Hamstreet Primary Academy
Meet Our Staff
Meet the dedicated team of teachers, support staff and colleagues who help make Hamstreet Primary Academy a welcoming and supportive place to learn and grow.
Academic Year 2026–2027
Senior Leadership & Curriculum Leads
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs H Glancy |
| Deputy Headteacher & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs N Bolton |
| SENCo & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs S Hayes |
| Teaching & Learning Lead | Mrs C Couchman |
| EYFS Lead | Miss C Tappenden |
| Reading Lead | Mrs E Farrar |
| Maths Lead | Mrs K Samson |
Class Teachers
Sandcastles
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Miss C Tappenden
Class Teacher & EYFS Lead
Lympne
Year 1
Miss A Knight
Class Teacher
Deal
Year 2
Mrs E Farrar
Class Teacher & Reading Lead
Leeds
Year 3
Mrs E Baker
Class Teacher
Canterbury
Years 3 & 4
Mrs N Bolton
Class Teacher
Saltwood
Year 4
Mrs M Paget
Class Teacher
Sissinghurst
Years 5 & 6
Mrs K Samson
Class Teacher & Maths Lead
Chilham
Year 6
Mrs C Couchman
Class Teacher & Teaching & Learning Lead
Teaching & Learning Support
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Higher Level Teaching Assistant | Mrs N West |
| Learning Support Assistant | Mrs F Dunk |
| Learning Support Assistant | Mrs M English |
| Learning Support Assistant | Mrs R Brown |
| Learning Support Assistant | Mrs L Kent |
| Learning Support Assistant | Mrs P Law |
| Learning Support Assistant | Mrs F Harden |
| Learning Support Assistant | Mrs E Warne |
| Learning Support Assistant | Mrs L Masters |
| Learning Support Assistant | Miss M Fairbrother |
| Learning Support Assistant | Miss L Shoveller |
| Learning Support Assistant | Miss S James |
School Office & Administration
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Office Manager | Mrs G Peate |
| Finance Officer & Office Assistant | Mrs M Sahonero |
Premises & Cleaning
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Site Manager & Cleaner | Mr J Samson |
| Cleaner | Mrs C Maxwell |
| Cleaner | Miss R Samson |
Kitchen & Catering
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Manager | Mrs C Harris |
| Kitchen Assistant | Miss R Samson |
| Kitchen Assistant | Mrs A Wynne |
| Kitchen Assistant | Mrs E Doyle |
Midday Supervision
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Midday Supervisor | Mrs C Spears |
| Midday Supervisor | Mrs Z Croden |
Breakfast & After School Club
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| After School Club Assistant & Breakfast Club Assistant | Mrs T Oakshott |
| After School Club Assistant | Mrs E Castle |
| Breakfast & After School Club Assistant | Miss S James |