Mrs Banks is our Deputy Headteacher, a member of the Senior Management Team and Year 5 Teacher. She is our English expert and has previously worked in an advisory capacity as a Leading Literacy Teacher throughout Cumbria. Mrs Banks has been working at South Walney Junior since 1993 and is as passionate today about the pupils' learning, as she was when she started. As well as being our History Subject Leader, Mrs Banks also takes a great interest in pupils' health and wellbeing and non-academic attainment. She is the driving force behind our healthy eating cooking clubs. You will also find her at the edge of football and rugby pitches coaching our respective teams, as well as running our singing and acting after-school clubs. She is a passionate reader of children's books, having set-up our very successful core books throughout the school.

We were delighted to welcome Mr Edwards to our team in 2012. Mr Edwards was previously a South Walney pupil himself and currently teaches in Year 4. In 2015, he was appointed Assistant Head with specific responsibility for the sports provision in the school. He has greatly enriched our PE curriculum within the school introducing a wide ranging variety of sports as well as arranging specialist coaching. Our trophy cabinet proudly boasts a large number of sports successes over recent years. Mr Edwards is also our Student and Apprentice Mentor.

Mrs McKellar joined the school in 2004. She is one of our Assistant Headteachers, a member of the Senior Management Team, and a Year 6 teacher. Mrs McKellar is our Maths Subject Leader and has been the driving force behind implementing our new and exciting Maths scheme - Big Maths. Mrs McKellar is also our Music Subject Leader and was 'instrumental' in forming the school brass band which currently spans Years 3 through to 5. She is also our Educational Visits Co-ordinator, our Gifted and Talented Leader, and Modern Foreign Languages Subject Leader!

Mrs McIntyre has an Honours Degree in English and Primary Education and joined our school in 2003. She teaches Year 6 and leads IT, ensuring coverage of the Computing curriculum and the use of technology to raise standards across other subjects. She has recently become an Honorary Teaching Partner with Lancaster University, working alongside other teachers to help to develop a network of excellence in Computer Science teaching across the North-West region. Outside of school, Mrs McIntyre is also a dance teacher and enjoys bringing this expertise into school, working with pupils to choreograph dances for festivals and school productions.

Mrs Anderson joined our team in 2014 and works alongside Mrs Banks in Year 5. She is our Science Subject Leader with a particular interest in making science practical, exciting and engaging for all the children. In addition, she is our Religious Education Subject Leader encouraging tolerance and understanding for different faiths throughout the school. Mrs Anderson enjoys promoting and supporting competitive sport in the school and coaches the basketball and netball teams. Outside of school she enjoys cycling and yoga.

Mrs McParland was employed as a teacher in the school in 2009. Mrs McParland is currently teaching in Year 3 alongside Mrs Atkinson. Mrs McParland holds a First Class Honours teaching degree with Special Educational Needs as her specialism. We feel very privileged to have Mrs McParland on our team as Senco (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) offering her expert advice on the differing needs of our pupils. She is a well-respected professional within the County, and we know our parents also appreciate her caring and supportive help as is evidenced in the video we've uploaded in the SEN section of this website. Mrs McParland enjoys playing competitive Netball and shares her love of the game with the pupils.

Mrs Atkinson joined the school in 1994. She has had experience in every year group in the school, but currently works alongside Mrs McParland in Year 3. Mrs Atkinson is our PSHE Subject Leader, our Healthy Schools Co-ordinator, our Geography Subject Leader, and takes great pleasure in being able to share her love of cricket with the pupils. Mrs Atkinson was the driving force behind achieving two of the school's awards: The Silver Geography ActiveMark, and the Healthy Schools Award.

I currently hold a 2:1 degree (BA Hons) in Primary Education with a Qualified Teaching Status. Since graduating from University of Cumbria in 2019, I have taught at South Walney in most year groups – currently year 4. In addition, I am the present Design and Technology lead. As a teacher, my goal is for children to achieve their dreams whilst developing perseverance and a hard-work ethic. My classroom allows children to feel valued, cared for and teaches them how to be valuable members of society. Attainment aside, every child can progress massively to reach their full potential; this is something I always strive for. Furthermore, I ensure children are reading, working mathematically, and performing practical tasks each day, whether it be in school or at home. Outside of school, I am an avid gym-goer, cyclist and runner – my hopes are to inspire and prompt children to be more active, for this achieves strong mental and physical health. Expect plenty of fun, practical and supported learning in my classroom, and I hope to welcome you to the amazing school that is South Walney.

I am Miss Wren and I have worked at South Walney Junior School since September 2020 teaching Year 3. I enjoy PE, I can be found anywhere from the rugby pitch to a dance floor, I am also a qualified swimming instructor. I enjoy teaching English and love to read.

Mrs Bates has been employed at South Walney since 2012 and has taught in all year groups, currently teaching in Year 6. She has a First Class Honours degree in Primary Education with a specialism in English. Mrs Bates is our Art Subject Leader and shares her love of art across the school with the Arts Council, coordinating displays, trips and visitors to enrich the children's arts experiences. She is the driving force behind our Gold Arts Mark award and is currently working towards renewing this next year.

I am Lesley Mease, Business Manager at South Walney Junior School since January 2021. I have over 20 Years finance experience in various sectors including schools.

Senior Teaching Assistant in Year 4 and School Administrator.

Senior teaching Assistant in Year 4

Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Year 5 and 6.

Senior Teaching Assistant in Year 5 and Wraparound care morning leader.

Senior Teaching Assistant in Year 5 and Positive Behaviour Management Trainer.

Wraparound care afternoon leader and Midday Supervisor.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Year 6.

Teacher assisting in Years 3 ,4, 5 and 6.

SENCO administrator and Wraparound care administrator.

Lead Cleaning Operative.

Caretaker and Groundsman.

Midday Supervisor.

MIdday Supervisor and Governor.

Dolce catering leader.

Dolce catering staff.

Teaching Assistant in Year 4

Wraparound care assistant.