moving to Oxfordshire in 2004.

 My next post was as a Foundation Stage class teacher in Bodicote. 

I then taught in a mixed Year 1-2 class at a school in Banbury, for a couple of years, before taking my maternity leave.

I returned to work on a part-time basis teaching a Year 5 class.

In 2012 I was offered the post here, at Bloxham Primary School as a Numbers Count Teacher. This was a great opportunity to extend my professional development.

The following year I extended my qualification to Numbers Count 2, which means that I am now able to teach the Numbers Count Maths intervention to both KS1 & KS2 children. 

Then in September 2016 I took on the role of Foundation Stage teacher, which I thoroughly enjoy!

It's a privilege to be a part of the children's learning journey. 

We have a very happy, supportive team of parents, teachers and children, here in the Big Bloxham House!

In my spare time I love being with my 3 sons, we do lots of exciting things together...including football and Lazer Quest!

I like outdoor fitness training, circuit training and the gym. I play Netball for a local team, which I really enjoy.

I'm a huge supporter of the charity 'Dogs for Good'. My black labrador belongs to the charity. She is a demonstration dog on the PAWs scheme. Helping families with children with autism.

I have lived in Bloxham for 30 years, with my husband Adrian; we have two sons Niall 29 and Lewis 23. They both attended Bloxham Primary School and received an excellent primary education under the direction of dedicated and caring staff.

I have always lived in this area and attended Christopher Rawlins Primary School followed by the Warriner School. On leaving the Warriner I attended Banbury College after which I took a post at J Bibby Agriculture, in the Payroll Department, where I worked as the Payroll Manager for 13 years until I left on maternity leave to have Niall.

I have been fortunate to work at Bloxham Primary School for 26 years this November, 16 of these as the school Bursar. I work with some tremendous colleagues, who are committed and supportive. I am also part of the schools leadership team and a member of the schools ECO team. It has been sad to see some colleagues and firm friends leave the school in recent times, but  I am looking forward to working closely with our new Headteacher Lisa Horton who I am sure will lead us on to new and exciting times

I am a real avid bird watcher and write the newsletter for my local club the Banbury Ornithological Society. It has been wonderful having the opportunity to work directly with the children on the RSPB school bird watch in the last four years – what could be better than introducing children to such a great hobby. 

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I completed my BA (Hons) with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) degree at Oxford Brookes University in 2001. I began teaching Year 4 at Bloxham C of E Primary School in 2001 as an NQT. I taught Year 4 and mixed Year 3/ 4 classes until I started my maternity leave in 2007.  Upon my return not long after this, in a part-time capacity- I have taught across the entire school. As I write this, 10 years on, I teach 3 days per week in Year 1, 2 and 3. Every now and then I am seen in school on additional days, teaching in different classes. This is great for my professional development – we never stop learning! I enjoy the challenge of teaching different classes and working alongside a range of staff.

For many years, I was PSHE Co-ordinator and I set up the original School Council. The past few years have seen me as Collective Worship Co-ordinator. This includes planning for Collective Worship assemblies in line with the school’s 6 values.

When I am not at school, I enjoy dancing- my recent favourite being zumba! My family are my world and I believe every day is precious and we should make the most of it. In my ‘spare’ time, I am Chair of Oxfordshire Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity) – supporting anyone who has suffered the tragic death of a baby- with only 3 of us on the committee running the charity, there is always a lot to do! 

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I am so thrilled to be joining Bloxham Primary School this year. It’s a real gem in the county and I want to do my utmost to preserve those qualities and see it continue to sparkle.  There are so many things at Bloxham that are important to me personally, such as being able to learn and play outside, to play and enjoy music and, of course, a nurturing and enriching environment where the children feel happy and safe in their learning.

I can’t wait to get started!

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I am local, having grown up in Adderbury. I have a BA (hons) Music degree and a PGCE in secondary education.

 Prior to moving back to this area in 2010, I taught music and music technology in a multicultural state school in Birmingham city centre for 10 years. I also took on the role of Assistant Head of Year where pastoral care became an important, and much loved, part of my career. 



As a mother, I am now even more passionate about education. I care deeply that all children should be able to access a full and varied curriculum.


In my free time I love being out of doors, especially fell walking in the Lake District and have at this point bagged 72 of the 214 Wainwrights.

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Hi,

After completing a 4yr BA QTS Degree, specialising in Physical Education and Early Years I became a Foundation Stage Teacher in Abingdon. In 2006, after 2 years there, I left to become part of the Bloxham Team!

I was employed as the Foundation Co-ordinator at Bloxham C of E Primary School and held that position until I had children of my own. I returned to work part time teaching in Years 1 and 2. I am now based in my favourite area teaching in the Foundation Unit again.

I have been responsible for a variety of subjects including PE, RE, Geography, Healthy School’s and helped run the School Council. At present I am joint Science Co-ordinator.

In my own time I love family adventures, camping, swimming, cycling etc. I play the saxophone and enjoy hitting the gym and watching movies.

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After completing my BA Hons degree in Sports, Coaching and Physical Education at Oxford Brookes University in 2011, I became a Teaching Assistant at a local primary school. It was during this experience that I developed a passion for primary school teaching and was encourage in pursuing it as a career.

In 2012, I started my PGCE in Primary Education at Oxford Brookes University and was lucky enough to experience a diverse range of teaching placements during this year.

 On completion of my PGCE I began my Bloxham Primary School journey as a year 2 teacher before moving down into the Foundation Stage. I love teaching Foundation as I have a real passion for outdoor learning and for children to develop their learning and interests through play. Another responsibility that I currently hold at Bloxham is being a partner coordinator of Science.

 Outside of school I enjoy watching football, going to music concerts, spending time in London seeing friends and going on long walks around the countryside.

Although I have lived in Banbury for almost 27 years, I was originally from the Isle of Man - home of the 'TT Races'.  A country girl at heart so moving to what appeared to me at the to be a sprawling metropolis was quite something!  I have grown to love Banbury Town and it's outlying villages very much and feel that I am now very 'settled' here.

Before teaching, I had a very succesful career on the Isle of Man in the Finance sector for many years. However after my partner and I were blessed with the birth of our son, I quickly realised that my career path was to change and my passion was to work with children. Initially, I became a child Minder which I loved.  It was at this point that providing a creative environment and activities became part of my ethos. I then trained as a Nursery Nurse and also ran many Summer Play Schemes at Banbury College Nursey, memories I will always cherish.  In 'The Year 2000' I began my career at Bloxham Primary School began. At first I was a Teaching Assistant and Dinner Lady. However, it soon became clear to me that my vocation was to teach children and that is when I embarked on the 5 year journey to achieve the work-based BA (PTE)Degree at Oxford Brookes. 

Now one of the longest serving teachers at Bloxham, I still have the same enthusiasm and passion for the role I play in the educating of young minds.  Every day provides me with a 'little nugget of gold' that is the motivation to continue loving teaching and more importantly to continue to aspire to be a better teacher 

In my spare time I enjoy long walks with my friends, taking part most years in a sponsored walk for charity. This year a marathon!  I also enjoy a variety of exercise activities, particularly kettlebells. Quality time with my family, the youngest member being my nephew born very recently, is always of great importance to me.