Mrs J Jackson

Deputy Head Teacher

I have worked at Lingey House for over 26 years teaching in all year groups form Nursery to Year 6. I have had lots of roles during my time here and I have loved them all.  My passions are maths, puzzles and the outdoors. I love leading assemblies in school, especially the achievement ones, as it is wonderful to celebrate all the different things that our children do throughout the week.  

I live in Newcastle and have 2 grown-up boys and two cats.  I love reading, cooking and spending time in my garden and going on walks.

Mrs G Wrightson

Assistant Head Teacher 

My name is Gemma Wrightson I have worked at Lingey House for 20 years, and it has been a pleasure to do so! I love working with the local community and our families; some of the children I taught when I first started at Lingey House are now bringing their own children to school!

 I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and experiences this role has thrown at me over the years. In my role as Assistant Head Teacher, my current responsibilities include Maths, Summative Assessment, Pupil Premium and I'm one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads.  As part of my role I try to ensure that school effectively uses funding to provide our pupils with rich and varied learning experiences.  

Outside of school I love spending time with my husband and two sons.  We are a footy mad family who enjoy going to watch Newcastle United at St James Park.  In my spare time I enjoy eating out, travelling, cooking and when I've got time I like to relax and read a good book!  

Mrs M Flowdy

Assistant Head Teacher

Hello I’m Michaela Flowdy, Assistant Headteacher, I’ve worked at Lingey House for 7 years - mainly in KS2, but I’m currently enjoying teaching in Reception. I am strategic English Lead, Formative Assessment Lead and more recently, Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Lead which has been an exciting journey so far! Currently, I’m completing my Forest School training and I’m looking forward to introducing more outdoor learning opportunities. 

I am married with two young children; on a weekend we can usually be found at the beach or in a forest. I also love singing and music but only ever in the audience due to my lack of singing abilities and rhythm (although any children I’ve taught will tell you my lack of talent in this area doesn’t stop me!) 

Miss A Bell

Mental Health Lead

My Name is Amy Bell, I have been working at Lingey House now for 10 years, across a range of Key Stages and my current role is Senior Mental Health Lead as well a being one of our schools Designated Safeguarding Leads. My passion is promoting positive mental health and making sure that all children are safe and happy during their time at school. I currently am writing lead and love finding new, exciting texts for our children to base their English work around!

When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend and family and going for long walks with my golden retriever, Hudson!

Mrs D Hewitt

School Business Manager

My name is Denise Hewitt, I am the School Business Manager.  I joined Lingey House in 1997 - 25 years ago.  I have responsibility for finance, premises, personnel and whole school administration. 

I am married and have two children – a son and a daughter plus three granddaughters. On weekends, I love spending time with my grandchildren; we love exploring the outdoors and finding new places to visit.  When I don't have my grandchildren, I enjoy cooking, as well as walking, reading and catching up with friends. 

Miss L Brown

SENDCO

My name is Lynsay Brown and I have recently come back from maternity leave after having my gorgeous little boy. I will be working with Miss Bell in Year One and am very excited to be back. I have been a qualified teacher for fourteen years and have spent eleven of those years at Lingey House. I have taught year two since coming to Lingey House but I previously taught Year One.  I’ve always loved KS1 and seeing that lightbulb moment when learning clicks. I love working at Lingey House, nothing makes me smile more than our children and families! 

I have had many roles during my time here and have enjoyed the challenges of each. Currently, I am the SENDCO alongside Kayleigh Bell. I have always had an interest in SEND and this passion has grown from working with many SEND children throughout my career. I feel very fortunate to be in this role supporting children to be their amazing selves and being part of our inclusive school culture.

I have a baby boy called Max who already has me and his dad wrapped around his little finger. I am a massive foodie and love to try new foods; I will watch ANY cooking show and have a go at cooking new recipes for friends and family. I have always been a big sports fan (playing many sports in my younger years) and I will usually be found watching most sports on TV. My biggest life goal is to see the world and travel to as many different places as I can.

Mrs K Watson

SENCO

Miss D Hamilton

Nursery Teacher

Hi my name is Darcy Hamilton and I work in Nursery at Lingey House. I am new to school however I have worked in Early Years for 4 years now which is my passion. I love being creative, singing songs, being messy, having lots of fun and being active!  

I lead Careers and Life Skills ensuring we have opportunities learn about a variety of different professions. I am passionate about children learning life skills before leaving primary school and having an understanding of the wider world.

In my spare time, I like to go to the beach for walks with my sausage dog and I love to travel. I like visiting hot countries and experiencing different cultures - in particular eating their varied cuisines! My favourite country I visited is Indonesia, I loved seeing the komodo dragons in the Flores Islands and visiting their pink beaches. 

Mrs M Masson

Nursery Teaching Assistant

My name is Michelle Masson, I have worked in Early Years for 10 years mainly based at the Elgin Centre.  I started working at Lingey House in January 2023, working as part of the nursery team.  My role as teaching assistant involves setting up areas to engage children in imaginative play and nurturing them within the setting.  

I am married with a grown-up son and grandson.  In my spare time I enjoy training and running for Saltwell Harriers; I have completed many types of races including marathons and hill runs. I also love to go on long walks with my dog. 

Mrs L Goundry

Nursery Teaching Assistant

My name is Lynn Goundry, I have worked in Early Years Education for over 20 years and recently joined Lingey House Primary School in May 2023.  I currently enjoy working as part of the Nursery team.  

I have two children and two dogs who all enjoy going on long adventurous walks; we love to be outdoors.  I am a qualified gymnastics coach and love football. My family and I support Newcastle United and are season ticket holders.

Mrs A Clydesdale

Reception A Teacher

My name is Amy Clydesdale and I am class teacher in Reception A. I have worked at Lingey House for almost 10 years! I taught Year 1 for many years, then taught Year 2 before moving to Reception class. I lead PSHE across school and have a particular passion for Early Years Education.

During my time at Lingey House, I have met and married my now husband Will and we have recently welcomed our little boy Sonny who is our absolute world. In my spare time I love to spend quality family time with Will, Sonny and our golden cocker spaniel Buddy. You can often find us at the beach or walking in the Lake District. 

Miss T Trafford

Reception B Teacher & EYFS Lead

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Miss B Mather

Reception Teaching Assistant

My name is Britney Mather and if you're looking for me look no further than the Reception! I joined Lingey House as a level 3 teaching assistant in September 2023 at an exciting time.

Outside of school, I am a dance teacher and therefore have a great passion for the arts and integrating them into school life. This year I have choreographed the dance festival and took the children to the Sage Gateshead to showcase our work. Alongside this, I also run dance club for both KS1 and KS2 children. I enjoy everything sport related and love to help children get involved as much as possible. 

Miss S Swinburne

Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Hi, I'm Stacey Swinburne and I'm part of the Early Years team. I am completing my Early Years Apprenticeship at Lingey House and I love working with children!  I have gained lots of valuable experience so far which help me to gain my Teaching Assistant Qualification.  I'm excited to see what Lingey House holds for me for the future. 

I love animals and my puppy (Myla), she takes up my whole life! She's so cheeky she dragged me into the lake at Saltwell Park. Now I spend my weekends taking her to puppy training.

Mrs L Cook

PPA Cover Teacher

Hi I'm Mrs Cook, I work across Early Years and Key Stage 1 and love my role as I get to work with so many of your lovely children. I have been at Lingey House since 2022 but have been teaching since 2007 and have taught in Durham and Gateshead. As part of my role at Lingey House I lead DT across school, I really enjoy this subject as I love to see all the fabulous things the children make and the enjoyment they get out of it.

When I'm not at work I like (try!) to keep fit and spend time with my family. I have two children, Faye and Oscar, we love crafting and spending time at our caravan in the Lake District.

Miss J Smith

Year 1A Teacher

Mrs F McMenemy 

Year 1B Teacher

I have been a teacher at Lingey House since 2019 and have taught in Reception, Year 1, Year 5 and Year 6 during my time here. I love spending time outdoors and I am currently training to be a Forest School leader.  I am passionate about running these sessions in our beautiful school grounds and forest school area.

In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym with my friends and going out for nice walks with my husband. In the holidays I enjoy travelling and visiting exciting new places.  

Miss R Atwood

Year 1 Teacher

My name is Ruth Attwood, I joined Lingey House Primary school in February and since then I have been teaching in Nursery. This Year I will be teaching in Year 1 in the Autumn term.   I have absolutely loved my time here already and I hope to meet some more pupils as I spend more time in school.  

My favourite subject to teach would be PE or Dance as I used to be a Dancer/Dance Teacher and just love to dance.

I like to spend my spare time by taking my big Golden retriever to the beach and going to some Yoga classes.

Mrs K Atkinson

Y1 Teaching Assistant

I am Kayley Atkinson, I am an HLTA and have worked at Lingey House for 12 years.  I have had experience of working across many phases of school but I am most passionate about early reading and phonics and I love to read myself.  It is so important for pupils to develop their phonic knowledge and become confident readers.  

Out of school I enjoy spending time with my family.  I have two children of my own, my eldest is 16 and youngest 11 months. We love days out and holidays together. 

Mrs R Adams-Ratheram

Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Hi my name is Rachel, I’ve worked at Lingey House Primary as a teaching assistant since September 2022 working mainly between EYFS and KS1. Previously, I have had extensive experience in supporting speech and language therapists to deliver a variety of interventions.  This is something which I’m very passionate about, supporting children to develop their early communication skills.  

I live with my husband and my cat. I am a huge animal person and would love a household full of animals if I had the space! In my spare time, I enjoy going on holidays, spending time with my family and friends and going for long walks.

Mrs K Wood

Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Hi, my name is Kym Wood and I am a teaching assistant, in early years, at Lingey House. I have worked in our school for approximately 12 years. In this time I have also worked as a lunchtime supervisor, as first aid and a volunteer.

I am also involved with OPAL team which I really enjoy being part of. I have been married to my husband for over 27 years, have two children and a dog named Willow. I have a background in art and design and enjoy many creative hobbies. I particularly enjoy making and building things.

Mrs S Iley

Year 1 Teaching Assistant

My name is Suzanne Iley I have been working at Lingey House Primary as a Teaching Assistant in Early Years for 17 years now. I love being a part of the school team, supporting children in their learning. 

I have lots of interests, I enjoy Arts and Crafts which led to me running an after school club with different year groups. I have three boys who all came to this school. In my spare time I like going on holiday with my husband and family.  My hobbies include reading, walking and eating out.

Mrs A Maliszewska

 Healthcare Support Worker

My name is Anna Maliszewska, I work in school as a 1:1 healthcare support worker.  I have always enjoyed watching the children engage in their play and learning.  I enjoy seeing all the different things that the children do every day in school.  I have two children who both attend Lingey House.  One of my boys says that he would even like to sleep here.

In my spare time I like to travel and be as active as I can.  I also love to cook and I enjoy spending time with my family.

Mr L Bloomfield

Y2A Class Teacher & Geography Lead

I'm Mr Bloomfield, I have been working at Lingey house for 5 years now and have taught in years 4, 3 and 2 where I have been for the last two years. Currently, I am Geography lead at Lingey House (a subject I loved when I was at school!).  I want to develop children's geographical knowledge and skills allowing them to have a deeper understanding of the world we live in.  

When I'm not at work, I love playing and watching sports in my spare time, including football - I’m a huge Newcastle fan!  I also enjoy running and trying to play golf (but I’m not very good). I also love athletics and quite often spend my summer holidays working at athletics events all around the world! 

Mrs L Brunnock

Year 2A Teaching Assistant

My name is Lynda Brunnock, I currently work in Reception Class A within Early years. I have worked at Lingey House since last September and I am enjoying being part of the team here.  I've been a teaching assistant for 17 years working across all age ranges within the primary setting.

When not at school, I love to bake at weekends and holidays. I also enjoy spending time with my two grandsons who keep me very busy.

Miss A Bell

Year 2B Class Teacher & Writing and Mental Health Lead

My Name is Amy Bell, I have been working at Lingey House now for 10 years, across a range of Key Stages and my current role is Senior Mental Health Lead as well a being one of our schools Designated Safeguarding Leads. My passion is promoting positive mental health and making sure that all children are safe and happy during their time at school. I currently am writing lead and love finding new, exciting texts for our children to base their English work around!

When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend and family and going for long walks with my golden retriever, Hudson!

Mrs C Crawford

Year 2 Teaching Assistant

I'm Mrs Crawford, I’ve worked at Lingey house for 15 years and find my role as HLTA very rewarding. My passion is in early reading and phonics as I believe reading is the good foundation to a good education.  It gives me great pleasure to see our children thrive when learning to read then developing a love of reading for pleasure. 

I have two grown up daughters and really enjoy spending time with my family. In my spare time I find there’s nothing better than relaxing with a good book. 

Mrs H Goulty-Brown

Year 3A Class Teacher

I’m Mrs Goulty-Brown and I’ve been teaching at Lingey House for nearly 7 years. I lead RE across the school which is really interesting. I love English and I am a bit of a bookworm.

Whenever I get a spare minute, I love to read. When I am not at school, I am kept busy with my 11-year-old son and 2-year-old dog (plus a husband!) We enjoy long walks either in the countryside or at the beach and finding new places to explore.

Miss Y Hill

Year 3A Teaching Assistant

Hi I'm Miss Hill, I have just recently joined Lingey House as a Teaching Assistant, I have worked in education for 6 years from birth to age 11.  I am currently working between both Reception classes.  In school, I also enjoy running different after school clubs such as drama and athletics.

Outside of school my hobbies are spending time with friends and family and travelling around the world and I am also I'm obsessed with dogs!

Mr M Rippon

Year 3B Class Teacher

I’m Mr Rippon and I have been teaching at Lingey House for 5 years. I currently lead Physical Education across school and want to develop the sports opportunities we offer our pupils. I am always trying to encourage pupils to be more active by offering enrichment opportunities at Lingey House and organising participation in local sports festivals. My favourite subject is maths and love to be challenged on Times Table Rock Stars as I’m a little competitive!

In my spare time, I love enjoy going for walks with my wife and my 2-year-old Cavapoo. I like to be on the go and have an active lifestyle as I love participating in sports such as running, playing tennis and going to the gym.

Mrs K Dellow

Year 3B Teaching Assistant

I am Kathy Dellow, have worked at Lingey House Primary for seventeen years.  In my role as a Teaching Assistant, I have worked in almost every year group, usually one to one with the children and also taking various year groups to the Heworth Pool for swimming lessons.

I am a member of the OPAL Play Team and at the moment I am trying to re-introduce old-fashioned school yard games that have been lost over the years.  I enjoy running after school clubs in art and knitting and make costumes for Drama Club and family assemblies.

At weekends, I enjoy spending time with my family, I love nature and gardening and have lots of other hobbies to keep me busy.

Mrs S McCallum

Year 4A Class Teacher

I am Mrs McCallum, I have taught in Year 4 this year and I have been at Lingey House for 8 years. Currently, I lead music across school, we want our pupils to be able to know and explore a wide range of instruments and musical genres.  We are promoting a love of music throughthe delivery of a range of after school music clubs.  Music is a passion of mine, I can play the flute and I am currently learning how to play the piano. Alongside music, I enjoy maths, history and PE, particularly when it’s hockey.

After school and in the holidays, I enjoy spending time with my family and walking my dog along the coast.  

Miss J Wilson

Y4A Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Hi, I am Mrs Wilson, I am an apprentice TA based in Year 4 and part of the OPAL play team. 

I enjoy playing outdoors with the children that I work with and being part of Forest School. I also enjoy doing art activities as I am quite creative. 

I have two boys who both attend Lingey House and they both love school. My hobbies include baking and spending time with family.

Miss L Brown

Year 4B

My name is Lynsay Brown and I have recently come back from maternity leave after having my gorgeous little boy. I will be working with Miss Bell in Year One and am very excited to be back. I have been a qualified teacher for fourteen years and have spent eleven of those years at Lingey House. I have taught year two since coming to Lingey House but I previously taught Year One.  I’ve always loved KS1 and seeing that lightbulb moment when learning clicks. I love working at Lingey House, nothing makes me smile more than our children and families! 

I have had many roles during my time here and have enjoyed the challenges of each. Currently, I am the SENDCO alongside Kayleigh Bell. I have always had an interest in SEND and this passion has grown from working with many SEND children throughout my career. I feel very fortunate to be in this role supporting children to be their amazing selves and being part of our inclusive school culture.

I have a baby boy called Max who already has me and his dad wrapped around his little finger. I am a massive foodie and love to try new foods; I will watch ANY cooking show and have a go at cooking new recipes for friends and family. I have always been a big sports fan (playing many sports in my younger years) and I will usually be found watching most sports on TV. My biggest life goal is to see the world and travel to as many different places as I can.

Mrs Watson

Year 4B Teacher

Mrs S Conlin

Y4B Teaching Assistant

My name is Susan Conlin, I've been a Teaching Assistant for 18 years. Throughout my career I have a wealth of experience supporting a wide range of children of all ages and needs. I have been at Lingey House for nearly 4 years. I’m currently in year 2, supporting a 1-1 child and delivering a wide range of interventions. 

Outside of school I love spending time with my family, I’m married with children and grandchildren and I’m also a kinship carer.  Other things I enjoy are reading, walking, spending time with friends and enjoy visiting different cities. 

Mrs M Flowdy

Year 5A Class Teacher & Assistant Head Teacher

Hello I’m Michaela Flowdy, Assistant Headteacher, I’ve worked at Lingey House for 7 years - mainly in KS2, but I’m currently enjoying teaching in Reception. I am strategic English Lead, Formative Assessment Lead and more recently, Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Lead which has been an exciting journey so far! Currently, I’m completing my Forest School training and I’m looking forward to introducing more outdoor learning opportunities. 

I am married with two young children; on a weekend we can usually be found at the beach or in a forest. I also love singing and music but only ever in the audience due to my lack of singing abilities and rhythm (although any children I’ve taught will tell you my lack of talent in this area doesn’t stop me!)

Mrs D Gray

Year 5A Teaching Assistant

My name is Mrs Gray and I have worked as a TA at Lingey House for over twenty years. Over those twenty years I have gained a lot of experience having worked in all year groups from nursery up to year 6.  My favourite lessons are maths and history as I like learning about the past.  I also enjoy delivering Forest School after school club, it is lovely to see our children explore the outdoors and develop their confidence. 

Out of school, I like to spend time with my family and friends. I also really enjoy gardening as I find it very therapeutic. 

Miss F Langman

Year 5B Class Teacher

Hello everyone! My name is Miss Langman. I am currently in my first year at Lingey House Primary school, teaching year 5. I am extremely dedicated to creating a safe and kind classroom environment which facilitates fun and engaging learning, alongside the creation of memorable moments.

As a PE specialist, in my free time I enjoy training with my karate and football team, as well as going for long walks with my family. Aside from this, I love cooking (although the food often ends up burnt!).

If you ever have any concerns or worries, please do not hesitate to come and speak to me, my door is always open.

Mrs F Moyle

Y5B Teaching Assistant

Hello, my name is Mrs Moyle I am a new staff member working at Lingey House School as an HTLA with my current base being in Year 5.  I qualified as a Teaching Assistant, thirteen years ago and have worked mainly in Newcastle schools.

 At my previous school I was OPAL Curricular Lead, which is one of the reasons why I applied for the role at Lingley House. I am a big supporter of OPAL in schools and see the benefit it has to offer all children. 

I am kept busy outside of school with my two daughters and a dog called Bess, she makes sure I hit my step count. I have a huge passion for ART, visiting galleries and going to the theatre.

Mrs E Lillie

Year 6A Class Teacher & Art Lead

My name is Mrs Lillie, I have worked at Lingey House Primary School for a year, but I have a broad experience of KS2 from my previous teaching roles.  I am currently teaching in Year 6 and share my class with Mrs Wrightson. I love teaching lots of different subjects such as Maths, PE and Art. I Lead Art at Lingey House and I really want to promote a range of skills in our curriculum as well as developing pupils knowledge and understanding of a range of artists and techniques they use.  

When I am not teaching, I spend lots of time with my husband, son and daughter. We enjoy camping, going to the beach, swimming and paddleboarding.

Miss Z McCulloch

Year 6B Class Teacher

I am Zarah McCulloch and I am the class teacher of 6B. I have been teaching for 8 years, but this is my first year at Lingey House Primary School. Currently, I am the science and modern foreign languages lead. I particularly love languages and I specialised in them during my teacher training.  Art, creative writing and maths are also subjects that I am fond of both inside and outside the classroom.

Outside of school, I enjoy swimming with my daughter once a week, baking (I’m not very good, but I find it fun!) and spending time with my friends and family.

Mrs A Masson

Y6 Teaching Assistant & School Mental First Aider 

My name is Amanda Masson I am an HLTA and have worked at Lingey House for 11 years. I currently work in Year 5 supporting children in class during morning sessions, then spend my afternoons working with different children doing Mental Health and Maths interventions. I am massively invested in the Mental Health of our pupils and adults in school.  We support our pupils to ensure they are mentally fit and ready to access their learning. 

When I'm not at work and during the holidays I love spending time with family and catching up with friends.  I have four children and we enjoy going on holidays, out for meals and long walks.

Mrs C Martin

Y6 Teaching Assistant

Hi, my name is Christine Martin and I have worked at Lingey House since September 2001.  I previously worked as a Legal Secretary but when I had my two girls and they started school, I was asked if I would like to help out in school.  I loved what I was doing with the children and studied as a Nursery Nurse.

My role at Lingey House is HLTA, I'm mainly based in Year 6 every morning and cover PPA with classes from Year 2 to Year 6 every afternoon.  I am also responsible for first aid in school and have been a first-aider for a number of years.

Out of school my weekends are taken up with being with my family which I absolutely love. I'm a mother of two girls and grandmother of three.  My husband and I also enjoy going on long walks to keep us active.  

Mrs D Smith

Senior Clerk

My name is Denise Smith and I am the Senior Clerk in the school office. I have worked at Lingey House for 15 years and have enjoyed my multifaceted role.  However, my main duties ensure pupils at Lingey House have exactly what they need.  

When I'm not at school I enjoy spending time with my Family, I am married with 2 grown-up children. In my spare time I enjoy the theatre, reading and swimming.

Miss S Cranston

Administrator

My name is Sheryl, I am an Admin Assistant/Midday Supervisor and I have worked at Lingey House for 5 ½ years.  Seeing the children growing up from starting their journey in Nursery is one of the best bits of my job! Listening to them tell their stories makes me laugh everyday. 

I have a 13 year old son, who attended Lingey House and he achieved so much here. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, shopping and spending time with my son.

Mrs N Dixon

Business Administration Apprentice

My name is Natalie Dixon and I am the Business Administration Apprentice in the school office. I have worked at Lingey House since January and I'm enjoying the role so far. 

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, I have two children who both attend our school. We also have two dogs who keep us entertained.  

Mr T Burrell

OPAL Play Lead and Sports Coach

Hi everyone, I'm Mr Burrell! I have worked at Lingey House since 2018. I was originally an external sports coach, known to a lot of the children quite simply as Tom.

In May 2022 I was offered the chance to join the Lingey House team, taking on the role as a Sports Coach and OPAL play lead. I have an absolute passion for all things sporty; I am thrilled that I was given the opportunity to continue coaching as well as taking on the new role of Opal play lead. This was a completely new to me and has definitely been a challenge. However, seeing our children happy and smiling, whilst enjoying the freedom to play makes it all worthwhile!

Outside of school you would most likely see me playing football, watching football or talking about football... Howay the lads! The most important thing in my life actually isn't football but my little family who I love to spend time with and who could forget my crazy little spaniel, Rosie.

Mrs A Banks

Play Team Member

Mrs H Botcherby

Play Team Member

Miss S Cranston

Play Team Member

Miss N Hughes

Play Team Member

Mrs C Ingle

Play Team Member

Mrs M Newby

Play Team Member

Mrs J Robson

Play Team Member

Mrs D Sutcliffe

Play Team Member

Mr M McKeough

Site Manager

Mrs J Robson

Charge Hand Cleaner

Mrs J Brown

Cleaner

Mrs D Clarke

Cleaner

 Mrs D Hick

Cleaner