Share This Page | | |

Meet the Staff

Executive Head Teacher – Mr S. Laws

It is a huge honour to be the Head Teacher at Hartside Primary Academy. I was appointed in January 2013, and since then, along with rest of the school community, have worked hard to bring a lot of exciting changes to the school.

I love stories, my favourite author as a child was Enid Blyton. I loved taking part in adventures of the Famous Five or climbing the Faraway Tree in the ‘Enchanted Wood’. 

I love my job, bringing new and exciting developments to the school is fantastic, but first and foremost I am a teacher and spending time learning with the children in school is what gives me the greatest pride. 

Away from school, I am sports mad. I do a sport called triathlon which involves swimming, cycling and running one after another. I have recently been selected to compete for Team GB, of which I am very proud. I am really keen to help all of our children develop an active and healthy lifestyle, so I aim to ensure there are always lots of sporting clubs and activities available and everyone gets the opportunity to take part.

Head of School – Mrs D. Simpson

I have worked at Hartside Primary Academy for over 13 years and I have taught in most year groups, including EYFS. Alongside this, I have held a range of additional responsibilities including: Deputy Head Teacher, OPAL Lead, Personal Development Lead and 10 years as Literacy Lead. The thing I love most about teaching is that everyday is different. I look forward to coming to school, because  I get to spread my creative wings, work with wonderful people and I get to see the children progress and succeed.

I was delighted to be appointed Head of School in July 2022 and look forward working alongside Mr Laws and the team to continue to develop the school. There are many exciting adventures ahead at Hartside Primary Academy and I feel very lucky to be part of such a wonderful school community.