Our Staff (ID 1104)

• Mrs Hale
  Head Teacher and SENDCO
  Mrs Hale

  My name is Mrs Hale and I have been teaching for 20 years and spent most of my career teaching in Bristol before relocating to Wiltshire. I have numerous roles within the school including teaching, leading various subject areas, and leadership of DSL, SEND and Mental Well-being.

  My interest in teaching started as a young child when I would sit with my dad, who was also a primary school teacher, and watch him planning and marking books. He has always been and continues to be my inspiration and aspire to be the teacher that he is.

  Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my two wonderful children and our family dogs. I have a passion for horses and riding and enjoy being able to do this with my daughter. Connecting with animals is something that I value and believe has a significant impact on us all as a family.

• Miss Murphy
  Oak Class Teacher
  Miss Murphy

  I am Miss Murphy, I qualified as a teacher in 2017 and have been working here at Chilmark since April 2020. Over this time, I have taught children in reception up to year 4. I am currently teaching in Oak, a class of Reception and Year 1 children and leading EYFS, Phonics and Humanities. I am also the deputy DSL and I have completed an NPQ in Behaviour and Culture.

  
  My inspiration for teaching came from one of my own primary school teachers and from a young age, I wanted to be just like her. I have an undergraduate degree in History and it was at primary school that I began to develop this interest.

  
  In my free time, I enjoy getting out in the local countryside and the coast. I would love to have walked all of the South West Coast Path one day. I have a Jack Russell called Milo who often joins me on my walks. He is full of energy so we also practice agility sometimes

• Mrs Johnstone
  Sycamore Class Teacher
  Mrs Johnstone

  I have been a KS2 teacher for over 20 years. I became a teacher as a result of really enjoying my own experiences of school which included lots of sport and drama. I take pride in building children's self-esteem so they feel able to take risks in their learning. I strive to plan engaging activities and opportunities which lead to lasting memories. I am a bit of a story teller and enjoy sharing anecdotes to enliven lessons. I once had to do a dare – a cartwheel wearing a tutu- in response to challenging my whole class to achieve 10/10 in their spelling test.

  I grew up in Cornwall and love the outdoors. I have two spoilt Labradors who share walks, swims and the occasional cream tea with me. My two daughters have flown the nest – one is a veterinary nurse and the other is studying English at Warwick University. I enjoy our girly catchups and shopping trips during school holidays

• Mrs Rennard
  School Administrator
  Mrs Rennard

  I have worked at Chilmark for 9 years and previously was at a Dorset primary school.

  At home I enjoy baking often taking inspiration from a variety of people from Nigella to the Hairy Bikers.

  When we have time my partner Nick & I enjoy country walks with our springer spaniel Seb and weekend trips to Devon and Cornwall.

• Mrs Rennard
  School Administrator
  Mrs Rennard

  My name is Mrs Hale and I have been teaching for 20 years and spent most of my career teaching in Bristol before relocating to Wiltshire. I have numerous roles within the school including teaching, leading various subject areas, and leadership of DSL, SEND and Mental Well-being.

  My interest in teaching started as a young child when I would sit with my dad, who was also a primary school teacher, and watch him planning and marking books. He has always been and continues to be my inspiration and aspire to be the teacher that he is.

  Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my two wonderful children and our family dogs. I have a passion for horses and riding and enjoy being able to do this with my daughter. Connecting with animals is something that I value and believe has a significant impact on us all as a family.

• Mrs Crowe
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Crowe

  My name is Mrs Crowe and I am the Teaching Assistant in Sycamore Class. I have worked with children on and off over the last 18 years in various roles: childminding, nanny and teaching assistant.

  I volunteered at my daughter's schools when they were in Nursery, Reception and Year 1. I love watching how children progress through the school and the “oh, I get it” moments are very rewarding.

  I have wanted to work with children from a young age, and playing schools was a favourite of mine. As a teenager, most families in the village where I lived would ask me to babysit.

  Outside school, I enjoy spending time with my family and I love crafting, selling through my online shop.

• Mrs Crowe
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Crowe

  My name is Mrs Crowe and I am the Teaching Assistant in Sycamore Class. I have worked with children on and off over the last 18 years in various roles: childminding, nanny and teaching assistant.

  I volunteered at my daughter's schools when they were in Nursery, Reception and Year 1. I love watching how children progress through the school and the “oh, I get it” moments are very rewarding.

  I have wanted to work with children from a young age, and playing schools was a favourite of mine. As a teenager, most families in the village where I lived would ask me to babysit.

  Outside school, I enjoy spending time with my family and I love crafting, selling through my online shop.

• Mrs Hawkins
  Assistant School Administrator/Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Hawkins

  I have been a parent at Chilmark for over 10 years, with my eldest two now at secondary school, and my youngest still here. I have worked in the admin office for over 2 years. I really enjoy working with the children, and the families, and as a small school I am lucky that my roles extends to TA work, trip taxi services and sports match cheerleading.

  When not ferrying my children around to various clubs and maintaining their busy social lives, we all love being at home, playing (increasingly competitive) games, baking, beach days, and spending time outside with our dog, and usually a football, rugby ball, cricket, golf....!

• Mrs Hawkins
  Assistant School Administrator/Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Hawkins

  I have been a parent at Chilmark for over 10 years, with my eldest two now at secondary school, and my youngest still here. I have worked in the admin office for over 2 years. I really enjoy working with the children, and the families, and as a small school I am lucky that my roles extends to TA work, trip taxi services and sports match cheerleading.

  When not ferrying my children around to various clubs and maintaining their busy social lives, we all love being at home, playing (increasingly competitive) games, baking, beach days, and spending time outside with our dog, and usually a football, rugby ball, cricket, golf....!

• Mrs Gray
  Teaching Assistant/ELSA
  Mrs Gray

• Mrs Gray
  Teaching Assistant/ELSA
  Mrs Gray

• Mrs Avery
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Avery

• Mrs Avery
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Avery

  My name is Mrs Crowe and I am the Teaching Assistant in Sycamore Class. I have worked with children on and off over the last 18 years in various roles: childminding, nanny and teaching assistant.

  I volunteered at my daughter's schools when they were in Nursery, Reception and Year 1. I love watching how children progress through the school and the “oh, I get it” moments are very rewarding.

  I have wanted to work with children from a young age, and playing schools was a favourite of mine. As a teenager, most families in the village where I lived would ask me to babysit.

  Outside school, I enjoy spending time with my family and I love crafting, selling through my online shop.

• Mr Martin
  Elm Class teacher
  Mr Martin

• Mr Martin
  Elm Class teacher
  Mr Martin

  I have been a professional musician and music teacher for over 20 years starting off in London before relocating to Salisbury. Over the years I have taught music to all ages from babies up to 89 years! I love sharing my passion for music, teaching people through styles they already know and enjoy, as well as giving them access to new music and instruments they may never have experienced before. My degree specialised in Early Music on weird and wonderful instruments such as the bagpipes, shawm, recorders and medieval vielle. I am also a folk musician performing in various bands including a duo with my sister called ‘Askew Sisters', as well as work in theatres such as Shakespeare's Globe and Glyndebourne. I like to mix my lessons up with singing, instruments, composing and dancing - my parents were morris dancers and I followed suit doing my time dancing with sticks, handkerchiefs and swords!

• Vicky Mitchell
  School Cook
  Vicky Mitchell

• Vicky Mitchell
  School Cook
  Vicky Mitchell

• Wendy Spencer-Smith
  Gymnastics/dance teacher
  Wendy Spencer-Smith

  In 2018 I was asked to cover a gymnastics class for Chilmark School and I'm very honoured to say I'm still here teaching gymnastics (and now dance and swimming) years later.

  Dancing has been a part of most of my life recreationally as well as professionally. A particular highlight being winning a UK dance competition in my late teens. I'm also qualified in medical sciences as well as a huge variety of other qualifications including Yoga, Pilates, Children's Fitness, Youth Mental Health First Aider, Understanding Autism and Specific Learning Difficulties and many others.

  I love all my classes at Chilmark but I particularly like choreographing dances with the children about their class topics. It's an amazing way to bring a subject to life. I also love getting to know the children's individual personalities. By the time we get to swimming lessons in the summer nervous children are very comfortable with who I am.

  In my spare time I love visiting the beach particularly if I'm paddle boarding or kayaking. I'm also a keen gardener, love reading and when I've time can be quite creative with fabric.

  Although I'm not at Chilmark School full time I am very much made to feel a part of the Chilmark family.

• Wendy Spencer-Smith
  Gymnastics/dance teacher
  Wendy Spencer-Smith

  In 2018 I was asked to cover a gymnastics class for Chilmark School and I'm very honoured to say I'm still here teaching gymnastics (and now dance and swimming) years later.

  Dancing has been a part of most of my life recreationally as well as professionally. A particular highlight being winning a UK dance competition in my late teens. I'm also qualified in medical sciences as well as a huge variety of other qualifications including Yoga, Pilates, Children's Fitness, Youth Mental Health First Aider, Understanding Autism and Specific Learning Difficulties and many others.

  I love all my classes at Chilmark but I particularly like choreographing dances with the children about their class topics. It's an amazing way to bring a subject to life. I also love getting to know the children's individual personalities. By the time we get to swimming lessons in the summer nervous children are very comfortable with who I am.

  In my spare time I love visiting the beach particularly if I'm paddle boarding or kayaking. I'm also a keen gardener, love reading and when I've time can be quite creative with fabric.

  Although I'm not at Chilmark School full time I am very much made to feel a part of the Chilmark family.

• Mrs Askew
  Music Teacher
  Mrs Askew

  I have been a professional musician and music teacher for over 20 years starting off in London before relocating to Salisbury. Over the years I have taught music to all ages from babies up to 89 years! I love sharing my passion for music, teaching people through styles they already know and enjoy, as well as giving them access to new music and instruments they may never have experienced before. My degree specialised in Early Music on weird and wonderful instruments such as the bagpipes, shawm, recorders and medieval vielle. I am also a folk musician performing in various bands including a duo with my sister called ‘Askew Sisters', as well as work in theatres such as Shakespeare's Globe and Glyndebourne. I like to mix my lessons up with singing, instruments, composing and dancing - my parents were morris dancers and I followed suit doing my time dancing with sticks, handkerchiefs and swords!

• Mrs Askew
  Music Teacher
  Mrs Askew

  I have been a professional musician and music teacher for over 20 years starting off in London before relocating to Salisbury. Over the years I have taught music to all ages from babies up to 89 years! I love sharing my passion for music, teaching people through styles they already know and enjoy, as well as giving them access to new music and instruments they may never have experienced before. My degree specialised in Early Music on weird and wonderful instruments such as the bagpipes, shawm, recorders and medieval vielle. I am also a folk musician performing in various bands including a duo with my sister called ‘Askew Sisters', as well as work in theatres such as Shakespeare's Globe and Glyndebourne. I like to mix my lessons up with singing, instruments, composing and dancing - my parents were morris dancers and I followed suit doing my time dancing with sticks, handkerchiefs and swords!

• Caroline Annetts & Marie Stokes
  Cleaning Staff
  Caroline Annetts & Marie Stokes

• Caroline Annetts & Marie Stokes
  Cleaning Staff
  Caroline Annetts & Marie Stokes