Our Team

At our school, we place great importance on building strong relationships between home and school while maintaining the warm, family feel that makes St Mary's special. Our teaching staff are available at the end of the school day, and you will always find our Headteacher or a member of our SLT on the gates each morning, ready to share in your concerns, celebrations, or simply a friendly chat.

For parents who are unable to meet in person after school, appointments can easily be arranged through the school office by telephone or email, ensuring that every family feels connected, supported, and part of our school family.

School Leadership Team

Headteacher                          Mrs A Macartney BA (Hons) MA

Deputy Headteacher             Vacancy

Senior Teacher EYFS/KS1    Mrs Whiting (maternity leave)

Senior Teacher KS2               Ms S Battson

SENCo                                   Mrs G Finch             senco@st-marys-burnham.essex.sch.uk

Class Teachers

Amber Class      EYFS           Mrs Y Scarrott 

Diamond Class  Year 1           Mrs B Hull (Mrs K Ovenden  - maternity leave)

Emerald Class    Year 2          Miss P Knapton and Mrs C Deacon

Opal Class 1       Year 3          Mrs M Warnes & Miss P Knapton     

Opal Class 2       Year 3          Mrs C Morris & Mrs C Speller                                              

Ruby Class         Year 4          Miss H Tavner

Sapphire Class   Year 5          Ms V David

Topaz Class        Year 6          Ms S Battson

PPA and Sports Teacher

Mrs M Warnes

 Music Specialist Teacher

Mrs L Maxwell

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

Mrs G Finch

Learning Support Assistants

Mrs L Beale

Mrs A Berry

Mrs L Braybrook

Miss S Brookes

Mrs C Chivers

Mrs V Cullender

Mrs S Hook

Mrs Z Hymas

Mrs J Ketley

Miss C Lyon

Mrs J Newbery

Mrs A Nicholls

Mrs V Stokes

Mrs T Pitty

Miss A Thorpe-Keen

Mrs C Wingrove

 Lunchtime Play Team

Mrs A Nicholls (Senior Assistant)

Mrs L Braybrook

Mrs C Chivers

Mrs J Ketley 

Miss C Lyon

Mrs J Newbery

Mrs V Stokes

Miss A Thorpe-Keen

Mrs C Wingrove

Breakfast and Teatime Clubs Before and After School Care

Mrs S Hook (Breakfast & Tea Teatime Club Leader)

Miss S Brookes (Breakfast & Teatime Club Assistant)

Mrs A Thorpe-Keen (Teatime Club Assistant)

Mrs J Ketley (Breakfast & Teatime Club Assistant)

 Administrative and Clerical Staff

Miss K Baker (Office Manager)

Mrs J Lance (Administrative Assistant)

 Catering Staff

Ms L Smyth  (Catering Manager)

Miss C Grinham  (Catering Assistant)

Mrs K Watts (Catering Assistant)

 Site Manager

 Mr A Healey

 Cleaners

Miss N Smith

Mrs J Lawrence