Staff at Thomas Reade (ID 1142)

• Mrs. Lynsey Day
  Headteacher
  Mrs. Lynsey Day

  Mrs Day joined Thomas Reade in September 2022 after her role as the Deputy Headteacher in another local primary school. Before becoming a teacher, Mrs Day served in the Royal Air Force as a Weapons Systems Operator (Linguist). She has two young children and her time, when not at school, is spent on the side of a football pitch or swimming pool with her son, or at netball with her daughter. Her favourite subjects to teach are PE and English (especially grammar) and she is passionate about reading. She is extremely proud of her role as Headteacher of Thomas Reade Primary School.

• Mrs. Sue Moulster
  Deputy Headteacher
  Mrs. Sue Moulster

  Mrs Moulster joined Thomas Reade in 2005 working three days a week as a specialist PE teacher. In addition to teaching at Thomas Reade she has led the Abingdon Partnership PE network group for 10 years organising all the sports activities and events for the primary schools in Abingdon and the local villages. Mrs. Moulster took on the role of SENCO in 2020 and following successful completion of her Masters in Educational leadership and management in 2022 became Acting Deputy Headteacher from September 2022, before being offered the permanent role in March 2023.

  In her spare time Mrs. Moulster enjoys attending adult dance classes, and has been involved in coaching gymnastics for over 30 years. When not teaching at Thomas Reade Mrs. Moulster looks forward to going skiing with her family or enjoying summer holidays in the mountains or at the beach.

• Mr. Nick Austin
  Year 6 teacher
  Mr. Nick Austin

  Mr Austin is now in his 11^th year at Thomas Reade, and he currently teaches Year 6. He is a member of SLT and is the science lead for the school. Before becoming a teacher, Mr Austin worked on a very small island in Malaysia as a Scuba diving instructor (putting his marine biology degree to good use!). Outside of school, he is the Leader of 7^th Abingdon Air Scouts and enjoy camping, climbing, diving, hiking and kayaking.

• Mrs. Helen Rickard
  Year 5 Teacher (Monday - Wednesday)
  Mrs. Helen Rickard

  Mrs. Rickard is thrilled to be part of the team teaching year 5 at Thomas Reade. She has been teaching for almost 15 years and is passionate about teaching all subjects but her absolute favourites are maths, reading, PE and computing. Outside of teaching she runs her own beauty business, enjoys walking and any outdoor exercise.

• Mrs. Hannah Skipp
  Year 5 Teacher (Thursday and Friday)
  Mrs. Hannah Skipp

  Mrs Skipp is delighted to be part of the Year 5 team at Thomas Reade. She has worked in numerous roles in the different sectors of education for 10 years and has a passion for learning. She has a love of reading and particularly enjoys teaching Maths.

  Outside of school, Mrs Skipp loves to run and spend time outdoors with her family.

• Mrs. Jayne Evans
  Year 4 teacher
  Mrs. Jayne Evans

  Mrs. Evans is currently the Year 4 Teacher and Maths Coordinator. She has worked at Thomas Reade for many years, initially as a teaching assistant in Year 2 when her three children were here. She completed her teaching degree and became the Year 1 teacher, for six years. She has just completed her seventh year teaching year 4. Mrs Evans loves singing and always starts the morning off with a song, she enjoys living in Abingdon and working at Thomas Reade School.

• Mrs. Felicity Knowles
  Year 3 teacher
  Mrs. Felicity Knowles

  Mrs Knowles is in her 5th year of teaching at Thomas Reade and she was also lucky enough to do her teacher training here too! Although she's from South Wales, she has now been settled in Oxfordshire for a few years. She loves travelling to new places and reading a good book (when she has time!).

• Miss. Hannah Mills
  Year 2 (Maternity Cover) Tuesday to Friday) Associate Teacher
  Miss. Hannah Mills

  Miss Mills is currently training as a teacher at Thomas Reade and is enjoying covering Mrs Badger's maternity leave in year 2. Her favourite subjects to teach are literacy and history. Outside of school she enjoys travelling to other countries (particularly if they are hot!) and loves trying new food.

• Mrs. Charlotte Badger
  Year 2 teacher (Maternity leave)
  Mrs. Charlotte Badger

  Mrs. Badger is now in her fourth year of teaching and her third
  at Thomas Reade. She loves teaching English and Art.

• Miss. Rosie Allott
  Year 1 teacher
  Miss. Rosie Allott

  Miss Allott is in her fourth year at Thomas Reade and loves teaching Year 1. Her favourite subjects to teach are art and phonics. She currently leads the Junior Leadership Team and supports staff with the delivery of PSHE. Outside of school, Rosie loves cats and spending time with her family.

• Mrs. Ali Blagrove
  Reception class teacher
  Mrs. Ali Blagrove

  Mrs Blagrove is the very proud teacher of a wonderful Reception class. She's been teaching for almost 20 years, and this is her fifth year at Thomas Reade school. Outside of school she loves being a Mummy, playing Netball and eating ice creams on holiday. She wishes she had more time to bake as she love cupcakes with lots of buttercream!

• Mrs. Sally Dubock
  Cover teacher - Year 2 Maternity Cover Monday
  Mrs. Sally Dubock

• Mrs. Lynne Holt
  SENCO and Music Teacher
  Mrs. Lynne Holt

  Mrs Holt is the school SENCO and Music co-ordinator. She has a passion to support all learners but particularly those with a special educational need. Her working days are Tuesday and Wednesday. Outside of school, she loves to read and spend time outdoors walking.