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Key Stage 1 Team 

 

  • Mrs J McMurrough
    Leader of Learning

    Mrs J McMurrough

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    I've been working in schools since 2006. This is the third school that I have worked in having previously taught in schools in both Leeds and Bolton.

    Every day in school is different so there is lots of variety in the job and that keeps it interesting.� The children are so unique, entertaining and passionate about learning and this drives me to prepare and teach lessons that are fun and engaging for all pupils. Teaching allows me to use my creative skills and talents on a daily basis and I thoroughly enjoy each and every day in school.

    I like being part of the whole school team and as Key Stage 1 leader I'm able to make a difference by leading others and sharing good practice.

    The word to describe me as a professional would be 'Dedicated'.

  • Miss A Benson
    Calder Class Teacher

    Miss A Benson

    I have been working in schools since.�


    I love my job because I love working with children, everyday is different. I love watching children learn and grow, especially when they realise themselves they have learnt how to do something.�


    I don't have one particular moment, funny things happen quite often when working with 5 year olds! But my favourite moments are watching things which the children have been practising for a while, such as assemblies and nativity productions. I really love seeing how confident they are and watching them show off what they have learnt to their parents.


    A word to describe me is 'Dependable'.

  • Miss K Wilkinson
    Calder Class Teaching Assistant

    Miss K Wilkinson

    I have worked in schools since 2012.

    �I love seeing children grow and develop to become confident, independent learners. I love to know I am helping sculpt their future and that every day is different. I enjoy making the children�s time in school happy and memorable.

    �I have been thinking about my funniest moment working in schools but there are too many and hopefully many more to come. Being involved in my last classes talent show was probably the funniest moment, when one of the boys was doing a �free style� crazy dance and the whole class laughed together.�

    �A word to describe me is �caring�.

  • Miss M Stirk
    Crimple Class Teacher

    Miss M Stirk

    I have been teaching since 2016

    I like my job in Early Years as I�get to make a difference to young children's lives�on a daily basis.

    The best thing that has happened to me whilst working in a school was seeing my first Reception class perform their Christmas Nativity.�

    A word to describe me is 'Nurturing'.

  • Mrs S Wells
    Crimple Class Teaching Assistant

    Mrs S Wells

    I have worked in schools since 2013.

    What I like about working in schools is being challenged everyday and working with children of all ages.

    The reason why I like working at Valley View is the commitment and high standards the school has of all the staff and children.

    There have been many experiences I can smile at in my time working in schools. One being a Year 3 student had been struggling with their maths for weeks but still persevered; the moment they understood how to work the problem out and could do it again independently was fantastic. The student danced around the classroom telling everyone they knew how to do it, their face lit up. These to me are the best moments working in a school, seeing the children achieve, learn and being able to express themselves.

  • Mrs J Bedford
    Year 1 HLTA

    Mrs J Bedford

    I have worked at Valley View since we opened in 2006.

    The best thing about my job is that no two days are the same.

    I have thought about my funniest moment and there are too many to recall as I laugh every day.

    A word to describe me would be 'Determined'.

  • Mrs A Fennelly
    Deepdale Class Teacher

    Mrs A Fennelly

    I have been working in schools since 2002.

    I love my job because every day is different. You never know what's around the corner and this makes it fun, challenging but most of all exciting.

    One of the best parts about working in schools has got to be seeing children grow in confidence and enjoying their learning. It is also amazing to see children achieve and progress throughout the year. By the end of each academic year I always feel proud of what all the children have achieved.

    A word to describe me is 'Caring'.

  • Mrs H Dowling
    Year 2 Teacher and SENDCo

    Mrs H Dowling

    I have been working in schools since 2004.

    I like it that every day is different when working in a school. You never know what might happen next!

    The best thing was when a Year 1 child said, "You are like the princess in this book!"

    The word that describes me�as a professional? � 'Enthusiastic'.

  • Mrs A Dalgleish
    Deepdale Class Teaching Assistant

    Mrs A Dalgleish

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    I started working at Valley View in 2011.� Before this I spent a year volunteering with the charity, Beanstalk, which works to improve reading in primary school children.�

    The children and staff are what makes Valley View such a great place to be.� I am proud to be a small cog in the machine that helps give children the skills they'll need for a successful future.

    The best thing has to be watching the progress that every child makes watching them grow in confidence and social skills, as well as abilities.� Being a part of those 'penny-drop' moments is a real pleasure.

    A word to describe me is 'Supportive'.

  • Mrs K McNiven
    Deepdale Class Teaching Assistant

    Mrs K McNiven

    I started working at Valley View in September 2019.� This is the first school that I have worked at.

    I like my job because every day is different.� I find this school very friendly and helpful.

    I am enjoying watching the children learn and achieve their goals.� Playground duty makes me smile every day just by watching them use their imaginations.

    A word to describe me: 'Patient'

  • Miss E Murray
    Derwent Class Teacher

    Miss E Murray

    I have worked in schools for over ten years now, two of which were in an international school in Madrid.

    I feel exceptionally lucky that I am able to work with children every day as they always seem to make me you giggle (usually at the wrong time). As a teacher, I love being able to watch pupils grow in confidence and progress in their learning. Nothing quite compares to that 'light bulb' moment when a child manages to grasp a new concept.

    I thoroughly enjoy the daily interaction with my colleagues, children and parents. I think it is extremely important to work collaboratively, thus I try to incorporate this into children's learning as much as possible.

    I have so many fond and funny memories from over the years so much so I could write a book! However, my most treasured memories are of those in Madrid where I taught a class of Spanish girls. They were very funny characters, who used to teach me Spanish and bring me homemade treats every day.

    The word that describes me as a professional is: 'Passionate.'

  • Mrs K Rhodes
    Derwent Class Teaching Assistant

    Mrs K Rhodes

    Valley View is my first TA position I've been here since 2012. In a previous life I was a IT product Manager.

    I love the fact that every day is different and that each child is an individual who I can help and support.

    The best thing is that a wet tissue can cure ALL ailments!

    A word to describe me would be 'Optimistic'.

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  • Mrs P Bissitt
    Year 2 Senior Teaching Assistant

    Mrs P Bissitt

    I have been working in schools since 2005.

    No two days are ever the same in school. The school is an amazing learning environment made better by the natives (staff and pupils alike).

    There have been�WAY TOO MANY funniest moments, but the most recent... The pet piranha incident... I thought they said 'pet banana' this led to one of the funniest conversations with a 5 year old.�

    The�word that describes me�as a professional is 'Stalwart' -old fashioned I know- but true!

  • Mrs C Gregory
    KS1 Teacher (currently on maternity leave)

    Mrs C Gregory

    I have been teaching since 2007.

    The best thing about working in a school is that every day is different.

    I think one of the things I always enjoy the most is Christmas time in school as it is truly magical! Years of staging a Nativity have probably also provided me with some of the funniest moments of my career as once a child is on stage you have little control over what they might say or do... especially when they are only 6 years old!

    The�word that describes me as a professional: 'Involved'.