Who's Who?

Mr Kenny

I joined Brookside in 2000 as the Year 2 and Deputy Head Teacher. In 2007 I was very proud to become Head Teacher. Brookside is, without a doubt, the best school I have ever been lucky enough to work in! I enjoy listening to music and trying to encourage the school chickens to lay eggs.

Mr Lowther

"Hi. I'm Mr Lowther and I am the Deputy Head Teacher. I teach the Year 5 class. I'm also in charge of PE and organise the girls' football club. I am a big music fan
and love bands such as The Beatles
and The Stone Roses. I am also a
great fan of Nottingham Forest FC."

Mrs Brown

"I've worked at Brookside since 2004. You can find me in the school office alongside Mrs Roberts. I can honestly say that every day is different, and if anyone needs any information, the school office is the first place to call.  In my spare time I enjoy
walking my dog and being a busy mum."

Mrs Roberts

"I've been at Brookside for five years now.
I work alongside Mrs Brown in the school office on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I like working at Brookside but I don't like having my photograph taken!"

Mrs Clark

Mrs Riding

"I teach in the Foundation Unit with Mrs. Clark. I also teach the recorder at lunch time and organise Maypole dancing with Mrs Fletcher, ready for the May Day celebrations in the village. I enjoy working with the youngest children, setting them
off on their learning journey."

Mrs Whelport

"I teach the Year 1 children at Brookside.
I am also in charge of Music, PSHE and SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) at school. I love music. I play the piano in assembly at school and organise
a recorder club for children at lunchtimes.
In my spare time I also play in a band."

Mrs Owens

"Hi! I'm Mrs Owens and this is my second year at Brookside. I teach the children in Year 1 and Year 2. I find school a very exciting place to be because we are always busy with different activities and learning new things!"

Mr Beharall

"I am the Year 2 teacher and responsible for Literacy and Science. I also organise Year 5/6 football club and look after the school football team. In my down time, I play a bit
of football, watch films and am a keen collector and listener of music (terrible singing voice though!)."

Mrs Ison

"I used to live in France and Gibraltar, so
I especially enjoy teaching French and learning about other countries. I also
love teaching RE, which is one of my favourite subjects. At Brookside I teach
in Year 4 and Year 5. My interests
include playing the guitar and singing."

Miss Pirt

"I teach the Year 3 children at Brookside with Mrs Fletcher. At school, I am the Special Educational Needs co-ordinator. I also organise the running club after school with Miss Wiltshire. One of the best things
about teaching Year 3 is going Ice Skating in Nottingham every Christmas!"

Mrs Fletcher

"As well as enjoying Year 3, you will also find me teaching in the Year 6 classroom on Thursday mornings. I am also the History co-ordinator. Out of school, I am always busy with lots of different interests and love going abroad - especially to snowy mountains with my skis on!"

Mrs Chalk

"Hi! Since Mrs Sheldon retired, I am now working full time in Year 4. I am also the geography co-ordinator. I'm thoroughly enjoying teaching Year 4. I think the
children are just great!! I also have two young children of my own to keep me
busy and entertained at home."

Mrs Hallam

"I am the Year 6 teacher at Brookside. My responsibilities include being the Key Stage 2 co-ordinator and ICT co-ordinator. I also organise the athletics club after school. One of my favourite things about teaching Year 6 is being able to go to Robinwood every year!"

Mrs Evans

"Hi! I’m a teaching assistant and I work with Year 3 and 4. One of the best things about my job is going with Year 4 on their Forest Schools adventure to Manor Farm!  In my spare time I love to travel as much as possible, read and watch my two boys play football. I also look after the chickens!"

Mrs Headington

"I've worked at Brookside for 11 years and
in that time I have gained higher level teaching assistant status. I currently work with children in Years 3 to 6. My main interest is keeping fit. During the week
I do kick boxing, aerobics, step, body conditioning and swiss ball classes!"

Mrs Parr

"I'm a teaching assistant working with pupils in Years 3 and 4. I particularly
enjoy helping out with maths and reading groups. I also have an interest in creative crafts at school, which includes making flags and helping to organise the school
float for the village carnival."

Mrs Peatman

"Hi. I am an HLTA and STAC teaching assistant working in the Foundation Unit and Key Stage 1. I really enjoy working with the younger children in school. At home, I enjoy cooking (I'm well known for my cakes in the staffroom!), reading and taking long walks, rain or shine!"

Miss Smith

"I'm a teaching assistant currently based
in the Year 3 classroom where I provide
one to one support. I enjoy encouraging
all the children to learn and helping
them to develop. In my spare time, I
enjoy spending time with my friends
and family. I also like walking my dog."

Mrs Spence-Gray

Coming soon!

Mrs Welbourn

"I'm a teaching assistant and work as a link between Foundation and Year 1.  I enjoy helping them to settle into school life. I
love the fun-filled day-to-day activities I support in the classroom, and the chance to explore new ideas with the children
both inside and outside the classroom."

Miss Wiltshire

"I'm a teaching assistant and I currently work in Year 5. I also help with Running Club after school, the Peacemakers and the School Council. It's exciting to hear ideas from the children about how we can make improvements and to help them implement some of these into our school."

Mrs Woods-Flack

Coming soon!

Tim Ashbee

"I am the site manager at Brookside School. I started on supply cover and was really pleased to get the job full time when the position became available. I also enjoy looking after the chickens and helping
with the football club after school."

Debbie Hainsley

"I have worked in the kitchen as the cook at Brookside for the past 4 years and I enjoy cooking the school dinners for the children. In my spare time, I enjoy watching my sons play football and going out with my friends."

Heather Hayes

"I enjoy working in the kitchen, getting to know the children, their likes and dislikes and being part of their progress through school. When I am not working, I spend many hours at the ice rink, watching my daughter train. Any spare time I do get
for myself, I love to garden."

Mrs Ennals

Coming soon!

Mrs Arnold

"I am Mrs Arnold. I am married with two young sons at Brookside. Before I moved to East Leake, I taught History and I still examine GCSE. The best bit about being
a midday supervisor is getting to know all the children."

Mrs Gibbons

"Hello. My name is Sue Gibbons and I am
49 years old. I have lived in East Leake for 22 years. I enjoy being part of the midday team at Brookside, helping the children to have a happy lunch time. In my spare time,
I like to sew and make beaded jewellery."

Mrs Griffin

Coming soon!

Mr Hammond

"I'm the school cleaner and have an NVQ2 in cleaning and support services. I have also recently joined the midday supervisor team and work at school at lunch times. I love working at Brookside because the people are really friendly and great fun to work with."

Mrs Hogg

"My name is Sheila Hogg. I have been a midday supervisor for about 14 years and have lived in East Leake for about 37 years. I am married with two sons and a grandson. My hobbies are gardening and watching football."

Mrs Pearce

Coming soon!