Deputy Headteacher, KS2 Lead and Year 5 Teacher

Mr Hughes

Hi, my name is Gwynan Hughes and I am the teacher in Year 5. I have been teaching for 15 years and find every day brings something new! My main passion is music and any spare time I have is spent composing and recording songs for children in our school! I also love computing and enjoy taking computers apart and creating videos and video games.

KS1 Lead and Year 2 Teacher

Mrs Ascroft

Hello! 

My name is Alison Ascroft and I am the Year 2 teacher and Key Stage One Phase leader. I have been teaching for 17 years and I love my job! I enjoy being part of each child’s individual learning journey, seeing all thrive. I have an expertise in English, early reading and writing development. In my spare time I love to sing and am an active member of a Community Choir. I look forward to singing with the children and being part of the Trinity team!

Reception Class Teacher
Mrs Green

Hi, I’m Mrs Green, the Year R class teacher. I love working with children and nurturing their curiosity through various learning activities and giving them opportunities to achieve their optimum potential. I particularly enjoy spending time outside and exploring nature.

Year One Class Teacher
Mrs Nixon

Hello my name is Janice Nixon and I really enjoy working with young children and have been a teacher for 15 years. I find nurturing and developing the skills and knowledge in young children very rewarding. I truly believe that children learn best when they are having fun! I particularly like to be active and I like to bring this inside and outside the classroom and through all the areas of learning.

Year Three Teacher
Mr Hawman

Hello, my name is Jonny Hawman and I am the Year 3 class teacher. I have been teaching for a number of years and thoroughly enjoy working with children. I have worked for Trinity and St Michaels for six years as a teaching assistant and now as a class teacher. My passion lies within P.E and being active.  I believe the saying goes ‘choose a job you love and you never have to work a day in your life’. I definitely love what I do!

Year Four Teacher
Miss Hargreaves

Hi, I’m Miss Hargreaves, the Year 4 class teacher. Supporting and nurturing children is something I am very passionate about and I feel fortunate to be able to do this in such a valuing school like Trinity St Michaels. My favourite subjects are Science, History and English. I also enjoy being active and therefore I aim to incorporate this into learning as much as possible. I look forward to creating engaging lessons for the children to enjoy!

Year Five Teacher
Miss Pemberton

Hello, I am Louise Pemberton, the Year 5 class teacher. Taking the plunge and changing career was the best decision I have ever made! I feel very lucky to be working at such a wonderful school, with a great team of people and such polite, caring and ambitious children. My favourite subjects are English Literature, History and Art.  I also have a passion for outdoor learning and cannot wait to use Trinity’s facilities. “Tell me and I’ll forget, show me and I might remember, but involve me and I’ll LEARN!”

Year Six Teacher
Miss Beck

Hi, I’m Miss Beck. I’ve been at Trinity for four years and I teach Year Six. I love what each day brings and love finding interesting and innovative ways to teach the children. I have a particular love for English and love finding new books for the children to fall in love with!

Mrs Chadwick

Hi, I’m Becky Chadwick and I am a Teaching Assistant in Year Six and the P.E lead in school. I am very lucky, as I get to work with all the children from Y1-Y6!

I am passionate about PE and love nothing better than seeing children enjoying physical activity and learning new sports.
I am an avid football fan, and in my spare time I coach a local team.

Mr Maynard

Hi, my name is Ewan Maynard and I am a Teaching Assistant in Year Four. I feel very excited and lucky to be working in a school with such a fantastic atmosphere and with a team that are so dedicated and enthusiastic. I enjoy being involved in the delivery of the full range of Primary subjects but particularly love helping children make progress in Mathematics, and – as a keen sportsman – will be heavily involved in helping the school deliver its outstanding sports programme.

Mrs Drury

Hi, I’m Tracey Drury and I’m part of the team of TAs in KS2. Working in such a caring school, where the children are encouraged to reach their full potential, is a real privilege. Witnessing the discovery of hidden talents, especially in arts and crafts, is something I’ll never tire of!

Mrs Gibbons

Mrs Kilburn

Mrs Duff

Hello my name is Lauren Gibbons and my main role is supporting children in Year Three. I love my job and feel privileged to work with an amazing team of professionals. I have a passion for sport and exercise and believe sport should be accessible for all to enjoy.

Hi, I’m Mrs Kilburn and I support in Year Five. This is my second year at Trinity and St. Michael’s. I’m really enjoying getting to know all of the children and parents.

Hi my name is Laura Duff. I have worked as a teaching assistant for 9 years and I’m proud to be part of the Trinity family. My interests are: cooking, art, walking, reading and spending time with my family.

Mrs Ross

Hello – my name is Karen Ross.  I have worked at Trinity and St Michaels’s since 2013 and feel extremely fortunate to be part of such a special school where I thoroughly enjoy working in Year 1.

Miss Ross

Hi, I’m Abigail Ross and I am a Teaching Assistant in Year R. I enjoy helping the children settle into school, learn about their interests and support them with their learning.

Mr Palmer-Davies

Hello, I’m Dave Palmer-Davies and I love being a TA here at Trinity. My interests include: Rugby and coaching rugby, climbing the fells in Cumbria, horses and spending time with my three boys.

Mr Shorrock

Mrs Young

Hi my name is David! I am a 1:1 teaching assistant in KS2 and offer support in many classes. I am very passionate about art and design and love to help the children express themselves through creative subjects.

Hi my name is Jennifer Young and I’m from Scotland. I’m a TA, previous gymnastics coach and love working with children. Music is my passion and I love a good sing song!

Business Manager
Mrs Rigby

Bursar
Mrs Lawrenson

Hello, my name is Carole Rigby and I am the School Business Manager. You will usually find me in the office, on the telephone or on my computer. I am passionate about spending our school money in the best way to ensure our children benefit from the most up to date resources possible.

Hi, my name is Julie and I work in our school office, answering calls and welcoming visitors. I love my job, which enables me to support both our fabulous teaching team and our Trinity families.

Miss Hart

Mrs Young

Hi my name is Gemma Hart and I work in Pre-school. I’ve worked with children for many years and have twin boys of my own. I feel very lucky to work in such a wonderful school and love feeling part of the Trinity family.

Hi, I’m Lucy Young and I am one of the Preschool teachers/leads. After several years working as a 1:1 TA, I joined the Trinity team last year and feel very blessed to be part of such a supportive friendly team. I find working with young children incredibly rewarding and I am grateful to be part of all their learning journeys.’