Our Staff

Teaching Staff

Executive Headteacher

Mrs M Anderton

Mrs Anderton has over 20 years of experience working in local Catholic schools and is committed to developing and supporting the faith of our children. She believes that everyone is unique and made in the image of God and that all children should celebrate and understand their differences. Mrs Anderton considers communication as the key to maintain a thriving community and has an open door policy. A positive early education can open many doors for pupils who may grow up to take on jobs that do not yet exist. Mrs Anderton believes that every child should be taught to be life-long learners as well as kind and caring members of the community.

Deputy Headteacher

Mrs L Butler

Mrs Butler has over 15 years of experience in education and has always worked at local school, initially joining St Roses in 2016 and then returning again in 2023. She demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning and development and has a thorough understanding of early years education, including the importance of learning through play, and is deeply committed to inclusive practice.  Mrs Butler is a qualified SENco and has extensive experience teaching across all classes in infant schools and beyond, and she actively promotes Catholic values, fostering a caring, respectful, and faith-centred learning environment.

Mrs Butler is the Deputy Headteacher and the DSL and the school's named SENco, a role shared with Mrs Pritchard. Mrs Butler also leads English (including phonics) throughout the school and is our senior mental health and well-being leader. 

Assistant Headteacher

Mrs S Swami

Mrs Swami is an experienced teacher with over ten years of teaching across all primary year groups, from Reception through to Year 6. She is passionate about Catholic education and believes that every child is unique, valued, and called to fulfil their God-given potential. As Assistant Headteacher, she teaches in Year 2 and leads Catholic Life and Mission and Religious Education across the school, working closely with staff, pupils, and families to ensure faith is at the heart of everything we do.

SENCO & Inclusion Leader and Mental Health Lead

Mrs L Butler

Mrs Butler is our Mental Health Lead. 

Mrs H Pritchard

Mrs Pritchard is our SENCO and Inclusion Leader. 

Key Stage Leaders

Mrs S Swami - Key Stage 1 lead

 

Year 2 Class Teacher - St Dominic Class

Miss L Bolton

Miss Bolton teaches Year 2. She leads PE and OPAL across the school

Year 2 Class Teacher - St Teresa Class

Mrs S Swami 

Mrs Swami is KS1 Lead and teaches Year 2 Monday - Wednesday in St Teresa class. She leads RE and Catholic Life across the school. 

Year 1 Class Teacher - St Bernadette Class

Mrs M Parfitt and Mrs K Deery

Mrs Parfit teaches in Year 1 Monday - Wednesday.  She also leads History and Geography across the school. 

Mrs Deery teaches in Year 1 Thursday and Friday

Year 1 Class Teacher - St Anthony Class

Miss B Holder

Miss Holder teaches Year 1. She leads Science and PSHE across the school.

Reception Class Teachers - St Catherine Class

Mrs C Watson

Mrs Pritchard teaches in our Reception St Catherine class. 

 

Reception Class Teachers - St Martin Class

Miss Blundell and Mrs G Grant

Miss Blundell teaches in our St Catherine class Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Mrs Grant teaches St Catherine on Tuesday.

 

Nursery Class Teacher - St Francis Class

Mrs G Madden and Mrs G Grant

Mrs G Madden teaches our 30 hour Nursery class, St Francis on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Mrs G Grant teaches nursery on Wednesday and Thursday.

 Preschool

Mrs H Gimmi

Mrs Gimmi Leads in Rose Petals Preschool

Mrs B Ryan

Supports Mrs Gimmi in Preschool

Miss C Brook

Supports Mrs Gimmi in Preschool

Miss A M Sullivan 

Supports Mrs Gimmi in Preschool

Miss R Armstrong 

Supports Mrs Gimmi in Preschool

Support Staff

Mrs A Reynolds - TA

Mrs Reynolds supports our 30 hour Nursery class.

Mrs S Abdelmassih - TA

Mrs Abdelmassih supports part time across Early Years and Pre School.

Mrs D'Orleans - TA

Mrs D'Orleans supports  our Reception, St Catherine class. 

 

Mrs K Quinn - ELSA and TA

Mrs Quinn supports  Year 1, St Anthony class part time. She is also our ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) and leads small group and 1:1 interventions across the school. 

Mrs S Ambridge - TA

Mrs Ambridge supports Year 1 and Reception.

Mrs T - HLTA

Mrs T supports in Year 1

Miss K Holloway - LSA

 Miss Holloway supports in Year 1

 Mrs C Gavin - TA

Mrs Gavin supports  Year 1.

Mrs H Glover - HLTA

Mrs Glover supports Year 2.

Miss S Reynolds - TA

Miss Reynolds supports in Year 2 .

 

Office Staff

Finance Officer

Mrs M Power

Mrs Power works closely with the Headteacher to support with administration, school finances and attendance.

Office Administrator

Mrs J Taylor

Mrs Taylor supports the Headteacher with safeguarding and school admissions.

Site Team

Caretaker

 

Vacancy

Parish Priest

Father David is our Parish Priest. He visits our school regularly to lead liturgies, Masses and visits classes throughout the year. 

https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/hemelhempsteadwest/ 

Hertfordshire Catering Team

School Cook

Mrs S Grayer

Mrs Grayer provides fresh school meals for children and staff on a daily basis ensuring they are balanced and healthy.

Ms L Durham

Ms Durham supports Mrs Grayer in our kitchen.