Our Staff
Welcome to East Park Academy, where our incredible team of dedicated educators and staff members is ready to make your child's learning journey an exciting and enriching experience.
Please see our full staff list below. All initial queries asked by members of the public / parents / carers will be answered by Mrs Heath & Mrs O'Neil on 01902 558899 or info@eastparkacademy.com between 8am-4.15pm Monday to Friday in term time.
Important notes:
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Caroline Dawes, Deputy DSLs are Julie Wagstaff, Amy Parkes, Alan Rogers and Amardip Samra.
For current vacancies, click here. If you are considering becoming a teacher and want to know more about how to train in a local school, please visit our Manor Teaching School Hub.

Mr A Rogers
Executive Headteacher & Director of Education

Mrs A Samra
Head of School
DDSL

Mrs C Dawes
Deputy Headteacher
DSL

Miss A Parkes
Deputy Headteacher
DDSL

Mrs C Hickman
Reception Lead
Assistant Headteacher
EYFS Lead (Reception & Nursery)

Mrs F Hall
Year 2 Lead
Assistant Headteacher & Phase 1 Lead (Years 1-3)

Miss L Evans
Year 6 Lead
Assistant Headteacher
Phase 2 Lead (Years 4-6)

Mrs R Dwyer
Year 1 Lead

Miss J Dunlop
Year 3 Lead

Ms N Johnson
Year 4 Lead

Mrs S Kaur
Year 5 Lead

Mrs J Wagstaff
Family Support Lead/DDSL

Mrs J Lea
Attendance & HSO
Leadership Team
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Mr Alan Rogers – Executive Headteacher & Director of Education for Manor Multi Academy Trust
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Mrs Amandip Samra – Head of School
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Miss Amy Parkes – Deputy Headteacher
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Mrs Caroline Dawes – Deputy Headteacher
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Mrs Fern Hall – Assistant Headteacher
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Mrs Claire Hickman – Assistant Headteacher
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Miss Larissa Evans - Assistant Headteacher
Nursery / Little Parkers
Teaching Staff
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S Bridgewater (Leader)
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C Hickman – Assistant Headteacher EYFS
Early Years Support
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B Meddings
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C Rafferty
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L Whiddon
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K Allen
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N Latham
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J Thompson
Reception
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R1: V Chilton & T Ward
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R2: C Hickman & L Franklin
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R3: S Parker & C Bullows
Year 1 (Phase Leader Y1–3: Fern Hall)
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1/1: J Nicklin & J Brereton
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1/2: R Dwyer (YGL) & E Partridge
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1/3: A Badhan & R Uppal
Year 2
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2/1: J Lacey & J Fellows
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2/2: F Hall (AHT/YGL) & A Sharratt
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2/3: S Bains & K Ram (covering for N Francis)
Year 3
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3/1: A Sangha (ECT) & N Ram
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3/2: J Dunlop & L Watts
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3/3: P Bodenham-Belcher & V Griffiths
Year 4 (Phase Leader Y4–6: Larissa Evans)
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4/1: S Uppal (ECT) & T Pedley
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4/2: N Johnson (YGL) & D Harper
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4/3: K Sargeant & F Harris-Smith
Year 5
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5/1: A Webb & S Slevin
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5/2: S Kaur (YGL) & J Haynes
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5/3: L Watts & M Peate TA
Year 6
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6/1: M Paul & M Paterson
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6/2: L Evans (YGL) & S Wainwright
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6/3: J Reynolds & F Richards
Roots & Shoots
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S Evison
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S Stevens
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N Westwood - SEND TA
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Behaviour: C Phillips
Office Team
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J Larkin – Business Manager (Mon-Wed)
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J Weaver - Business Manager (Wed-Fri)
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C Heath – Reception
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J Lea – Health & Safety Officer / Attendance
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K O’Neil – Reception
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A Smith – Finance / Office Manager
Pastoral Team
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J Wagstaff – Family Support Lead
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S Pearce – Behaviour Mentor
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N Byatt – Behaviour Mentor
Lunchtime Supervisors
D Clayton • L Hampl • V Friel • S Dehar • J Gamston • D Kaur • L Richards • P Smith • S Turvey • T Nicholls • L Whyton • M Griffiths • T Summers • J Haynes
Cleaning Staff
T Bissell • B Chumber • T Davis • S Turvey • M Walker • S Williams • A Whittaker • K Icke • N Walker
Caretaker: J Sambrooks
Catering Staff
D Buckler • B Chumber • D Chadwick (Cook) • C Knowles • S Mann • M Foxall (MAT leave) • K Owen
Xtra Parkers Staff
After School Club: S Slevin • J Fellows • L Franklin • V Griffiths • L Richards • P Smith • K O’Neil • C Heath • T Nicholls
Breakfast Club: S Slevin • A Whittaker • P Smith • L Whiddon • J Haynes























