Our Dedicated Team at Peak School

At Peak School, we take great pride in our skilled and committed team, who work collaboratively to create a supportive and enriching learning environment for all our pupils.

Senior Leadership Team

Our newly formed leadership team is passionate about raising standards across the school. We are committed to making decisions that place pupils at the heart of everything we do, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their learning and well-being.

Jo Howarth

Jo Howarth

Headteacher

Marie Old

Marie Old

Deputy Headteacher

Paul Watts

Paul Watts

Deputy Headteacher

Admin Team

Bev Tinson

Bev Tinson

Office Manager

Vicky Farricker

Vicky Farricker

Finance Assistant

Allison Lugg

Allison Lugg

School Business Assistant

Laura Maguire

Laura Maguire

School Business Assistant

Pastoral Team

Sarah Dunstan

Sarah Dunstan

Mike Orme

Mike Orme

Charlie Lomas Porter

Charlie Lomas Porter

Kayley Cartledge

Kayley Cartledge

School Nurse

Site Team

Steve Mayo

Steve Mayo

Site Manager

Nat Shepherd

Nat Shepherd

Caretaker

Kim Brealey

Kim Brealey

Cleaner

Lesley Sheridan

Lesley Sheridan

Cleaner

Pool Team

Verity Mycock

Verity Mycock

Pool Manager

Barney Copestake

Barney Copestake

Pool Manager

Chrome Hill Class

Naomi Beaman

Naomi Beaman

Teacher

Natalie Gill

Natalie Gill

Senior Intervention Assistant

Charley Lomas Porter

Charley Lomas Porter

Senior Intervention Assistant

Amanda Wynn

Amanda Wynn

Intervention Assistant

Mollie Banks

Mollie Banks

Intervention Assistant

Helen Wilson Stafford

Helen Wilson Stafford

Intervention Assistant

Elysha Parris

Elysha Parris

Intervention Assistant

Ethel Misquitta

Ethel Misquitta

Intervention Assistant

Emily Emmett

Emily Emmett

Intervention Assistant

Eccles Class

Amy Sanders

Amy Sanders

Teacher

Aneta Mosley

Aneta Mosley

Senior Intervention Assistant

Nikki Yeomans

Nikki Yeomans

Senior Intervention Assistant

Pauline Padden

Pauline Padden

Intervention Assistant

Batima Dosmukhambetova

Batima Dosmukhambetova

Intervention Assistant

Holly Evans

Holly Evans

Intervention Assistant

Lauren Perkins

Lauren Perkins

Intervention Assistant

Jodie Evans McPhee

Jodie Evans McPhee

Midday Learning Support

Solomons Class

Charley Drake

Charley Drake

Teacher

Holly Osbaldiston

Holly Osbaldiston

Senior Intervention Assistant

Carly Hague

Carly Hague

Intervention Assistant

Abi Wooliscroft

Abi Wooliscroft

Intervention Assistant

Becky Holmes

Becky Holmes

Intervention Assistant

Katie Beesley

Katie Beesley

Midday Learning Support

Everest Class

Amanda Braithwaite

Amanda Braithwaite

Teacher

Sharon Capstick

Sharon Capstick

Senior Intervention Assistant

Irene Ward

Irene Ward

Intervention Assistant

Tracey Fletcher

Tracey Fletcher

Intervention Assistant

Lindsey Jenkins

Lindsey Jenkins

Intervention Assistant

Taylor Cannon

Taylor Cannon

Intervention Assistant

Sarah Banks

Sarah Banks

Intervention Assistant

Alison Berrick-Andric

Alison Berrick-Andric

Intervention Assistant

Nichola Springett

Nichola Springett

Midday Learning Support

Mam Tor Class

Charlotte Hallam

Charlotte Hallam

Teacher

Zoe Brookes

Zoe Brookes

Senior Intervention Assistant

Liz Oldfield

Liz Oldfield

Intervention Assistant

Lindsey Kitson

Lindsey Kitson

Intervention Assistant

Gill Simpson

Gill Simpson

Intervention Assistant

Rebecca Roberts

Rebecca Roberts

Midday Learning Support

South Head Class

Charlotte Musgrove

Charlotte Musgrove

Teacher

Karen Jones

Karen Jones

Senior Intervention Assistant

Aga Radziwanowska

Aga Radziwanowska

Intervention Assistant

Chloe Woolstencroft

Chloe Woolstencroft

Intervention Assistant

Kat Livesey

Kat Livesey

Intervention Assistant

Kirsty Whitfield

Kirsty Whitfield

Midday Learning Support

Bowfell Class

Chris Burkin

Chris Burkin

Teacher

Helen Robson

Helen Robson

Senior Intervention Assistant

Elijah Chan

Elijah Chan

Intervention Assistant

Saskia Baars

Saskia Baars

Intervention Assistant

Kev Fisher

Kev Fisher

Intervention Assistant

Ash Dolan

Ash Dolan

Intervention Assistant

Jon Cooper

Jon Cooper

Intervention Assistant

Nat Kelsall

Nat Kelsall

Intervention Assistant

Lauren Holmes

Lauren Holmes

Midday Learning Support

Scafell Class

Sam Cross

Sam Cross

Teacher

Rob Mosley

Rob Mosley

Senior Intervention Assistant

James Mellor

James Mellor

Intervention Assistant

Heather Austin

Heather Austin

Intervention Assistant

Sarah Yuill

Sarah Yuill

Intervention Assistant

Ben Nevis Class

Ruth Gregory

Ruth Gregory

Teacher

Jamie Ollerenshaw

Jamie Ollerenshaw

Senior Intervention Assistant

Rachel Turner

Rachel Turner

Senior Intervention Assistant

Marie Bailey

Marie Bailey

Intervention Assistant

Tom Tinker

Tom Tinker

Intervention Assistant

Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson

Intervention Assistant

Luke Davies

Luke Davies

Intervention Assistant

Sam Moss

Sam Moss

Intervention Assistant

Jamie Critchlow

Jamie Critchlow

Intervention Assistant

Lena Desinova

Lena Desinova

Intervention Assistant

Ellie Jones

Ellie Jones

Midday Supervisor

Jade Davies

Jade Davies

Teacher

Maternity Leave

Teaching Team: Our teaching staff provide high-quality, tailored education to meet the individual needs of our pupils, fostering a love for learning and personal development.

Senior Intervention Assistants: Our experienced and knowledgeable Senior Intervention Assistants lead the support teams within each class, ensuring consistency and high-quality support for pupils.

Intervention Assistants: A team of dedicated staff who support the learning, care, and well-being needs of the pupils in their class, working closely with teachers and Senior Intervention Assistants.

Pastoral Team: Our dedicated pastoral team supports SLT in the smooth running of the school, working across safeguarding, behaviour, medical needs, nurture, and attendance to ensure the well-being of all pupils.

Healthcare and Therapy Support: We work closely with external providers, including physiotherapists and speech and language therapists, to address the physical, medical, and communication needs of our pupils. In addition, we employ an occupational therapist, a speech and language therapist, and a music therapist for one day per week to further enhance pupil support.

Administrative Team: Our dedicated administrative staff manage the school’s business operations and reception services, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Hydrotherapy Pool Management: Our Pool Managers oversee the operation and safety of our hydrotherapy pool, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for both our pupils and the wider community.

Site Maintenance: Our Site Manager and Cleaning Team work tirelessly to maintain high standards, creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Together, our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our pupils, fostering their growth and development at every stage of their journey.

Additionally, in the past twelve months, no time has been taken off by staff who are union officials.