Meet Our Staff
| Name | Picture | |
| Mrs Austin Head Teacher & DSL | I feel truly privileged to be the Head at Easthorpe. It has been wonderful to see the school grow and thrive over time. I am continually inspired by the enthusiasm of our pupils and the dedication of our staff. Together, we have built a strong, caring community where everyone can succeed. I’m very much looking forward to leading Easthorpe into an exciting future. | |
| Miss Milnes Deputy Headteacher & Deputy DSL (SLT) |  | As the Deputy Head at Easthorpe School, I bring over 30 years of teaching experience across a range of settings. Working in an SEMH environment is where I feel most purposeful; I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where pupils can rebuild trust in education and experience genuine success. Easthorpe is a special place to work—our relationships-focused approach, dedicated staff team and unwavering belief in every pupil make it a community I am proud to be part of. |
| Miss Kinkead (Miss K) SENCO & Deputy DSL (SLT) | I am Easthorpe’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), and the children know me as Miss K. I have been part of Easthorpe School since it first opened and have loved watching our schoolgrow and thrive. Working at Easthorpe is a joy, and I am passionate about supporting our pupils as they progress and flourish in all areas of their lives. | |
| Mrs Baker-Heath Teacher Beech Class | I’m a class teacher here at Easthorpe School. It is great to work with such an amazing team of professionals who are committed to supporting children to succeed in education. Seeing the children access the curriculum and have the additional support in lessons that they need to achieve, makes it a special place. | |
| Mrs Simpson Teacher Hawthorn Class | I have worked at Easthorpe School since January 2025. I truly enjoy teaching in a special needs school, as it is an incredibly rewarding experience. Supporting pupils emotionally, socially, and academically allows me to help them grow in confidence and independence. Seeing each child making progress, no matter how big or small, is a privilege and a reminder of the positive impact we can have on the children. | |
| Mr Ross Teacher Redwood Class |  | Hi, my name is Mr Ross. I am one of the teachers at Easthorpe school and love teaching as every day is so different. Outside of school, I enjoy walking and hiking with our dog and going on camping trips in my van. |
| Miss Fryer Office Manager |  | Hi, I’m Miss Fryer the School Office Manager. I love welcoming pupils, parents and visitors to Easthorpe every day & helping to make sure that everything runs smoothly. |
| Mr Goodwin Caretaker | Hello, I’m Mr Goodwin the caretaker at Easthorpe School. I am one of the four original members of staff at Easthorpe starting 1st September 2022. | |
| Miss Simpson Tutor Willow Class |  | Hi, I’m Miss Simpson and I am the teacher in Willow Class. I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. Teaching at Easthorpe is incredibly rewarding—I enjoy supporting children as they discover their interests, develop their confidence, and build the skills that will guide them into the future. |
| Miss Kim Teacher |  | My name is Miss Kim, and I am from Scotland but have also lived in Australia and England and travelled around the Middle East and Europe. I love reading, music, global issues, socialising, and shoes. I started working at Easthorpe School towards the end of last academic year. I work in Key Stage 4 where I teach English and Expressive Arts, as well as being the teacher for Lemon Class. I absolutely love working here as the students are the best – so much individuality which means that every day is different – and we work together to succeed, from academic achievement to learning to live in harmony with ourselves and others. |
| Mrs Partlett Tutor Holly Class Forest School Lead |  | Hello, I am Mrs Partlett, class teacher for Holly class. I love being outdoors and deliver Forest school sessions across the school. One of my hobbies is running and I also love cooking, my favourite meal is a roast dinner. |
| Miss Bowater Tutor Holly Class |  | Hi, I am Miss Bowater, I am a tutor at Easthorpe and have the pleasure of working in many of the classrooms teaching PSHE, RE and Life skills. On a Wednesday and Thursday, I teach in Holly class. I enjoy being able to move around the school, working with many of the children. |
| Mrs Bell Lead ELSA Practitioner & Deputy DSL (SLT) |  | Hi I’m Mrs Bell. I am the Emotional Literacy Lead Practitioner (ELSA) here at Easthorpe. I joined the school in the first year that it opened. One of my favourite things about working here is the support and person-centred care that every child receives with us. |
| Mrs Parekh TA |  | I’m Mrs Parekh. I’m a Teaching Assistant. I work in Redwood Class and really enjoy it. |
| Mrs Bradley Teacher | Hi, my name is Mrs Bradley and I am the teacher of Elm Class at Easthorpe School. My special interests are Art, Drama and English. | |
| Miss Davies TA & ELSA practitioner | I’m Miss Davies, an ELSA & TA. I enjoy that each day is different and that we have a supportive and creative team around us. | |
| Miss Clarke Teacher Oak Class | My name is Miss Clarke, and I teach in Oak Class. I came to Easthorpe in 2024, and I am really enjoying working as part of the Easthorpe team. | |
| Miss Gamble Teacher | Hello! I am Miss Gamble and I am Head of KS4 and the Teacher of Lime Class. I love working at Easthorpe because of the amazing young people that we have at our school. | |
| Miss Chambers SALT Assistant & TA | I’m Miss Chambers, the SALT Assistant and a TA, I love working at Easthorpe because every day is so rewarding and I get to watch children progress, especially in the development of their speech and language skills. | |
| Miss Martell TA |  | I’m a TA at Easthorpe and I work in Key stage 4. I love crafts, baking and reading. I really enjoy working here because the students are so lovely and make me smile every day. |
| Miss Stribbing Tutor |  | I’m Miss S, the PSHE, RE and Life Skills Tutor at Easthorpe School. I thoroughly enjoy working with all students across the school and helping them grow into well-rounded, confident individuals. |
| Mr Hunter TA & Tutor Silver Birch Class |  | I’m Mr. Hunter, I’m a Teaching Assistant that sometimes covers classes. I enjoy teaching history and building positive relationship with the students, helping them to achieve their goals. |
| Mrs T TA |  | I’m Mrs T, I’m a Teaching Assistant & I also lead School Council. You’ll usually find me in Key Stage 4. |
| Mr Palmer TA |  | Hi, I’m Mr Palmer, I’m the Science and IT Tutor for Key Stage 4 and I like sports and films |
| Miss P TA | Hello, I’m Miss P. I am a tutor at Easthope. I love cooking, reading and listening to music. My favourite thing about being at Easthope is seeing the students achieve things they didn’t think they could, watching students gain confidence is really rewarding. | |
| Mr Hassell TA |  | Hi, I’m Mr. Hassell. Supporting the amazing children at Easthorpe School in my role as a Teaching Assistant is highly rewarding, as I can shape and witness the individual progress of each child I work with. |
| Miss Meg TA | I am Miss Meg, a Teaching Assistant in KS4. I really love reading. I love how friendly staff and students are at Easthorpe School. | |
| Miss Rachael TA |  | Hi! I’m Miss Rachael – I am a TA. I enjoy working at Easthorpe because I feel I can make a difference 🙂 |
| Miss Chloe TA |  | I’m Miss Chloe, I’m a Teaching Assistant and I work in Hawthorn & Silver Birch. |
| Mr Sulay TA |  | I’m Mr Sulay, I’m a Teaching Assistant. You’ll usually find me in Beech & Chestnut. |
| Mrs Drake Teacher Chestnut Class |  | My name is Mrs Drake. I am the Chestnut Class teacher. I have been a teacher for a VERY long time and really enjoy my job here at Easthorpe! My favourite subject to teach is music – I can play lots of musical instruments and I love teaching other people to play them too. I have two dogs. My dogs are called Stella and Dizzy. Stella is going to come into school to meet all the children. I am always very busy but that is the way I like it! |
| Mr Ade TA | I support students at Easthorpe School as a Teaching Assistant, and I enjoy routine, reading, retreats, reflecting, refining and reaching others. I value the warm, encouraging atmosphere at Easthorpe and the opportunity to help students recognise their strengths. Each day allows me to motivate learners, build positive relationships and support their academic and personal growth. | |
| Miss Whitham TA |  | Hello, I’m Miss Whitham! I am a 1:1 teaching assistant and love to craft and create. You will most likely see me with vibrant and fun makeup with matching earrings! |
| Miss Beth TA | I am a TA at Easthorpe school where I enjoy supporting children in their learning using art and creativity. | |
| Miss Harrison TA |  | My name is Miss Harrison and I am a TA who supports children and staff in class. I am enthusiastic and I enjoy getting involved in anything that gets put in front of me. |
| Miss Amy TA |  | Hi, I am Miss Amy & I’m a TA. and I love to sing, dance and do anything that involves a lot of energy. I am usually skipping down the hallways and happily waving to everyone that goes past. |
| Miss Milly TA |  | Hi I’m Miss Milly. I am a TA in Holly and Pine Class. I like doing arts and crafts. |
| Miss Mac Teacher | Hello, I’m Miss Mac. I became a teacher because I like to help people and have a personal lifelong passion for learning. Easthorpe School is a wonderful place to work because I am part of such a kind and supportive team who genuinely nurture and encourage all the students. No two days are the same here and we have lots of fun while learning, with both students and staff growing all the time. | |
| Mrs Murray Teacher |  | I’m Mrs Murray, I am a Key Stage Three English teacher and proud to be a teacher at Easthorpe. I love cold water swimming, gardening, long hikes in the Peak district with my family and our very energetic collie dog, Marmaduke. I love creative writing and reading. I have four children and have been teaching for twenty years…and Easthorpe is my favourite school! I love how supportive and kind the staff and children are, and I absolutely love teaching in a creative and holistic way. |
| Miss Cotton TA | | Hi, my name is Miss Cotton and I joined Easthorpe School in September 2025. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know all the young people as I have been working in many different classes cross the school. A fun fact about me is that I love animals and I have a little black cat! |
| Mr Matt TA |  | I’m Mr Matt, I ‘m a Teaching Assistant & I also enjoy leading and running sports, such as Table Cricket. |
| Mr Gooden TA |  | I’m Mr Gooden, I’m a Teaching Assistant and I work in Key Stage 4. |
| Miss Scarlett TA |  | Hi!I’m Miss Scarlett, one of the TAs at Easthorpe School. I love helping the children learn, laugh, and discover new things every day. Seeing them learn and smile makes my day! |
| Miss Tiana TA |  | Hi, I’m Miss Tiana and I am a TA at Easthorpe school. I enjoy volunteering and giving back to the community. |
| Miss Rachel D TA |  | Hi! I’m Miss Rachel D. I am a TA here at Easthorpe School and some of the things I love about my job are learning new things about our students and watching everyone enjoy activities at Forest School and during golden time. |
| Miss Lisa TA | I’m Miss Lisa and I work as a TA supporting both staff and pupils throughout the school. I absolutely love my role and the variety of it. A fact about me is I adore horse riding and have 5 of my own. So if I’m not at work, you’ll find me with the horses. |