Meet the Team


	Headteacher Lisa Wilding BEd (Hons), NPQSL, NPQH Lisa joined Team GSP as the school's Deputy Headteacher in September 2016 having taught at another Warrington primary school for 20 years. She has vast experience in teaching children across the primary range and honestly could not imagine doing anything else - she thinks it's the best job in the world! After two years serving as GSP's Head of School from 2020-2022, Lisa now has the privilege of being the Headteacher and will continue to lead the school on its journey of excellence working alongside the staff, governors, pupils and parents to provide the very best. Lisa enjoys working in partnership with our other Challenge Academy Trust schools and sits on various Teaching and Learning and Operational Hubs for the Trust as well as leading on the TCAT Reads initiative. When she's not at GSP, she loves to spend time with her family and dogs; she is the very proud mum to 3 grown-up girls and to her beautiful grandson and grandaughter, who definitely keep her on her toes!
	Deputy Headteacher Tom Gawne BA (Hons) QTS, NPQML, NPQSL Tom joined the team at Great Sankey Primary School 10 years ago initially as a class teacher having taught previously at a school in Liverpool. He has been a member of the school's Senior Leadership Team since 2017 and has taught in all year groups across KS2. In addition to vast KS2 experience, Tom has lots of experience in teaching children across the primary age range alongside some experience in Secondary education; focusing on the transition between KS2 and 3. In school, Tom is responsibe for leading English, Pupil Premium, Assessment, Science and Teaching & Learning practices; as well as the development of the curriculum. Over recent years, he has led the TCAT Primary Englih Hub and is currently studying for his National Professional Qualification for Headship. Tom is an approved KS2 STA moderator for the local authority and also leads the TCAT Teaching & Learning Hub as the lead practitioner for Primary. In his free time, Tom has been a school governor and enjoys travelling & spending time with his family and friends. Tom is the Deputy DSL in school supporting the school Safeguarding Team.
	Senior Leader: SENDco and Inclusion Lead Nia Williams BA (Hons) PGCE Nia joined Great Sankey Primary in 2017 having taught in 3 different primary schools for 24 years and has been KS2 lead, Acting Assistant Head and Acting Deputy Head. Since joining Great Sankey Primary, Nia has taught in KS2, as she has predominantly done throughout her career, although she does have experience teaching across the full primary age range. Nia has been responsible for leading many primary subjects throughout her career, but was appointed as the school’s SENDCo in 2021. She works closely in partnership with parents and carers to ensure that all children, with regard to any additional need and disability, develop the attitudes, behaviours and skills to enable them to learn. As well as co-ordinating SEND across the school, Nia is a member of the safeguarding team. Furthermore, Nia has a real passion for music and enjoys running the school choir - particularly enjoying giving children to opportunity to develop their confidence through performances. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching films, going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.
	Senior Leader: Early Years, Personal Development & Mental Health Jayne Wrangles BEd (Hons) Jayne was lucky enough to secure a post at Great Sankey Primary School in 1999 having previously taught KS1 for Wigan LEA. Jayne is extremely passionate about all things Early Years. She is a Specialist Leader in EYFS and has supported a number of other schools on their development of EYFS. As well as teaching in Reception, Jayne leads EYFS, PSHE, Personal Development and Mental Health across school. Jayne is a Mental Health First Aider and has completed the Senior Mental Health lead qualification through Leeds Beckett University. Outside of school Jayne loves to spend time travelling and having fun with her 2 amazing daughters, her husband and her little dog, Dottie. Senior Leader: Foundation Curriculum & Assessment Callum Waters BA (Hons) QTS Callum joined the team at Great Sankey Primary School in 2024 as Curriculum and Assessment leader for the Foundation subjects, having previously taught in two other primary schools across the North-West. He has experience in teaching both KS1 and KS2 children and is currently studying to complete his NPQSL qualification. In his previous role, Callum was appointed as part of the senior leadership team where he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of Lower Key Stage 2 as a phase leader. Alongside this, Callum has led on developing and delivering a new and bespoke humanities curriculum, that has been nationally recognised with a Gold Quality Mark in History. From this work, Callum was asked to write an article for the Historical Association to help support other schools with their own History curriculums. In school, Callum is responsible for the development of the foundation curriculum and assessment, school marketing and promotion, school council. He also sits on the school safeguarding team supporting the work we do in keeping our school community safe. Outside of school, Callum enjoys spending time with his family, as well as watching sports.

Administration, Technical and Site Team

Office Secretary: Miss Laura Buckley

Finance Officer: Mrs Louise Bolan

Site Manager: Mr Dennis Bates

Maintenance Officer: Mr Don Hurst

IT Technician: Abtec

Children's Champion Team (Safeguarding, SEN, Mental Health)

Safeguarding: Mrs Lisa Wilding (DSL), Mrs Nia Williams (SENDco & LAC), Miss Sarah Leah (Dep DSL), Mr Tom Gawne (Dep DSL), Mrs Jayne Wrangles (Mental Health, PSHE and RSE Lead)

Safeguarding, Pastoral and Early Help Lead: Miss Sarah Leah

Mental Health and Well-being Lead: Mrs Jayne Wrangles

Mental Health First Aid Trained: Mrs Jayne Wrangles

SENDco: Mrs Nia Williams

Speech and Language: Mrs Julie Pearson

Early Years Foundation Stage Team


Head of Early Years Reception Teacher (Cherry Tree class) Mrs Jayne Wrangles	Nursery Teacher (Seedlings class) Mrs Sharon Johnson	Nursery Teacher (Seedlings class) Mrs Liz Mayers	Reception Teacher (Cherry Tree class) Mrs Claire Garvey


Reception Teacher (Lime Tree class) Mrs Karen Gow	Reception Assistant Mrs Paula Wilks	Reception Assistant Mrs Janet Mahony

Nursery Assistant Mrs Ange McVey	Nursery Assistant Miss Abbi Williams

Key Stage One Team


Willow Tree class (Y1) Mrs Steph Bani	Sycamore Tree class (Y1/2) Miss Katie Humphreys	Maple Tree class (Y2) Mrs Nia Williams (SENDCo)	Maple Tree class (Y2) Mrs Sarah Franklin


Key Stage One Assistant Miss Rachel Fellows	Key Stage One Assistant Mrs Rachel Kerridge	Key Stage One Assistant Mrs Julie Pearson

Lower Key Stage Two Team (Years 3&4)


Elm Tree class (Y3) Miss Abbi Hewitson	Hazel Tree class (Y3/4) Mr Matthew McIntyre	Beech Tree class (Y4) Miss Jess Heywood


Beech Tree class (Y4) Mrs Stacie Rowlands	Lower Key Stage 2 Assistant Mrs Victoria Holden

Upper Key Stage Two Team (Years 5&6)


Pine Tree class (Y5) Mr Callum Waters (Senior Leader)	Oak Tree class (Y5/6) Mr Stuart Johnson	Elder Tree class (Y6) Mr David Ellis	Year 6 Strategic Intervention Support Mr Tom Gawne (DHT)


Upper Key Stage 2 Assistant Mrs Michelle Gibson	Teaching Assistant Support for Key Stage 2 Mrs Natalie Green	HLTA for whole school PPA cover Mrs Jo Al-Moukhtar
Learning Support Team

Learning Support Assistant Mrs Sharon King	Learning Support Assistant Mrs Neesha Culverwell	Learning Support Assistant Miss Chloe Ellis