Key Stage 1 Team 

• Mrs J McMurrough
  Leader of Learning (currently on maternity leave)
  Mrs J McMurrough

   

  I've been working in schools since 2006. This is the third school that I have worked in having previously taught in schools in both Leeds and Bolton.

  Every day in school is different so there is lots of variety in the job and that keeps it interesting.  The children are so unique, entertaining and passionate about learning and this drives me to prepare and teach lessons that are fun and engaging for all pupils. Teaching allows me to use my creative skills and talents on a daily basis and I thoroughly enjoy each and every day in school.

  I like being part of the whole school team and as Key Stage 1 leader I'm able to make a difference by leading others and sharing good practice.

  The word to describe me as a professional would be 'Dedicated'.

• Miss A Benson
  Calder Class Teacher
  Miss A Benson

  I have been working in schools since. 

  
  I love my job because I love working with children, everyday is different. I love watching children learn and grow, especially when they realise themselves they have learnt how to do something. 

  
  I don't have one particular moment, funny things happen quite often when working with 5 year olds! But my favourite moments are watching things which the children have been practising for a while, such as assemblies and nativity productions. I really love seeing how confident they are and watching them show off what they have learnt to their parents.

  
  A word to describe me is 'Dependable'.

• Miss K Wilkinson
  Calder Class Teaching Assistant
  Miss K Wilkinson

  I have worked in schools since 2012.

   I love seeing children grow and develop to become confident, independent learners. I love to know I am helping sculpt their future and that every day is different. I enjoy making the children’s time in school happy and memorable.

   I have been thinking about my funniest moment working in schools but there are too many and hopefully many more to come. Being involved in my last classes talent show was probably the funniest moment, when one of the boys was doing a ‘free style’ crazy dance and the whole class laughed together. 

   A word to describe me is ‘caring’.

• Miss M Stirk
  Crimple Class Teacher
  Miss M Stirk

  I have been teaching since 2016

  I like my job in Early Years as I get to make a difference to young children's lives on a daily basis.

  The best thing that has happened to me whilst working in a school was seeing my first Reception class perform their Christmas Nativity. 

  A word to describe me is 'Nurturing'.

• Mrs S Wells
  Crimple ClassTeaching Assistant
  Mrs S Wells

  I have worked in schools since 2013.

  What I like about working in schools is being challenged everyday and working with children of all ages.

  The reason why I like working at Valley View is the commitment and high standards the school has of all the staff and children.

  There have been many experiences I can smile at in my time working in schools. One being a Year 3 student had been struggling with their maths for weeks but still persevered; the moment they understood how to work the problem out and could do it again independently was fantastic. The student danced around the classroom telling everyone they knew how to do it, their face lit up. These to me are the best moments working in a school, seeing the children achieve, learn and being able to express themselves.

• Mrs J Bedford
  Year 1 HLTA
  Mrs J Bedford

  I have worked at Valley View since we opened in 2006.

  The best thing about my job is that no two days are the same.

  I have thought about my funniest moment and there are too many to recall as I laugh every day.

  A word to describe me would be 'Determined'.

• Mrs A Fennelly
  Deepdale Class Teacher
  Mrs A Fennelly

  I have been working in schools since 2002.

  I love my job because every day is different. You never know what's around the corner and this makes it fun, challenging but most of all exciting.

  One of the best parts about working in schools has got to be seeing children grow in confidence and enjoying their learning. It is also amazing to see children achieve and progress throughout the year. By the end of each academic year I always feel proud of what all the children have achieved.

  A word to describe me is 'Caring'.

• Mrs H Dowling
  Year 2 Teacher and SENDCo
  Mrs H Dowling

  I have been working in schools since 2004.

  I like it that every day is different when working in a school. You never know what might happen next!

  The best thing was when a Year 1 child said, "You are like the princess in this book!"

  The word that describes me as a professional?   'Enthusiastic'.

• Mrs A Dalgleish
  Deepdale Class Teaching Assistant
  Mrs A Dalgleish

   

  I started working at Valley View in 2011.  Before this I spent a year volunteering with the charity, Beanstalk, which works to improve reading in primary school children. 

  The children and staff are what makes Valley View such a great place to be.  I am proud to be a small cog in the machine that helps give children the skills they'll need for a successful future.

  The best thing has to be watching the progress that every child makes watching them grow in confidence and social skills, as well as abilities.  Being a part of those 'penny-drop' moments is a real pleasure.

  A word to describe me is 'Supportive'.

• Mrs K McNiven
  Deepdale Class Teaching Assistant
  Mrs K McNiven

  I started working at Valley View in September 2019.  This is the first school that I have worked at.

  I like my job because every day is different.  I find this school very friendly and helpful.

  I am enjoying watching the children learn and achieve their goals.  Playground duty makes me smile every day just by watching them use their imaginations.

  A word to describe me: 'Patient'

• Miss A Hussain
  Derwent Class Teacher
  Miss A Hussain

  I have worked in schools since 2017. 

  I enjoy working in school's as each day with every child in my class is unique and no two days are the same.

  I take pride in contributing to the learning and growth of young people.

  As a teacher I believe I am very fortunate to not only teach children but also learn alongside them!

• Mrs K Rhodes
  Derwent Class Teaching Assistant
  Mrs K Rhodes

  Valley View is my first TA position I've been here since 2012. In a previous life I was a IT product Manager.

  I love the fact that every day is different and that each child is an individual who I can help and support.

  The best thing is that a wet tissue can cure ALL ailments!

  A word to describe me would be 'Optimistic'.

   

• Mrs P Bissitt
  Year 2 Senior Teaching Assistant
  Mrs P Bissitt

  I have been working in schools since 2005.

  No two days are ever the same in school. The school is an amazing learning environment made better by the natives (staff and pupils alike).

  There have been WAY TOO MANY funniest moments, but the most recent... The pet piranha incident... I thought they said 'pet banana' this led to one of the funniest conversations with a 5 year old. 

  The word that describes me as a professional is 'Stalwart' -old fashioned I know- but true!

• Mrs C Gregory
  KS1 Teacher (currently on maternity leave)
  Mrs C Gregory

  I have been teaching since 2007.

  The best thing about working in a school is that every day is different.

  I think one of the things I always enjoy the most is Christmas time in school as it is truly magical! Years of staging a Nativity have probably also provided me with some of the funniest moments of my career as once a child is on stage you have little control over what they might say or do... especially when they are only 6 years old!

  The word that describes me as a professional: 'Involved'.