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. Hannah Skipp
  Year 5 Teacher
  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. Michele Minne
  Year 4 teacher (Monday and Tuesday)
  Mrs. Michele Minne

  I am so excited to be one of the year 4 teachers this year. I can't wait to get to know each of you and work together with you to make this a happy, successful, and memorable time.

  Outside of school, I'm married and have two wonderful children, along with our very energetic Springer Spaniel, who certainly keeps us busy! As a family, we love spending time outdoors, exploring new places, and making special memories together.

  I love travelling, discovering new adventures, and keeping active. I'm a keen runner and enjoy anything that gets me outside. I also believe that a smile and a good sense of humour can make every day a little brighter, so you'll often find plenty of laughter and a touch of whimsy in my classroom.

• Miss Rachel Carter
  Year 4 teacher (Wednesday - Friday)
  Miss Rachel Carter

  I am so excitexd to be joining Thomas Reade school and to be teaching Year 4!

  I will be in school 3 days each week - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

  A couple more things about me:

  I love being creative, and enjoy making Christmas cards, bracelets and fancy dress costumes.

  I like learning about Space and using our family telescope to see the Sun, Moon and other planets.

  I love reading - in particular, discovering new, exciting stories that my children enjoy too!

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

  Mrs Knowles is in her 6th 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 Jayne Harrison
  Year 2 teacher
  Miss Jayne Harrison

  Miss Harrison has just completed hereighthyear teaching year 4 and is excited to be teaching Year 2 this year. 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. . Miss Harrison loves singing and always starts the morning off with a song, she enjoys living in Abingdon and working at Thomas Reade School.

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

  Miss Allott is in her fifth 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,Miss Allottloves 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 will be her sixth 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. 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.

• Mrs. Sally Dubock
  Cover teacher
  Mrs. Sally Dubock

• Mrs. Helen Rickard
  Class teacher (currently on leave)
  Mrs. Helen Rickard

  Mrs. Rickard is thrilled to be part of theteaching teamat 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. Charlotte Badger
  Class teacher (currently on maternity leave)
  Mrs. Charlotte Badger

  Mrs. Badger is now in her sixth year of teaching and this will be herfifth year
  at Thomas Reade. She loves teaching English and Art.

• Mrs. Clara Wray
  Nursery Practioner
  Mrs. Clara Wray