Meet the staff
Senior Leadership Team
Head Teacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Michael Salisbury
I am delighted to lead the staff team at the Abbey school. I am passionate about providing high-quality primary education for all children in our care, challenging and supporting them along the way.
I have been the Head teacher and Deputy Head in other local schools and know the beautiful North Dorset area very well. Please say hello if you see me around the school!
As the DSL for the school, please contact me if yo have any safeguarding concerns.
Mrs Sally Howard
Assistant Head & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Co-ordinator
SENCO
Mrs Howard began teaching at Abbey in 1997. Her role is an important one, helping us to ensure all pupils make progress and fulfil their potential, especially those whose needs or circumstances require adaptations or additional support. Her remit extends to individuals and groups, including disabled pupils, those who are academically more or less able, minority ethnic pupils, and many others.
Class |
Teacher |
Teaching Assistant and/or SEN provision |
Reception |
Miss Charlie DymockMrs Maxine Sanderson |
Miss Charlie Dymock, Mrs Jane Pritchard, Mrs Karen Cole, Mrs Paula Mowbray |
Year 1 |
Mrs Charlie Marshall |
Mrs Julie IsaacsMrs Kate Brockway (Wednesday pm) |
Year 2 |
Mrs Holli Bastable(Mrs Mitchell – Wed am) |
Mrs Leigh-Ann Dickson |
Year 3 |
Miss Vicki Wonnacott Mon – Wednesday)Mrs Sophie Ferre (Thursday & Friday) |
Mrs Kate Brockway, Mrs Rachel Ralph, Mrs Jeanette White |
Year 4 |
Mrs Lorraine Stone |
Mrs Jo Blakey, Mrs Karen Cole, Mrs Ruth Steele |
Year 5 |
Mrs Jane Wood (Mon – Wed)Mrs Lucy Chalke (Thursday & Friday) |
Mrs Jeanette White (Mrs Jo Blakey (Fri), Mrs Elaine Mitchell (Mon) Mrs Rachel Ralph (Mon & Fri)
|
Year 6 |
Ms Amanda Saunders |
Mrs Kim Brown (Mrs Elaine Mitchell (Mon), Mrs Jeanette White (Wed)) |
ELSA Support
Mrs Leigh-Ann Dickson
Admin and Support Staff
Mrs Gully Fahie, School Secretary
Mrs Sarah Stevens, Finance Officer
Mrs Saskia King, Receptionist
Mrs Rachel Gale, Clerk to the Governors
Lunch Time Supervisors
Mrs Rachel Kemp, Mrs Paula Mowbray, Mrs Beth Harris
Mrs Jeanette White, Mrs Saskia King, Erin Elford (Supply TA),Mrs Karen Cole, Mrs Kate Brockway, Sarah Adams and Mrs Leigh-Ann Dickson.
Supply MDS Mrs Trudy Green
Cleaning Staff
Mrs Julie Isaacs
Mrs Christine Judd
In addition to our dedicated staff, we are fortunate to be supported by a team of volunteer parents, grandparents, friends from St James’ Church and many others.
Please do get in touch if you would like to help in school in any way.