Welcome to Parkside House School. We are an SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) school who provide specialist teaching, small class sizes, bespoke timetables and a nurturing, friendly environment for all our pupils.
We believe in supporting our pupils to achieve the very best they can academically, socially and in all aspects of their lives. We believe that happy children will learn more and reach their goals. We strive to help every pupil reach this. Parkside House School is proud to be part of the OFG Education family.
Justine Sims – Regional Director
Toni Woods – Assistant Regional Director
Belinda Young – Head Teacher & DDSL
Alfie Wilkinson – Head Of School – Backworth
Gemma McCutcheon – Head Of School – Ashington
Mark Bradley – Designated Safeguarding Lead
Andrea Cowley – SenCo & Safeguarding Officer
Ruth Lamb – Occupational Therapist
Josh Turnbull- PE Teacher & Behaviour and Attitudes Lead
Jodie Scott – Teacher & Personal Development Lead
Carly Goldsborough Year 6 Teacher & Personal Development Lead
Hazel Ingram- Assistant Head, Science Teacher & Progress, Data & Examinations Lead
Emma Cook English Teacher & Curriculum Lead
Amy Rattcliff – Teacher & SenCo
Rebecca Carter – Learning Support Assistant
Lily Heaton- Teacher
Rachael Kinghan – Maths Teacher
Claudia Kaminski – Art Teacher
Carly Scott – Business Studies & Personal Development Teacher
Kirsty Robertshaw-Maxie – Teacher
David Pearce – Design & Technology Teacher
Kay Walker- Vocational Teacher
Laura Pankhurst – Teacher
Matthew Donnelly – Employability/Careers Teacher
Paul Dixon – ICT Teacher
Richard Mills – Humanities Teacher
Satakshi Bhattacharyya – Science Teacher
Andrew Davison – Teacher
Dawn Hewitt – Pastoral Manager
Holly Armstrong – Pastoral Support Assistant
Jess Grey – Pastoral Support Assistant
Matthew Slee – Pastoral Support Assistant
Katie Ryan – Pastoral Support Assistant
Clare Richardson – Learning Support Assistant
China Courtney – Learning Support Assistant
David Manasse – Learning Support Assistant
Hayley Low – Learning Support Assistant
Kayleigh Chambers- Learning Support Assistant
Kylie Johnson – Learning Support Assistant
Laura Marland – Learning Support Assistant
Lily Morgan – Learning Support Assistant
Micaela Archer- Learning Support Assistant
Newarun Begum – Learning Support Assistant
Neve Rickerby – Learning Support Assistant
Pauline Appleby – Learning Support Assistant
Rachael Mason – Learning Support Assistant
Russell Hoole – Learning Support Assistant
Sonya Swinburne – Learning Support Assistant
Olivia Sprudd – Learning Support Assistant
Steve Turnbull – Facilities Supervisor
Phil Rattcliff – Facilities Assistant
Angela Young – Administrator
Joanne Bulman – Administrator
Jan Lowery – School Business Manager
Sam Mowbray – Administrator
Kay McSparron – Cook
Tracy McLean – Cook
Nicky Chambers – Kitchen Assistant
Tony Todd – Kitchen Assistant
Fern – Therapy Dog
Leo – Therapy Dog