We have a dedicated and committed core team of teaching staff. Staff are supported by external specialist teachers in various fields depending on the topic the children are learning.
Meet our staff
Mark Davies – Executive Headteacher
I started as Executive Headteacher at Ashleworth Church of England and Churcham Primary School in January 2025. I joined the partnership from a small rural school in Gloucestershire where I was previously Deputy Headteacher. I am passionate about ensuring all children are safe, happy and are supported in fulfilling their full potential. When I'm not in school, I love to spend time with my family, enjoy a variety of sports and continuing to expand my lego collection!
Tina Birch – Finance Administrator
I have worked at Churcham since 2008 and I’m based in the office. If you visit or telephone the school, I will be the first person you meet. When I’m not at school, I enjoy listening to music and going out with my friends to listen to bands. I own and love my 2 Vespa Scooters.
Richelle Daniels – SENDCO
I started my journey as a class teacher teaching Reception and Key Stage One before moving into my current role as SENCo. I enjoy my SENCo role as I get the opportunity to work with children across the school and provide individual support to the children and parents. In my spare time I love spending time with my family and friends.
Katie Foylan – Class 1 Teacher (YR/KS1)
Esther Deackes – Class 2 Teacher (Y5/6)
(maternity leave)
I am a KS2 teacher at Churcham Primary School (Years 5 & 6). I am the subject leader of Computing and Mathematics; two subjects which I really enjoy. As well as a subject leader, I am the Safeguarding Lead and staff governor. I've been at Churcham Primary School since the start of my teaching career and I love the 'family feel' that Churcham offers. In my spare time I love to walk my dog (Rusco), go to the gym and spend quality time with my family.
David Paterson - Class 2 Teacher
I have had the opportunity over my career to teach the whole age range of KS2 pupils and am delighted to be one of the Class 2 teachers here at Churcham. I will be leading History and Geography which are subjects which I'm passionate about (especially with my History degree!). Outside of school, I'm a beleaguered father of three and an unrepentant geek. If my head isn't in a book, I'm probably playing an overly complex board game of some description. If the weather is nice you may also find me out and about walking in the Forest of Dean where we live.
Rebecca Dodd - Class 2 Teacher
I am thrilled to be a part of Churcham School where I will be one of the Key Stage 2 teachers and lead RE and PSHE. I have a wealth of experience across Key Stage 2 and I look forward to teaching and supporting the children who will be in my class. At home, you will often find me in my kitchen baking all sorts of sweet treats which will no doubt end up in school at some point. If I am not in the kitchen you'll find me spending time with my husband and mum or reading a book.
Sophie Muirhead - Class 1 Teaching Assistant
Victoria Asher – Class 2 1:1 Teaching Assistant
I’m a KS1 teaching assistant at Churcham Primary School in class 1. I support the teachers in the classroom taking groups for subjects, teaching phonics, and doing one to one interventions. I've been at Churcham Primary School for 10 years. In my spare time I love to go for walks in the woods, spend time with my family, and go to the gym
Sharon Tippins – Class 2 Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor
I am a teaching assistant, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Midiay Supervisor at Churcham Primary school. I have worked at Churcham for 18 years and love the family feel of the school. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends,
Kay Benton – Class 2 Teaching Assistant
I joined Churcham Primary school in January 2023 and work in Class 2 as a 1-1 Teaching Assistant. Outside of school I like to read and take my dog, Barney, for walks.