Staff

At Bar Hill Primary School we are fortunate to have an excellent team. Our Head Teacher, Teaching Staff, Support Staff and Administration Team work hard to ensure our children receive the best possible education and care.

Head Teacher
	Lin Whyte I commenced my post as head teacher of Bar Hill School in January 1997. It is my third headship and I have returned to the school which hosted me as a newly qualified teacher twenty two years ago!I am very proud to be head teacher of our community school as it is a school which truly values children and who are always on the centre stage. I enjoy very much being part of such a supportive local community, many of whom remember me from my youthful days! I have twins who take up the majority of my spare time and who I believe have helped me to become a better head teacher. If I have any spare time left over I enjoy swimming and visiting my family in Wales.
Deputy Head
	Sanjay Mistry
Reception
	Lis Hackett
	Virginia Lacey I have been teaching since 1987 having completed my PGCE from Homerton College, Cambridge. I was Deputy head at Bar Hill School from 1998 to 2004, and I have taught every age group except reception! In 2000 I successfully completed my NPQH.
	Rachel Bailham I have been teaching at Bar Hill school for several years, where both my children have attended. I am currently art leader, and enjoy reading, gardening and swimming.
Year 1
	Claire Higgins I started working at Bar Hill school in September 2005. I currently teach Year 1 which I absolutely love. I am the ICT lead teacher which I also really enjoy. I also lead the ABC or Anti-Bullying council and am a school governor. Phew! Bar Hill has a really strong community which I am pleased to say has made me feel incredibly welcome.
Year 2
	Kevin Herring This is my first year of teaching having recently completed my PGCE at the Faculty of Education. I joined the teaching staff at Bar Hill School in September 2007. I currently teach year 2 which I am really enjoying, I help run the school’s football teams. In my spare time I enjoy playing football and watching films.
Years 3/4
	Julie Gawthrope I am currently teaching a year 3/4 class at Bar Hill School. I am PE coordinator. I am married with two children who keep me busy most of the time however, in my spare leisure time I enjoy horse riding and reading.
	Karen Hindmarch I am currently Middles Team Leader.  I teach part-time – 60% – every morning and on Thursday afternoons.  I grew up in Little Shelford, Cambridge.  I started at Bar Hill School in January 2000 but have been teaching since 1982!  I live with three cats in Oakington.  In my spare time I enjoy ringing church bells, playing my violin, bird watching and gardening.
	Claire White
	Sanjay Mistry (see above)
Year 5/6
	Claire Mayer I started working at Bar Hill Primary School in September 2007. I currently teach the year 5 class which I am really enjoying. I am responsible for Humanities which includes Geography, History and RE.
	Stephanie Tabram I started teaching Year 6 September 2000. I enjoy teaching Maths and Art. I have two young children who were delighted with the snow at Christmas. In my free time I paint on silk and make greetings cards and framed pictures.
	Sanjay Mistry (See above)