Meet Our Team
We are delighted to introduce the Waltham Gateway Academy team who will support your child throughout their journey with us.
Lindsay Holness
Principal, DSL & SENDCo
Carlie Smart
Assistant Principal, DDSL & Y3/4 Teacher
Harriet Holdsworth
RSP Teacher
Phoebe Aisthorpe
Y1/2 Teacher
Senior Leadership Team
| Role | Leader |
|---|---|
| Principal | Mrs L. Holness |
| Assistant Principal | Mrs C. Smart |
| Executive Principal (Primary Academies) | Mr A. Clark |
Additional Leadership Responsibilities
| Role | Leader |
|---|---|
| Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs L.Holness |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads |
Mrs C. Smart Mrs H. Holdsworth |
| SEND Co-Ordinator | Mrs L. Holness |
| Designated Teacher for CiC | Mrs C. Smart |
| EAL Co-Ordinator | Mrs S. Smart |
| Mental Health Champion | Mrs H. Holdsworth |
| Curriculum Leaders | Mrs L. Holness and Mrs C. Smart |
| Early Years Leads | Mrs H. Holdsworth |
| Attendance Champion | Mrs L. Holness |
| Teaching & Learning Co-Ordinator | Mrs C. Smart |
| Health & Safety Lead | Mrs L. Holness |
| SMSC Lead | Mrs H. Holdsworth |
Subject Leaders
| Subject | Subject Leader |
|---|---|
| Art & Design | Miss J. Grayson |
| Computing | Miss P. Aisthorpe |
| Design & Technology | Mrs J. Grayson |
| Early Years | Mrs H. Holdsworth |
| English | Mrs C. Smart |
| Geography | Mr J. Gibbon |
| History | Mr J. Gibbon |
| Mathematics | Miss P. Aisthorpe |
| Modern Foreign Languages: Spanish | Miss J. Grayson |
| Music | Mrs H. Holdsworth |
| Phonics | Mrs H. Holdsworth |
| Physical Education | Mr J. Gibbon |
| PSHE and RSHE | Mrs H. Holdsworth |
| World Views Education | Mrs C. Smart |
| Science | Miss J. Blair |
Class Teachers and Teaching Assistants
| Year Group | Class Name | Teacher | Teaching Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | Chicks | Miss J. Grayson | Mrs R. Nelson Mrs J. Playford |
| Year 1/2 | Robins | Miss P. Aisthorpe | Mrs C Farrell |
| Year 3/4 | Kestrels | Mr J. Gibbon | Mrs J. Playford |
| Year 5 | Barn Owls |
Mrs C. Smart and Miss J. Blair |
Miss A. Holroyd |
| Inclusion Base (The Nest) | Eagles | Mrs H. Holdsworth |
Mrs J. Chambers |