Our Staff
We have a dedicated team of talented and inspirational staff who are committed to delivering the highest standards for each and every pupil at The Rookeries.
The Rookeries (acting) Headteacher is Mr D Dunn.
Mr Dunn is supported by a dynamic team of senior leaders and staff. We strongly believe that outstanding staff are essential to delivering an outstanding education. We put a lot of effort into recruiting the very best people. We then invest heavily in their continuing professional development. Our people matter and our focus on investing in our people is at the very centre of our culture and practice.
Senior Leadership Team
| Headteacher (acting) | Mr D Dunn |
| Assistant Headteacher | Miss D Marsh |
| Assistant Headteacher (acting) | Miss L Garland-Jones |
Teachers - Early Years Foundation Stage
| Lead Teacher | Miss L Garland-Jones |
| Teacher | Miss E Clements |
Teachers - Key Stage 1
| Class 1 Teacher | Miss K Hemsworth |
| Class 1/2 Teacher | Mrs K Simpson |
| Class 2 Teacher | Miss L Hay |
Teacher - Key Stage 2
| Class 3 Teacher | Miss L Metcalfe |
| Class 3/4 Teacher | Mrs M Roberts |
| Class 4 Teacher | Mrs C Holdroyd |
| Class 5 Teacher | Miss T Houghton |
| Class 5/6 Teacher | Mr S Williamson |
| Class 6 Teacher | Miss P Clarke |
| Class 5, 5/6 & 6 Teacher. | Mrs I Fix |
Deaf Resource
| Head of Deaf Provisions | Miss K Reed |
| Lead Deaf Instructor | Mr M Freeman |
| Qualified Teachers of the Deaf | Ms A Sutcliffe |
| Staff Interpreters | Mr S Bristoll & Mrs J L Stokes |
| Deaf Instructors | Mrs L Dunne, Miss R Leam & Mrs C Holmes |
| Specialist Learning Support | Mrs M Durham, Mrs J Ward, Miss S Hakiki, & Mrs P Woodhouse |
Nursery Nurses
| EYFS | Mrs A Jones |
| EYFS | Mrs A Nunns |
Learning Support Assistants
| Miss J Blackburn | Mrs H Coates | Miss C Knox | Mrs C Whiting |
| Miss A Briggs | Miss H Derkacz | Mrs T Mortimer | Miss M Williams |
| Miss J Broadbent | Miss S-L Hunter | Mrs S Moss | |
| Miss K Clarke | Miss L Jones | Mrs J Philmore |
Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)
Miss E Umpleby
Learning Mentor
| Learning Mentor | Mr G Plunkett |
Breakfast Club Supervisors
| Miss H Derkacz |
| Mrs S Ali |
| Miss C Knox |
Lunchtime Supervisors
| Midday Supervisor | Mrs S Ali |
| Midday Supervisor | Mrs L Ellis |
| Midday Supervisor | Mrs J Powell |
| Midday Supervisor | Mrs S Close |
| Midday Supervisor | Mrs A Meikle |
Catering Team
| Kitchen Staff | Mr G Marriss |
| Kitchen Staff | Mrs S Middleton |
| Kitchen Staff | Ms K Stott |
Administration Team
| Admin Assistant | Miss L Askew |
| Office Manager | Mrs L Bamforth |
Premises Team
| Caretaker | Mr C Tomlinson |
| Cleaner | Mrs S Arden |
| Cleaner | Mrs A Schofield |
| Cleaner | Mrs D Westwood |