Come and meet the staff at our school!
Headteacher - Mrs S Bell
I am Susan Bell, the Interim Headteacher at Townville Infants. I have been a teacher for almost 40 years now, and have worked in 9 different Primary schools over the years in various counties, as well as in Spain. I have been a Headteacher for 12 years and a Deputy for 5 before that.
I love teaching and watching children grow and make progress. I am a mother of 3 children, married and waiting for a grandchild imminently.
Personally, I enjoy reading, going away in my caravan, travelling and cooking.
Deputy Headteacher/ Blue Class Teacher - Mrs R Carrigan
I have been a primary teacher for 20 years. Prior to joining Townville Infants, I worked as a lead Improvement partner for Early Years and was a deputy head teacher for 2 years before that. I am passionate about Teaching and learning, ensuring every child has the best education possible and that all make excellent progress no matter what their background or starting points.
I am a mother of 2 children, aged 12 and 9 and outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the gym and shopping!
Business Manager - Mrs L Beverley
I have worked at Townville Infant School since January 2016. Prior to this I was a Business Manager at a large Special Needs school in Barnsley and had also worked for Barnsley Council for 15 years supporting schools with their finance.
I am a mother of two girls aged 10 and 3. I enjoy spending time with my family and running.
Senior Office Administrator - Mrs C Clarkson
I have worked at Townville Infant School since January 1992 as a special needs assistant. I currently work in the office. I am married with a grown up daughter and son. I enjoy reading, cooking and travelling.
Attendance Officer/Office Administrator - Ms M Hollis
I have worked at Townville Infants for 16 years. I have had many roles within school, including teaching assistant and learning mentor. I work closely with pupils and their families to support good attendance.
I have 2 grown up children and enjoy dining out, holidays and walking my dogs.
Teachers
Mrs R Senior - Nursery
I have worked at Townville Infants since 2010. I worked in upper foundation stage up until September 2017 where I began teaching in Nursery. I am thoroughly enjoying this new challenge and I am excited to see how we can continually improve the Nursery setting. I have two young children and in my spare time I enjoy family days out and spending time with friends
Miss S Johnson - Orange Class
Hello my name is Miss Johnson and I am currently in my 5th Year of teaching in Reception. I started off teaching in a school in Wakefield before moving to Townville in April 2016. I also have a son who is currently in Year 2 at Townville infants. In my spare time I like to spend time with family and I also enjoy reading and running.
Miss K Ball - Green Class
My name is Miss Ball, and I have been teaching for eight years. I have worked in Manchester and in other schools in the local area, teaching a wide range of year groups from reception to year 6. I started working at Townville Infants in September 2017. In my spare time I like reading, running and drawing.
Mrs J Carr - Purple Class
I have been teaching for 10 ten years; 9 of which have been at Townville Infants. I have worked in the nursery and am currently enjoying teaching in year 2.
I am a mother of 2 children and in my spare time I enjoy running.
Miss K Holland - Red Class
Miss C Cranton - Yellow Class
I have been a teacher at Townville Infants for the past sixteen years. I have taught in every year group, currently I teach Year One. I am also part of the Safeguarding Team and subject coordinater for Physical Education and Science. In my free time I enjoy travelling, live music and I support Castleford Tigers.
HLTA's
Mrs L Clarke
I have been an HLTA at Townville since 2009 and I work across all key stages. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going out for meals and walking.
Ms T Godber
Senior Teaching Assistant
Mrs E Harris
I have worked at Townville Infants for 9 years (3 years as senior TA). I started working as an SEN teaching assistant and have been a Teaching Assistant for 8 Years. In my spare time, I enjoy playing sports and support Castleford Tigers.
Teaching Assistants
Mrs M Cawood
Mrs F Kober
Mrs C Sharp
I have worked at Townville Infants for 4 years (2 years in nursery, 1 year in Reception and 1 year in year 1). I am a mum of 5 boys and at the weekend watch them play rugby and in my spare time I like to read.
Mrs S Coulson
I have worked at Townville Infants since 1998, and I have worked with children with additional needs for 7 years. I am now a teaching assistant (intervention support) in addition to this, I am a Senior Lunchtime Supervisor.
I am a mum of two grown up children and a grandma. My hobbies are looking after my horse and spending time with my family and my rescued cat Nellie.
Mrs S Schofield
I have worked in childcare for 10 years and currently support a pupil 1:1. My hobbies are spending time with my family, the gym and socialising.
Mrs S Bradley
Mrs J Davies
I have worked at Townville Infants' School as a Teaching Assistant since October 2000. I am currently working with all the Year 2 children in Literacy, Numeracy and supporting reading. I am also a Relief Dining Room Supervisor when needed. My hobbies are skiing, walking, knitting and spending time with my family and friends.
Mrs J Hand
I have been a Teaching Assistant at Townville Infants since 2002. I have 2 grown up children. I enjoy travelling, walking and cycling with family and friends.
Mrs K Stone
I have worked at Townville Infants for four years supporting pupils with SEN. I am a mum of one boy. My hobbies are looking after my home and my rescue cat Lucky.
Nursery Nurses
Mrs B Turner
Mrs T Milner
Mrs T Banks
Hygiene Assistant
Mrs L Lynch
Caretaker
Mr B Taylor