Meet the staff

Our amazing staff team is second to none at West Rainton Primary School; we are blessed with a hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic staff team, who do their very best to ensure that the provision on offer is excellent. Our dedication during the Coronavirus pandemic in the UK, is testament to our commitment to the inclusive, fulfilling education on offer at WRPS, both in school, and in a home learning situation. We work tirelessly on a daily basis, to help your child achieve high standards of work and behaviour, as part of our happy school community.

As such a welcoming school, we have the pleasure of many superb volunteers, who are keen to help out in school. During most academic years, we proudly provide the opportunity for teaching students in school, and they love to come back and volunteer when they are finished their placements!

Staff information and images can be viewed below, along with information about our governing body.

Mrs Alison McDonough
School head teacher

Mrs Susan Firth
DHT and SENDCO

Mrs Julia Struthers
class teacher

Miss Jennifer Kelly
class teacher

Miss Laura Charlton
nursery teacher

Mr Adam McDonough
class teacher

Mrs Sarah Newham
class teacher

Mrs Claire Maddox
class teacher

Mrs Gill Pickford
class teacher

Mrs Rebecca Stubbs
class teacher

Mrs Sallyann Lloyd
teaching assistant

Mrs Jill Bissell
teaching assistant

Miss Amy Cairns
teaching assistant

Miss Emma Henson
teaching assistant

Miss Lisa Kirton
teaching assistant

Mrs Kirstin McGowan
School Business Manager