Claire Martin-O’Donoghue

Headteacher

The school can’t seem to get rid of me! I joined the school as a newly qualified teacher and I’m still here. I think that says a lot about the whole school community. Apart from school obviously, my favourite place in the world is Killarney in Ireland. I think I am very lucky and feel privileged to have the best job in the world.

Debbie Jones

Deputy Headteacher

Lucky for me I started my teaching career at Polegate school as an NQT and ten years later I am still here and love every day. When I am not at school I am with my ever growing family which includes 4 daughters, 3 grandchildren and a very stressed, bald husband! As if life wasn’t busy enough we decided to add two mischievous puppy pugs called Betty and Ralph, who never fail to make me smile, just like the children every day at Polegate school. 

Leanne Dedman

Year 4 Teacher

I decided that I wanted to be a teacher after my first day of Primary School, I realised this ambition when I started my first teaching post in 2009. In my spare time I love to spend time with family and friends. I also enjoy watching films (especially at the cinema) and reading.

Sally Barnard

Teacher

I love teaching and all the challenges it presents on a daily basis, there is nothing better than being part of the excitement and buzz of an active classroom. I am proud to be a teacher and leader of learning at Polegate and enjoy working with all our fabulous children.

When I am not teaching I can be found having fun at the beach, Drusilla’s or swimming with my one year old daughter, Matilda.

Alma Scales

Teacher

I am very excited to be joining the teaching team here at Polegate School. I have been teaching for many years and feel very lucky as I still think it is the best job in the world. When not in school, I am at my happiest surrounded by friends and family. I have three young children who keep me very busy in the best of ways. I have always loved to travel, seeing new places and meeting new people. At the moment, our holidays tend to be camping trips rather than jet-setting around the world although we are planning a road trip to Bosnia this summer. Am hoping that I will finally get to read some of the books on my ever growing list of ‘must reads’ too.

Sharon Trent

Nursery Manager/Teacher

I feel very privileged to have worked in early years for over twelve years. I love having a boogie, exploring outside, duvet days with my scrummy family and celebrating the small things. I also like getting creative in the kitchen albeit with playdough!

Katy Watts

Nursery Assistant

I like pirate walks on the beach, fairy hunting in the woods and sitting indoors listening to the rain and reading a good book. I also enjoy family gatherings.

Julie Naylor

Nursery Assistant

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Ruby Prior

Nursery Assistant

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Belinda Diprose

Nursery Assistant

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Amy Kincade

Teaching Assistant

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