Staff Team

Senior Leadership Team

Mr. Gary Papworth
Headteacher

Mr. Gary Papworth

Mr. Papworth has taught for over 19 years in different schools in Surrey, with a wide range of leadership responsibilities. He is a geography specialist teacher and has previously led numerous subjects including maths, geography, history and computing as well as having taught in a variety of year groups.

He is also responsible for the following areas:

  • Job Profiles

  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

  • Performance Management

  • Teaching and Learning

  • SMSC, Collective Worship and SIAMS

  • Faith Team

  • CPD Co-ordinator

  • ECT Induction Tutor

Mrs. Lynsey Bryan
Deputy Headteacher

Mrs. Lynsey Bryan

Mrs Bryan taught for 17 years in Croydon before joining St Paul's in January 2019. She has held a range of leadership responsibilities and has taught from Year 2 to Year 6.

Her areas of responsibility are:

  • Covering Headteacher roles and responsibilities

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

  • Designated Teacher (Children in Care and Disadvantaged children)

  • Performance Management

  • Lead on Mental Health and Wellbeing

  • Whole School behaviour

  • Curriculum

  • Work Experience

  • PSHE/RSE Lead

  • Staff Cover

Mr. Dan Hill
Assistant Headteacher

Mr. Dan Hill

Mr. Hill is the Assistant Headteacher.  He has worked at the school for 14 years and been a member of the leadership team for the past 7.

His areas of responsibility are:

  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

  • Whole School Assessment Leader

  • Performance Management

  • Curriculum

  • School Council

  • MFL Lead

  • Pupil Premium

  • National Tutoring Programme

Mrs. Julia Castle
School Business Manager

Mrs. Julia Castle

Mrs. Castle is responsible for the following areas:

  • Finance

  • HR

  • Premises

  • Health and Safety

  • GDPR

Mrs A. McLeod
Phase Leader - Years 3 - 6

Mrs A. McLeod

Mrs McLeod is the Phase Leader for Years 3-6.  In addition to being a Year 6 class teacher she is responsible for:

  • Behaviour and pastoral support in the upper phase

  • IT Infrastructure

  • Staff Governor

  • Head of Year 6

  • Leading Computing and Online safety

Mrs L. Chambers
SENDco

Mrs L. Chambers

Mrs Chambers is responsible for:

  • Special Educational Needs

Administrative and Support Staff

Mrs. J. Shaw
Office Manager

Mrs. J. Shaw

  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Mrs. T. Laws
Office Assistant
Mrs. C. Terrell
Finance Assistant
Mrs. J. Newman
Office Assistant
Mrs. D. Moore
IT Technician

Mrs. D. Moore

  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Mr. S. MacManus - Alfano
Caretaker

Class Teachers from September 2025

Mrs. F. Watkins
Year R - Ash Class (Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri)

Mrs. F. Watkins

  • Co-EYFS Lead

  • Outdoor Learning and Eco Schools

Miss. K. Turner
Year R - Ash Class (Thursday)
Mrs. G. Van Calenberg
Year R - Oak Class (Maternity Leave)

Mrs. G. Van Calenberg

  • Co-EYFS Lead

  • EYFS and Early Reading (and Phonics)

Mrs. C. McDaniel
Year R - Oak Class (Maternity Cover)
Ms. J. Sollom
Year 1 - Maple Cass
Miss. K. Trease
Year 1 - Sycamore Class

Miss. K. Trease

  • Year 1 Lead 

  • History Lead

Mrs. V. Yeomans
Year 2 - Rowan Class (Mon-Wed)
Mrs. L. Bene
Year 2 - Rowan Class (Thurs & Fri)
Mr. D. Hill
Year 2 - Chestnut Class

Mr. D. Hill

  • Assistant Headteacher

  • English Lead

  • French Lead

Mr. H. Prentice
Year 3 - Willow Class

Mr. H. Prentice

  • Year 3 Lead

Miss. R. Irvine
Year 3 - Hawthorn Class (Mon - Thurs)

Miss. R. Irvine

  • Art Lead

Mrs. L. Bryan
Year 3 - Hawthorn Class (Friday)

Mrs. L. Bryan

  • Deputy Headteacher

Mrs. S. Atkinson
Year 4 - Hazel Class (Mon - Wed)

Mrs. S. Atkinson

  • Year 4 Lead 

  • Geography Lead

  • Risk Assessments

Mrs. A. Duysak
Year 4 - Hazel Class (Thurs & Fri)
Mr. L. Hurrell
Year 4 - Beech Class

Mr. L. Hurrell

  • Music Lead

Mr. M. Tinsley
Year 5 - Lime Class

Mr. M. Tinsley

  • Year 5 Lead 

  • History Lead

  • Maths Lead 

Miss. M. Rahman
Year 5 - Cedar Class
Mrs. A. McLeod
Year 6 - Elm Class

Mrs. A. McLeod

  • Year 6 Lead

  • KS2 Phase Lead

  • Computing and Online Safety Lead

  • IT Infrastructure Manager

Miss. A. George
Year 6 - Juniper Class (Tues-Fri)

Miss. A. George

  • PE Lead

Mrs. L. Bryan
Year 6 - Juniper Class (Mon)

Mrs. L. Bryan

  • Deputy Headteacher

Our Higher Level Teaching Assistants / Cover Assistants are based for part of the week in a class or yeargroup, but spend much of their time working with groups or individuals with specific learning needs. They cover classes for teachers' weekly planning, preparation and assessment time. 

  • Mrs. L. Herbert

  • Mrs. D. White

  • Mrs. D. Moore

  • Mrs. Z. Davies

Our team of learning support assistants are based across the school. Whilst some are based in particular year groups, they spend much of their time working with individual children and groups, helping to ensure that all of our children achieve their fullest potential. 

  • Mrs. T. Burch

  • Mrs. S. Dalziel

  • Mrs. K. Salter

  • Mrs. C. Schembri

  • Mrs. R. Wan

  • Mrs. S. Kyle

  • Mrs. L. Marshall

  • Mrs. A. Duke

  • Mrs. R. Pearce

  • Mrs. R. Lawlor

  • Mrs. D. Eng

  • Mrs. A. Fatima

  • Mrs. A. King

  • Mrs. A. Stone

  • Ms. S. Cox

  • Mrs. M. Karim

  • Miss. C. Lane

  • Miss. S. Salter

  • Miss. J. Smith

  • Miss. L. Wadey