Meet The Staff

Mrs C A Matthewman

Head Teacher

Mrs Matthewman has been head at the school since September 2013. Previously, she worked in larger schools in Leicestershire, near the edge of Leicester City. She teaches French and Philosophy For Children and believes education should involve learning through fun and real experiences, allowing children to be and do their very best. She has three, now adult, children and loves to cook and garden.

Mr Scaife

KS2 Teacher (Years 3/4)

Mr Scaife is the Year 3 and Year 4 teacher. He is the Science and P.E. Co-ordinator. His hobbies include cycling and walking.

Mrs D Hedley

Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Mrs Hedley is an HTLA in Class 1 and has worked at Bowes School since 2000. She works predominantly with EYFS children and loves to see their progression throughout the school. She also supports other children in school wherever there is a need. Mrs Hedley organises the Scholastic Book Club and the Annual Book Fair and she runs our very popular After School Gardening and Christmas Craft Clubs.

Mrs R Gedye

School Secretary

Mrs Gedye is our school secretary and has worked at the school since 2011 as secretary/administrator at the school. She lives in Barnard Castle with her husband and two children.

Linda Sutherland

School Cook

Linda is our cook. She lives locally in Barnard Castle and has been a school cook since 2016. She cooks delicious meals and is friendly and welcoming to everyone.

Mr Copson

Sports Coach

Mr Copson is working at the school as a Teaching Assistant after gaining his Level 2 Sports and PE qualification whilst working here previously. He enjoys football and his favourite team is Manchester City.

Pam Fish

Lunchtime Supervisor

My name is Pam. I live in Bowes. I have two grown up children, a girl and boy. I love my job!

Mrs S Scaife

Assistant Head & KS1 Teacher

Mrs Scaife teaches Class 1; which is Reception and Years One and Two. She is our Forest School Leader. She really likes to encourage children to become life-long learners. Her interests and hobbies include painting, gardening, walking and travelling.

Mrs J McInnes

KS2 Teacher (Years 5/6)

Mrs MacInnes is the Upper Key Stage 2 teacher. She co-ordinates Maths, the Gifted and Talented curriculum and Drama activities at school.

Mrs V Pollard

Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Counsellor

Mrs Pollard has worked here since 2005. She is our Key Stage 2 HTLA but she also sometimes works with Class 1. She supports children with SEN and is a fully trained counsellor. She loves every part of her job; one of her favourite groups is Socially Speaking which encourages children to express their thoughts and feelings in appropriate ways.

Shaun Parkin

Caretaker

Shaun is our caretaker and he lives in Barnard Castle. He has two grown up boys and a daughter. He supports Sunderland but we forgive him for that!

Mr Miller

ICT technician

Mr Miller is our ICT technician. He maintains and updates our computers and works with the school to introduce new technologies and assists with keeping systems safe and secure. He has a daughter called Evie.

Stacey Williamson

Lunchtime Supervisor

My name is Stacey, I’ve lived in Bowes all my life. I have a daughter and when she is old enough she will be the 5th generation to go to Bowes School.