Staff

At Elmwood Junior School we pride ourselves on having an enthusiastic and passionate staff, who ensure that all children have the opportunity to learn in an exciting, engaging and safe environment. We strive to create a caring atmosphere where every child is valued as part of the school community. Our teachers and support staff provide a wealth of experience in a wide variety of different skills and curriculum areas.


Mr C Marston BSc (Hons), PGCE, NPQH – Head Teacher
Mrs D Devecioglu – Deputy Head Teacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead, EAL, EMA
Mrs J Kriesler – Assistant Head Teacher, SENDCO
Mr D Ozgu – Lower School Deputy Head Teacher
Mr R Pollock – Upper School Deputy Head Teacher

Year 3 Team
Miss T Sleight – Year Group Leader
Miss R Blessitt
Miss K Morton
Miss A Cullen
Year 4 Team
Mrs J Kirby – Year Group Leader
Mr O Ford
Miss V Corkery
Miss M Ruzycki
Mrs S Bhatti
Year 5 Team
Miss L French – Year Group Leader
Mrs H Swan-Thompson
Miss L Franker
Miss E Jimenez
Miss C Staunton
Year 6 Team
Mr N Parkhouse – Year Group Leader
Miss K Harris
Miss E Weston
Mrs P Sebire
Spanish Teacher
Mr R Melantuche

Music Teacher
Mrs R Smith
Office Team

Ms L Read – School Business Manager
Mrs P Macleod – Attendance Officer
Mrs N Hamilton – Finance Administrator
Mrs P Clarke – Administrative Assistant
Caretaker
Mr G Howard

ICT Technician
Mr M Devonshire

ELSA
Ms J Elliott
Learning Support Assistants
Mrs I Robinson
Mrs G De Cairos
Mrs M Coleman

Lunchtime Supervisors
Mrs A Pickham
Mrs J Danson