
MEET THE STAFF
Together, we work hard to make our school a wonderful place for learning and growth. Meet the passionate individuals who make it all happen!
Our teachers, teaching assistants and non-teaching staff are the backbone of Long Lane. Each one is dedicated to providing the best academic and wellbeing support for each pupil, no matter their starting points, to take them to their full potential. Our team of highly qualified and professional staff have a wealth of experience (many with experience in other careers also) work extremely hard and are able to provide a level of care that is consistent to our values, vision and principles.
Amongst us are Scientists, Musicians, Mathematicians, Athletes, Project Managers, Behaviour Specialists, SENDCOs, Coaches, Social Workers and much more. We use our expertise to support each other to develop an incredibly flexible curriculum for our pupils that supports a continuous play philosophy, a therapeutic approach, coaching approaches and a focus on wellbeing to enhance performance.
Our Senior Leadership Team

Mrs T Allison
BEd (Hons), NA SENDCO, NPQH
​Headteacher, DSL,
Junior Team Leader

Miss K Penn
BA (Hons), QTS, NA SENDCO, NPQH
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​Deputy Headteacher, DDSL, SENDCo, Infant Team Leader

Mrs J Smith
AAT Accounting​
School Business Manager
Our Class Teachers

Miss K Penn
BA (Hons), QTS
​Foundation Teacher

Mrs S Cotter
BA (Hons), PGCE
​Year 3 Teacher

Mr T Hunt
BA (Hons), QTS
​Year 5 Teacher,
Sports Premium Lead

Mrs A Whitehall
BA (Hons), PGCE, MPQEYL
​ Foundation Teacher

Mrs A Pheby
BA (Hons), PGCE
​Year 3 Teacher,
Pupil Premium Lead

Miss N Gardiner
BA (Hons), PGCE
​​Year 6 Teacher

Mrs E Straker
BA (Hons), QTS
​Year 1 Teacher

Mrs C Mowbray
BSc (Hons), QTS,
CSciTeach
​Year 4 Teacher

Mrs M Hazell
BEd (Hons), MaST
​Year 6 Teacher

Mrs R Turner
BA (Hons), QTS PGCE
​Year 2 Teacher

Mrs V Savard
​​​Year 4 Teacher
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Our Support Staff

Mrs J Jennings
Secretary

Mrs K Lewis
Kitchen Assistant

Mr T Lynch
Caretaker

Mr L Bint
PE Coach

Mrs S Syrad
Lunchtime Supervisor

Harrisons Catering
Kitchen Supervisor

Mrs Y Hawkins
Midday Assistant

Mrs L Jones
Midday Assistant

Mrs J Barnes
Midday Assistant
Our Teaching Assistants

Mrs S Baber
Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Miss A Coleman
Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs S Clarke
​Teaching
Assistant

Mrs Bastida
Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs L Jordan
Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs M Joseph
​Teaching
Assistant

Miss R Batchelor
SEND admin assistant/IT

Miss L Jones
Teaching Assistant

Mrs S Syrad
Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Family Support Worker, ELSA, Lunchtime Supervisor
New TA
Teaching Assistant

Miss R Roberts
Teaching
Assistant

Mrs S Sergent
Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs M Churchill
Teaching
Assistant

Mrs K Nadtochii
​Teaching
Assistant
New HLTA
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
