Community is so important to us at East Boldon Juniors. Our team want to support you and your family on your journey through our school.

Meet our leadership team

Mr T Shenton

Head Teacher

Art
I love to hear about former pupils achievements in life
The Giant's Necklace by Michael Morpurgo
Football and running
Smart (clothing), intelligent and sporty
Year 6

Mrs K Seebacher

Deputy Head Teacher and Y6 teacher

English
Former student got in touch to tell me that I inspired her to achieve
Street Child by Berlie Doherty
Netball
Kind, funny and 'slay'!

Meet our Year 3 Team

Year 3

Mrs J Martin

Y3 Class Teacher

English
Huge achievements in children's writing
There's a Boy in a Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar
Reading, walking and swimming
Kind, fun and lovely
Year 3

Miss L Smith

Y3 Class Teacher

Maths
Seeing achievement
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Walking my dog
Lovely, kind and helpful
Year 3

Mrs J Richardson

Teaching Assistant

Art
Helping children to learn to read
Charlotte's Web by EB White
Football and art
Artistic, caring and kind
Year 3

Miss L Swinburne

Teaching Assistant

Music
Helping children that are finding things a bit tricky.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Singing
Helpful, talented and caring

Meet our Year 4 Team

Year 4

Mrs R Plews

Y4 Teacher

Science
Making breakthroughs with children's learning
The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
Trampolining and swimming
Lovely, funny and brave
Year 4

Mrs H Winter

Y4 Class Teacher, Y3/4 Phase Leader & SENDCo

English
Seeing the progress children make
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Walking
Kind, helpful and clever
Year 4

Mrs G Thomas

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

History and RE
The expression on a child's face when they suddenly achieve something which had been a challenge previously.
The Collins Book of Stories for Seven Year Olds, compiled by Julia Eccleshare.
Mostly anything involving food, such as preparing meals, attending food festivals, cultivating my own and eating. I also enjoy learning new skills.
Trustworthy, thoughtful and mindful
Year 4

Mrs S Thompson

Teaching Assistant

Maths
Teaching children to read
Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
Time with grandchildren
Kind, caring and hard working

Meet our Year 5 Team

Year 5

Mr S Chilton

Y5 Class Teacher

Computing
Helping children to overcome something challenging.
Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
Football and cycling
Funny, smart and hairy!
Year 5

Miss M Gordon

Y5 Class Teacher

Georgraphy
boosting students confidence and helping them overcome challenges
The Twits - Roald Dahl
walking my dog, travelling and listening to music
Year 5

Mrs M Taylor

Y5 Class Teacher

History
Inspired a former pupil to go through school and onto UCLA
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling
Sport
Kind hearted, enthusiastic and encouraging
Year 5

Miss N Case

Higher Level Teaching Assistant and The Bee Hive Team Member

Music, drama and Readers' Theatre
Supporting a 1-to-1 pupil achieve in maths
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Performing on stage, crochet
Dramatic, amazing and helpful
Year 5

Mrs T Howe

Teaching Assistant

History
When you are working with children and you see the light switch moment and how proud they are of themselves
The Truth Pixie
Dance mam
Really nice, magnificent and fan dab-e-dosie

Meet our Year 6 Team

Year 6

Miss S Atkinson

Y6 Class Teacher

History
Holes by Louis Sachar
Helpful, understanding and kind
Becoming a teacher at EBJ after my training here. I loved everything about the school, so it was incredibly special to return as a permanent member of staff.
Cooking and walking my dog
Year 6

Mrs K Seebacher

Deputy Head Teacher and Y6 teacher

English
Former student got in touch to tell me that I inspired her to achieve
Street Child by Berlie Doherty
Netball
Kind, funny and 'slay'!
Year 6

Mr S Wilson

Y6 Class Teacher and Y5/6 Phase Leader

Maths
Gaining my Masters in Education and as part of that, becoming a Primary Maths Specialist Teacher. This has allowed me to improve maths teaching in school.
Side Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Padel and football
Funny, athletic and kind
Year 6

Mrs C Orrell

Teaching Assistant and The Bee Hive Team Member

Maths
Helping children to achieve
Demon Dentist by David Walliams
Walking
Caring, generous and lovely

Meet our Office Team and Site Supervisor

Miss K Porri

Office Manager

PE
Helping children to gain confidence
Harry Potter - all of them! Please don't make me choose!
Dance mum
Helpful, kind and 'legend'!

Mr S Langley

Caretaker

Design Technology
Children excited to tell me their achievements
The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
Walking my dog, football and golf
Joyful, amazing and generous

Wraparound Care Team (The Bee Hive 🐝)

Mrs K Sturgeon

The Bee Hive Manager

PE
When a student thanks me for helping them with something they found tricky
Harry Potter! All of them!
Dancing, going out for walks and spending time with my children
Happy, fun and a bit crazy!
Year 5

Miss N Case

Higher Level Teaching Assistant and The Bee Hive Team Member

Music, drama and Readers' Theatre
Supporting a 1-to-1 pupil achieve in maths
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Performing on stage, crochet
Dramatic, amazing and helpful

Mrs J Dean

LSA and The Bee Hive Team Member

PE
The children trust me to help them
George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Time with family and football
Kind, caring and fair

Mrs A Elliott

School Cook and The Bee Hive Team Member

Mrs K Moore

School Head Cook and The Bee Hive Team Member

Year 6

Mrs C Orrell

Teaching Assistant and The Bee Hive Team Member

Maths
Helping children to achieve
Demon Dentist by David Walliams
Walking
Caring, generous and lovely

Mr P Stainsby

PE Coach and The Bee Hive Team Member

Meet our support team

Julie Porter

Mental Health Practitioner

Ryan Holmes

Educational Psychologist

Science
Helping children struggling in schools to begin to attend their schools again
Harry Potter: The Order Of The Phoenix
Hiking, Basketball and Video Games
Kind, caring and a good listener

Mr A Nyberg

Peripatetic Music Teacher

Music
Helping musicians starting as beginners to reach Grade 8
11/22/63 by Stephen King
Fell walking and antique collecting
Talented, amazing and kind

Meet our Lunchtime Supervisors

Mrs J Dean

LSA and The Bee Hive Team Member

PE
The children trust me to help them
George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Time with family and football
Kind, caring and fair

Miss J Leonard

LSA

English
Watching the children grow
Fantastic Mr Fox
Football
Nice, kind and 'The Best!'

Mrs M Pedersen

LSA

PE
Time with family
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Socialising with friends and family
Lovely, kind and caring

Mrs K Wemyss

LSA

History
Watching the children grow
Charlotte's Web by EB White
Time with family and friends
Nice, kind and helpful

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