Staff 

Staff 2021 - 2022

Senior Leadership Team

• Jayne Venables
  Executive Headteacher & Lead DSL
  Jayne Venables

  I have been associated with St. Andrew's Infant school since 2008 when I first started working at the school as Kingfisher Class teacher, and then becoming the Headteacher at the school in 2011. I became the Headteacher at Potters Gate Primary School in April 2015 and it is so exciting to be working with both schools currently.

  When I am not working at Potters Gate Primary or St. Andrew's I like to spend time walking with my lovely Working Cocker Spaniel, Jasper and out in my garden. I have chickens which help with my other passion which is cooking. When  I find quiet time I like to knit and read. I live in Farnham with my two teenage children.

   

• Carol Trottier
  Executive Deputy Headteacher & DSL
  Carol Trottier

  Having lived in Farnham for 23 years I feel very fortunate to live in such a wonderful town. Since 2009 I  have been teaching in Farnham schools and now have the privilege of working with wonderful colleagues and children at both Potters Gate and St Andrew's.

  I have three teenage daughters and one very cute guinea pig called Lily. As a family we love travelling, walking, cooking and generally just being together!

   

• Jo Farncombe
  Assistant Headteacher & DSL
  Jo Farncombe

  Hello, my name is Jo Farncombe and I started working at Potters Gate in September 2015. I love working here as it is such a positive and happy environment and we are very lucky to have such fun, kind and inquisitive children. 

   

  I have lived in Farnham for nearly thirty years and I actually came to Potters Gate as a child myself! I have great memories of competing in Sports Day on the field and playing the part of an orphan in the production of Oliver at the end of Year Six!  Autumn is my favourite time of year, I love going on walks in the countryside and curling up with a book in front of the log burner.

• Alexis Carpenter
  Assistant Headteacher, SENCo, Inclusion Manager & DSL
  Alexis Carpenter

  Farnham has been my home for over 35 years and I love being part of the local community. I have been fortunate to have attended and taught in some of the best schools in the area. My own schooling started in Seale village school which had many similarities to St. Andrew's. Teaching runs in my family so it was inevitable that I decided this was the career for me. I first started teaching in a primary school in Dorking but after a few years there I decided I wanted to be back teaching in Farnham.  I spent over 15 years in a small village infant school just off the Hog's Back.  I have many happy memories of my time there such as teaching Maypole dancing to the children and putting on productions and events for the parents and the local community.

  I am thoroughly enjoying my role as SENDCo and Assistant Head at Potters Gate and am very excited to be part of the St. Andrew's team in these roles.

   

• Louise Daly
  Assistant Headteacher & DSL
  Louise Daly

  Potters Gate is a very special school where the well-being and development of the children is central to everything we do. I have been teaching here since 2014 and thoroughly enjoy being part of a very creative, passionate team who strive to inspire the children every day.

   

  I have lived in Farnham for sixteen years, and I love the town and its surrounding countryside. My family includes my husband, my two teenage children and a cheeky Cairn Terrier called Toffee. At the weekend, I love to go running around the North Downs and spending quality time with my friends and family.

   

• Catherine Floyd
  DSL & Squirrels Class Teacher
  Catherine Floyd

  I have been very lucky to have lived and worked Farnham for over 20 years. With six children life is joyfully chaotic and has little space for a peaceful moment, but I thrive on the challenges that this brings. My family have enjoyed the rich opportunities that Farnham offers and have been involved in many of the clubs and organisations in the town. We try to support our community whenever we can, especially through our commitment to scouting in Farnham. My approach to teaching supports my belief that each child deserves a holistic and enriched learning experience, allowing them to develop as well rounded happy children with a passion for lifelong learning. Working with everyone at Potters Gate School has been a pleasure and I look forward to the future with excitement.

Teachers

• Eloise Hardisty
  YR - Bumblebees
  Eloise Hardisty

  

• Megan Gillies
  YR - Ladybirds
  Megan Gillies

  

• Catherine Floyd
  Y1 - Squirrels
  Catherine Floyd

  

  I have been very lucky to have lived and worked Farnham for over 20 years. With six children life is joyfully chaotic and has little space for a peaceful moment, but I thrive on the challenges that this brings. My family have enjoyed the rich opportunities that Farnham offers and have been involved in many of the clubs and organisations in the town. We try to support our community whenever we can, especially through our commitment to scouting in Farnham. My approach to teaching supports my belief that each child deserves a holistic and enriched learning experience, allowing them to develop as well rounded happy children with a passion for lifelong learning. Working with everyone at Potters Gate School and St. Andrews has been a pleasure and I look forward to the future with excitement.

• Zara Munday
  Y1 - Squirrels
  Zara Munday

  

• Catherine Newhall
  Y1 - Hedgehogs
  Catherine Newhall

  

  I joined Potters Gate and St. Andrews in 2019 and feel incredibly lucky to be part of the school team. It is wonderful to teach in such a caring school where the wellbeing of each child is the centre of everything we do.

  I have lived in Farnham for over 10 years with my husband and three boys. Weekends are mainly spent on sports pitches but we love to get outdoors and enjoy the surrounding countryside with our family and friends.

• Olivia Wilkin
  Y1 - Hedgehogs
  Olivia Wilkin

  

  Hello, my name is Olivia Wilkin and I started working at Potters Gate in September 2014. I love working here as it has such a family feel and the wellbeing of the children is at the heart of everything we do. I really enjoy being part of a team who inspire me with their creativity, passion and enthusiasm.

  I am the Maths lead at both Potters Gate and St. Andrews school as well as being a Lead Practitioner for the Good Shepherd Trust and a Primary Mastery Specialist for the NCETM. These roles keep me very busy on my three days out of class, but I love being able to go and support other schools and teachers and help them develop Maths.

  At the weekend, I love going out and exploring with friends and family and finding new brunch spots. I love growing vegetables in my garden and going for long walks in the countryside with my puppy Ralph and curling up with a book and large mug of Earl Grey tea.

   

• Kate Durack
  Y2 - Badgers
  Kate Durack

  

  I have been part of the St. AndrewÃÆ'¯¿½s and Potters Gate team since 2011 when I joined St. AndrewÃÆ'¯¿½s as a class teacher before having my children.ÃÆ'¯¿½ Now my own child is a pupil at St. AndrewÃÆ'¯¿½s and so I have been able to continue being part of this lovely school community.

  I joined Potters Gate School in April 2020 and feel privileged to be part of this wonderful school where each child is nurtured and given such enriching learning experiences. I am very excited to be back teaching in such a happy and friendly school.

  Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my two young children who keep me very busy, in my spare time I love to be outside with my family, read and play the piano.

• Rebecca Birch
  Y2 - Badgers
  Rebecca Birch

  Hello, my name is Rebecca Birch.  

  I have been teaching at Potters Gate for several years. The school holds a very special place in my heart because I live in the local area and my son attended Potters Gate.  

  I love teaching, discovering and exploring new experiences with children, being creative and having fun! I feel passionately about nurturing children's wellbeing and helping them to grow and develop their skills to become independent, resilient and passionate learners.  

  I have lived in Farnham for around 20 years and love the nearby countryside to spend time with my family and walk my dog Willow. Outside of school I like to do yoga, gardening and to read. Not many people know that I also like to do archery!  

• Kirsty Bhoopal
  Y2 - Foxes
  Kirsty Bhoopal

  

  My name is Kirsty Bhoopal and I have been working at Potters Gate since moving to Farnham 15 years ago. I love working in Key Stage 1, helping to nurture the youngest pupils in our school through their early years in education and seeing them grow and develop their personalities and friendships.

  There have been lots of positive changes with the expansion across Potters Gate and St. Andrews, while still keeping the spirit of community and close co-operative working with colleagues.  I look forward to helping Potters Gate and St. Andrews flourish even more in the future.

  In my spare time  I love reading and getting out and about with my family.

• Tina Henderson
  Y2 - Foxes
  Tina Henderson

  

  With many years teaching experience across Kent, Warwickshire and Surrey, my family and I settled in Farnham where I have taught in year 3 at Potters Gate since 2013. I love working with children and having 2 daughters of my own, feel passionately about children and how they learn and develop.

  I am also the PE Lead at both Potters Gate and St. Andrew's school and with such sporty, enthusiastic children at both sites, I am kept very busy managing sporting opportunities for all of our pupils.

• Dan Hallett
  Y2 - Puffins
  Dan Hallett

  

  Hello, I'm Dan Hallett and I'm currently one of the teachers in Year 3.

   

  I have been teaching at Potters Gate C of E School for seven years and am passionate about being a positive member of the Potters Gate and St Andrew's School Community. I am also a parent of a child that that has had their young life enhanced by the enriched opportunities that the school provides. Accordingly, I want to be a part of ensuring that every child is inspired and has the opportunity to progress and achieve their social and academic potential and for them to feel safe and enthused to be at school with their peers. 

   

  At the weekend I enjoy long walks with my family in the surrounding countryside, coach a Youth Football team and attending numerous sport's fixtures and theatre and music performances.

   

• Luke Perkins
  Y3 - Puffins
  Luke Perkins

  

• Hannah Hughes
  Y3 - Pelicans
  Hannah Hughes

  

• Joolz Glowacki
  Y3 - Penguins
  Joolz Glowacki

  

  Hi everyone, I am Mrs Glowacki and I have been a part of Potters Gate School for many years. My three children all attended Potters Gate and I was a parent helper before training as a teaching assistant and then a Primary teacher. I really enjoy singing and all the school performances and running film club.

  I live in Farnham with my family and two dogs and love walking in the local area. I enjoy reading, baking, listening to music and going to concerts.

• Malini Kakkar
  Y3 - Penguins
  Malini Kakkar

  

  Hi everyone, I joined Potters Gate in 2018, I feel very lucky to be a part of this amazing school where children are nurtured and cared for and staff wellbeing is very important. I taught in a secondary school in India and had a catering business when I came to UK.  

  I live in Farnham with my husband and two girls.  I love cooking, singing, gardening and love going on walks with our dog on the weekends. 

  
  

• Anna Chapman
  Y4 - Stingrays
  Anna Chapman

  

  My name is Anna Chapman and I have worked at Potters Gate since 2015. I began working in Year 5, which I really enjoyed. After a few years I decided I would like a change. In 2019, I moved to Year 2, which I love.
  
  My favourite subject to teach is English - which I love planning and researching!
  
  In my spare time, I love to go for long walks with dogs and friends. I also love sewing, and enjoy making things for my home and others.

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• Julie Paul
  Y4 - Dolphins
  Julie Paul

  

  I started my teaching career in my hometown of Bournemouth and since then have taught across London, Hampshire and Surrey. I love teaching; getting to know each child as an individual and helping them achieve their potential is the best thing in the world (with lots of fun along the way of course!)

   

  Potters Gate is a school where the wellbeing of the children comes first which is something I wholeheartedly support. The children here are so caring towards each other which is wonderful to see and be a part of. 

   

  I live with my partner, my two growing (please stop!!!) children and two dogs. I am currently halfway through writing a children's novel and like to explore nature with my children. 

   

• Laura Nolan
  Y4 - Turtles
  Laura Nolan

  

  After over 15 years in marketing, I decided to follow my heart and train to be a teacher. I am very proud to be both a parent and teacher at Potters Gate and love being part of such an affectionate, inspiring and supportive community.
  Outside of school I enjoy playing my trumpet, running, growing fruit and veg in my garden, cooking and eating! 

   

• Jo Farncombe
  Y5 - Giraffes
  Jo Farncombe

  

  Hello, my name is Jo Farncombe and I started working at Potters Gate in September 2015. I love working here as it is such a positive and happy environment and we are very lucky to have such fun, kind and inquisitive children.

  I have lived in Farnham for nearly thirty years and I actually came to Potters Gate as a child myself! I have great memories of competing in Sports Day on the field and playing the part of an orphan in the production of Oliver at the end of Year Six!  Autumn is my favourite time of year, I love going on walks in the countryside and curling up with a book in front of the log burner.

• Kirsty Niland
  Y5 - Rhinos
  Kirsty Niland

  

  I my name is Kirsty Niland. I have always wanted to be teacher from a very young age so I was over the moon to start my teaching career in Aldershot over 10 years ago now! I have worked at Potters Gate since January 2016 and absolutely love it here! I have had the pleasure of being the RE lead at Potters Gate and St. Andrews for the last 3 years now and really enjoy being able to observe RE lessons across both schools as well as working closely with St. Andrews Church. I love spending the weekend with my family; I have 3 energetic children and a new puppy. As a family we love exploring the great outdoors, baking and playing lots of family games! 

• Dan Goodall
  Y5 - Rhinos
  Dan Goodall

  

• David Millar
  Y5 - Elephants
  David Millar

  

  I have worked in both mainstream and special education schools for the past 9 years, supporting children with a variety of needs. Having already taken a degree in Special Education Needs and Inclusive Practice, I decided to take the leap over to teaching, currently working as part of the fantastic Year 5 team at Potters Gate. 

   

  I greatly enjoy the outdoors and very much enjoy the opportunities the children at the school have to learn about both our local and global environment. I also have a big fondness for music, previously teaching guitar and ukulele, and love to bring share this passion with the children at school. 

• Lou Daly
  Y6 - Tigers
  Lou Daly

  

  Potters Gate is a very special school where the well-being and development of the children is central to everything we do. I have been teaching here since 2014 and thoroughly enjoy being part of a very creative, passionate team who strive to inspire the children every day.

  I have lived in Farnham for sixteen years, and I love the town and its surrounding countryside. My family includes my husband, my two teenage children and a cheeky Cairn Terrier called Toffee. At the weekend, I love to go running around the North Downs and spending quality time with my friends and family.

• Ginnie Carter
  Y6 - Tigers
  Ginnie Carter

  

  Hello everyone. I have been teaching since 1997 so 24 years now! From Inner city London to lovely Surrey I have been lucky enough to work in a few different schools over the years. I have been at Potters Gate for 3 years and loved joining the Year 6 team working with Lions and Tigers. I feel privileged to now join KS1 to nurture the younger children and help them on thier learning journey.

   I have 3 children and a very over excited spaniel and enjoy lots of walks in our beautiful countryside

• Kate McMahon
  Y6 - Lions
  Kate McMahon

  

  Throughout the course of my career, I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to teach diverse groups of students across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. I started off my teaching career in the North of England, near where I grew up and then broadened my horizons by teaching abroad in Rome for 5 years and now here in Farnham.

  I joined Potters Gate in September 2018 and feel incredibly lucky to be part of an amazing team. It is a school that is successful, ambitious and forward-looking; a school that builds on its strengths and helps raise the standard of achievement for all students.

  At the weekend, I love to go out and explore the surrounding areas. I also enjoy lovely walks in the countryside with the dogs.

  In the holidays I really look forward to heading back up North to spend time with my family, especially my niece, Jessica and nephew, William. As well as, jetting off somewhere hot.

Other regular teaching staff

Mrs Ginnie Carter

Mrs Nicky Norton (Dance)

Inclusion Team

Mrs Hollie Brightman (Home School Link Worker)

Mrs Annie Canton - ELSA and Nurture Practitioner

Teaching Assistants

Mrs Bianca Grant

Mrs Caroline Yates

Mrs Michele Vidler

Miss Sarah White

Mrs Emma Roseveare

Mrs Donna McDonald

Mrs Hannah Fazakerley

Miss Catherine Ashton

Mrs Vicky Langhorne

Ms Maggie Payne

Mr Dan Goodall

Miss Katy Winning

Mr Luke Perkins

Mrs Amanda Davis

Miss Kellie de la Huliniere

Mrs Isabel Edward

Miss Hady Knight

Mrs Malini Kakkar

Miss Harriet Hawes

Mrs Donna Neale

Mrs Nicky Tempest-Woods

Mrs Rupi Gill

Miss Sammy Duncton

Mrs Louise Cakebread

Miss Rachel Sims

Mrs Helen Jackson

Mrs Jo Sutton

Mrs Sophie Budd

Mrs Nicola Stagg

Mrs Tammy Chouler

Lunchtime supervisors

Miss Rachel Sims (Senior Midday Supervisor)

Mrs Roula Koroniou

Mrs Brenda Simner

Mrs Linda Burchett-Vass

Miss Kayleigh Bryce

Ms Trish McGuire

Mrs Joanna Sutton

Librarian

Mrs Hannah Fazakerley

School Office

Miss Katherine Scholes – Office Manager and DSL

Mrs Anna Mallett – Assistant Office Manager and Attendance Manager

Mrs Olivia Richmond - Admin Assistant/HR Officer

Mrs Miriam Forster - Admin Assistant, School Fund and Care Club Administrator 

Ms Cara Whitby - Admin Assistant

Mrs Carolyn Elder - School Business Manager

ICT Technician

IMS Computing

Care Club

Miss Rachel Sims – Care Club and Breakfast Club Manager

Mrs Caroline Yates - Breakfast Club Deputy Manager

Mrs Helen Latham - Care Club Deputy Manager

Miss Kayleigh Bryce

Miss Samantha Duncton

Mrs Isabel Edward

Miss Ellie McDonald

Ms Trish McGuire

Mrs Roula Koroniou

Mrs Jo Sutton

Caretaker

Mr Martin Atkinson-Weller

Mr Melvin Antonio