The St Martin's Family

Mr Riggs

Executive Headteacher 

& Designated Safeguarding Lead

St Martin's & Braddock

My favourite thing about my job is the interactions I am so lucky to have every day with children and staff at our school and our wider community. I feel so blessed and priviledged to work with such a fantastic team and such a supportive school community. 

Miss Nile

Assistant Headteacher 

(Teaching and Learning) 

and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Class Teacher

I was born in Cornwall and have always lived here.  I love the sea and the coastline and enjoy being outdoors in my free time.  Swimming and cycling are also my favourite hobbies.  I absolutely LOVE reading and particularly children's books. Chatting to people of all ages and enjoying a laugh together brightens up every single day.  I am lucky to be able to do this in my role as a teacher and Assistant Headteacher. 

Mrs McHale

SENDCO

 
Assistant Headteacher 

(Pastoral and Community) 

and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

I'm Rebecca McHale. I have been teaching for over 20 years and I have been a SENDCO for over 12 years. I have a passion for supporting pupils with SEND and for supporting our families.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 2 year old daughter - we love beaches, farms, shops, tractors, trains and swimming! I also enjoy music festivals and crochet! 

Mrs Wynne

Family Support Advisor and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

I am here to help you and your child get the best from this school by providing support, advice and information.  Outside of school I enjoy 'light' gardening, watching football (a team in red) and have a grumpy cat called Sooty.

Mrs Hatherley

Administrative Assistant

I'm Susanna and have worked at St Martin's for many years now! When I'm not at work my favourite thing to do is go for long walks with our dog, especially across the moors, which is also his favourite place!

Mrs Bourne

Administrative Assistant

I'm Gemma and I've worked in the school office for over 8 years. I enjoy spending my spare time with my family and friends and I love being by the sea, whether it's walking along the beautiful Cornish coastline, paddleboarding or building sandcastles with my two children. When I'm not in school this is my happy place! 

Mrs Enever

Pastoral Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

I work across both St Martin's and Braddock schools. I love my job and feel privileged to be working with such lovely children, who are often very brave in trusting me with their, at times, difficult and tricky feelings.

To relax I love spending time with my children and grandchildren, walking my dog, preferably when it's not raining and reading...lots!

Ms Meller

Indoor Nursery Lead

I'm Stacey and I am the Indoor Nursery Leader and have been part of the St Martin’s family for many years. I am a trained level 3 preschool practitioner and have lots of experience in working with young children. I lead the indoor nursery sessions every day.

Miss Enever

Outdoor Nursery Lead

Mrs Cleave

Nursery Assistant

I'm Mrs Lorna Cleave.  I have two children, a 7 year old girl and 6 year old boy.  They keep me busy, I love spending my time with them.  My hobbies are keeping fit, walking my dog and seeing my friends.  My passion in life is making sure people around me are happy!

Nursery Assistant

I'm Julie and I started working in St Martin's Nursery in June 2024. I love working with young children, it's very rewarding watching them become more independent with their learning.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy exploring new places and making wonderful memories.

Miss Craze

Adventurers Class Teacher - Reception

My name is Miss Craze. I have been a teacher at St Martin's since September 2023, but I am very familiar with the school as I was a pupil here myself. I have lived in Liskeard my whole life and I am very connected to the local community. Before I became a teacher I helped to run a holiday club in which we did lots of exciting activities such as kayaking and arts and crafts. I am a creative person who enjoys drawing and reading. I am also very passionate about teaching children who grew up in a similar area to me. 

Teaching Assistant

I'm Sophie and I'm a teaching assistant in reception. I like to paint as a hobby so I enjoy all the  creative activities at school. In my spare time I like to go to the coast and spend time with my family.

Miss Vollans

Apprentice EYFS Teaching Assistant

I'm Mia and I'm currently studying for an Early Years Level 3 qualification. I have a passion for working with young children and work in St Martin’s four days a week shared between the indoor and outdoor nurseries.

Mrs Seymour

Discoverers Class Teacher - Reception

Hi, I'm Mrs Seymour and I've worked with children for 18 years from babies to secondary school. I love Early Years and have now worked in EYFS at St Martin's for 5 years. 

My favourite children's book is the Gruffalo and my favourite food is cheesy pasta. 

Fun fact: I've met King Charles. 

Teaching Assistant

Hello, my name is Mrs Stoneman and I am an Early Years Teaching Assistant. In my spare time I enjoy watching my children participate in various sporting activities. I also love going on long walks exploring our beautiful countryside with my dog. I really enjoy my role as Teaching Assistant. It is an honour to share my love of learning with the children and create special memories together. 

Miss O'Hare

Explorers Class Teacher - Year 1

Mrs Roach

Teaching Assistant

Miss Rowe

Voyagers Class Teacher - Year 1/2

Teaching Assistant

My name is Mrs Lunn and I really enjoy working at St Martins School, I really enjoy spending time with my family and going on walks with our dog. My favourite books are the Grufflo and Harry Potter.

Mrs De St Croix

Pioneers Class Teacher - Year 2

Key Stage One Team Leader

I have been teaching for a number of years and have a passion for Art and Mathematics. 

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family.  I enjoy music, reading and doing anything that allows me to be creative.

Mrs Roberts

Teaching Assistant

Hi, I am Liz Roberts and have been a Teaching Assistant at St Martin’s for many years and I love my job! In my spare time I love spending time with my family and friends. My favourite place to go is the beach and I also love to be out and about exploring new places. To relax I like to read or to do some baking! 

Miss Jarvis 

Wanderers Class Teacher - Year 3

Hello, I am Miss Jarvis and am the proud owner of two cats, Merlin and Ivan! 

My favourite subjects are Science and Music, especially where I get to be practical and do investigations! I love teaching children to be creative thinkers and independent learners!

My favourite book is 'The Last Bear' by Hannah Gold. It is an inspirational book!

Mrs Judson

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hi I am Mrs Judson. I am a HLTA and currently work in Years 3 and 4. In the afternoons I teach other classes around the school. 

In my spare time I really enjoy watching cooking shows and trying different recipes. I also have a German Shepherd and he likes to go on long walks. I really enjoy listening to music and reading.

Miss Frank

1:1 Teaching Assistant

I'm Hayley, a teaching assistant dedicated to supporting children, including those with special educational needs. I love reading and infusing creativity into everything I do! 

I'm committed to helping every child thrive and discover their potential!

Mrs Betts

Globetrotters Class Teacher - year 3/4

I’ve worked at St Martin's since June 2021 and have absolutely loved teaching KS1.

 Reading and writing are my favourite subjects to teach! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and taking my two dogs for a walk on the beach. 

Teaching Assistant

I am Sue and outside of school I like spending time with my family and animals as well as visiting places in our motorhome.

Miss Holmes

Groundbreakers Class Teacher - Year 4

Hi, I'm Miss Holmes

I have a passion for reading, I love sharing recommendations of good books! My favourite subject is Art, I enjoy being creative! I am a Cornish Gig rower so spend my weekends travelling and racing around Cornwall!

Teaching Assistant

I'm Mrs Vince and in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family. We like to spend our time outdoors, playing at the beach and going for walks in the woods.

Mr Blake

Buccaneers Class Teacher - Year 5

Mrs Skuse

Teaching Assistant

Hi my name is Daphne, and I am a TA in year 5.  I have worked at St Martin's for a number of years and love working here.  In my spare time I enjoy walking around Cornwall with my family and friends, as well as visiting National Trust places with my husband.  I also love reading and cooking.

Mrs Bersey

Trailblazers Class Teacher - Year 5/6

I'm Rachel Bersey and I teach year 5 and 6.

 In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, going for walks with my dogs and spending time at the beach. My favourite author is Michael Morpurgo, you will find my bookshelves filled with his fantastic stories and adventures. 

Mrs Williams

Teaching Assistant

I’m originally from Kent, studied at Plymouth University between 2007-2011 and never moved back!

 I’m a local mum, with three children. In my spare time I enjoy walking on the moors with my springer spaniel called Chester and spending time with my family at the seaside. 

I feel very lucky to spend my working days at school helping the children to learn and develop.

Miss Nile

Assistant Headteacher 

(Teaching and Learning) 

and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Class Teacher

I was born in Cornwall and have always lived here.  I love the sea and the coastline and enjoy being outdoors in my free time.  Swimming and cycling are also my favourite hobbies.  I absolutely LOVE reading and particularly children's books. Chatting to people of all ages and enjoying a laugh together brightens up every single day.  I am lucky to be able to do this in my role as a teacher and Assistant Headteacher. 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

I’ve worked for St Martin’s School for quite a few years mostly in upper key stage 2 but have worked in lower key stage 2 and Year 1. I cover lunchtimes as well and am the treasurer for our PTA.

If I have any spare time I love to walk my dog, read and watch a good film! 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

I'm Tanya Cliffe and have worked at St Martin's School for a number of years. I currently work as an H.L.T.A. (Higher Level Teaching Assistant). In the mornings I support the children in Yr6, Pathfinders class, and in the afternoons I teach different classes whilst the teachers have their PPA time.

In my spare time I enjoy walking, both by the coast and in the countryside. The beach is my happy place. 

Mrs Coad
Cover Teacher

I have been teaching for 10 years and enjoy teaching in all year groups. I am also the Humanities lead at St Martin's School.  

Outside of school I make the most of my time making memories with my family and friends, walking along our beautiful coastlines and moorlands and I also really love baking.

Outside of school I make the most of my time making memories with my family and friends, walking along our beautiful coastlines and moorlands, I also really love baking.  

Miss Roberts

Class Teacher (maternity leave)

I have now been working at St Martin's for many years and have worked in both KS1 and KS2. I really enjoy reading and spending time with my family.

Mrs Rossiter-Thomas

Class Teacher (maternity leave)

Mrs Jordan

Cover Supervisor/Intervention Lead

Chris Picken

Caretaker

I'm Chris and am one of the site operatives for the Trust schools, having joined the MAT in November 2022.

Jason White

Caretaker

Mrs Johns

Lunchtime Supervisor

I workas a lunchtime supervisor for St Martin's and I am also a cleaner at Braddock School.

I enjoy walks with my dog, Blue, going to the cinema, socialising with friends but most of all spending time with my family 

Mrs Hyne

Lunchtime Supervisor

My name is Myra and I am a lunchtime supervisor. In my spare time I enjoy church activities, cooking and darts.