We are a small, dedicated and hardworking team with four class teachers supported by a teaching headteacher, a sports coach and an Arts specialist. We are fortunate enough to have a fantastic range of support staff including friendly office staff, long-serving lunchtime supervisors, a knowledgable IT technician and various reliable volunteers.
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Gary Price
Headteacher and DSL Executive Headteacher at Horsley C of E Primary School and Gastrells MA, MEd, BMus(Hons), LTCL, LRSM, PGCE, NPQH, CertSENCo This is my 7th year as Headteacher at Horsley. It’s a special place to be. There is a strong community and family feel about the school, founded upon our Christian identity. Teaching is a vocation and a calling; life thus tends to be busy, but outside of education I enjoy gardening and running. Travel is something of an obsession. I also have a strong interest in special educational needs and am forever completing courses of one kind or another. |
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Peter Feldon
Co-Head of School, Otters Class Teacher and DDSL PGCE, BA (Hons) in Sport and Management, Certificate in Personnel Practice and Level 1 FA Football Coaching I am in my 16th year of teaching and have taught in various primary settings in London and Gloucestershire. I am currently the English, science, computing, and DT lead. My specialisms are in P.E. and Computing, and I love running after-school clubs in these areas. I have two daughters, Florence and Ruby (the second is a red cockapoo). We all love going on long walks in the countryside. I spend most of my free time keeping fit through group training and spin cycling. |
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Jo Everett B.Ed (Hons) Primary Education
Co-Head of School, Foxes Class Teacher, DDSL and SENDCo Part-time Deputy Headteacher BEd (Hons) in Primary Education and Qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant I am a teacher working in Foxes class which I thoroughly enjoy! I love being involved in all aspects of school life, including playing ‘The Funny looking Fairy’ in the School Christmas Pantomime production! Prior to this I had the pleasure of running ‘Horsley Baby & Toddlers Group’, as well as being Mummy to my three children, all of whom attend Horsley School. As a family we have tons of energy! We have many hobbies including caring for our many pets and renovating our new home in Nailsworth. Our favourite family pastime is cycling around the Forest of Dean. |
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Hannah Vaughan
Owls & Otters Class Teacher BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS I have always wanted to be a teacher. I used to register my teddies and give my friends Maths problems to solve. I qualified as a teacher in 1996 and enjoyed working in primary and middle schools for 13 years. I have also worked as a childminder. I fell in love with Horsley Playgroup when my eldest child was there. In 2017, I was lucky enough to become the playgroup manager, a role I still relish to this day. I am very excited to be working as a primary school teacher again.. In my spare time, I enjoy camping, hiking and the seaside, and when I can combine all 3, I’m very happy. |
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Georgina Mansell
Owls Class Teacher I knew I wanted to have a job in education since I was nine years old, and I have loved every moment of being in the classroom since I graduated in 2014. Outside of school, I enjoy being part of the Girl Guides and currently help run a Brownie Unit. Another place you will find me is on the Stage; I have been part of an amateur dramatics group for over half my life and thoroughly enjoy taking part in a pantomime and play each year, with some of my favourite parts to play being Aladdin and Michelle from 'Allo 'Allo. |
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Megan McDermott
Badgers Class Teacher I have been a teacher for 5 years and I absolutely love what I do! I am passionate about creating a fun, supportive classroom where all our little learners feel valued and excited to learn. Last year, I spent time teaching in Australia, which was an incredible opportunity that broadened my experience and enriched my approach to teaching. Outside of school, I can often be found playing netball, practising Pilates or relaxing in my garden. I also love an adventure and enjoy exploring new places whenever I can. |
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Elizabeth Barr
Art Specialist BA (Hons) Fine Art, PGCE I qualified as an art teacher in 1998 from Homerton College Cambridge. I have fine art degree from Aberystwyth University having specialised in print making. I was Head of Art at Nottingham High School until my daughter was born. I began teaching at Horsley when we relocated to the village in 2015 and my daughters Isobel and Cassandra started at the school. I also run Art Adventurers after school clubs as well as local workshops in the school time. Since moving to the area I have learned to needle felt and enjoy every kind of art and craft activity in my spare time. |
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Julia Finlow
Bursar/Office Manager B.Ed (Hons), Cert in Counselling Skills, MA/Diploma in non-directive Play Therapy I originally come from a primary teaching background, teaching in my home city of Birmingham (bostin’!) for many years, before relocating to this area. Having worked at Horsley Playgroup and School for several years in various roles, I have now taken on this new role: a job which I thoroughly enjoy for its varied and broad demands, as well as the daily contact with both children and parents. In my spare time, I love to cycle, read, swim and sing, as well as spending time with my family. |
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Hollie Ind-Smith
Teaching Assistant I've always wanted a career working with children. In 2011, I completed a childcare course at Stroud College. I started working as a Teaching Assistant and Play Worker straight away. I have always enjoyed working in a school and out of school club. For the last ten years I have worked with Key Stage 1, but enjoy working with a variety of ages. My Gramp was born and raised in Horsley, and I still have family connections here. |
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Hannah Hurst
Teaching Assistant I have worked in a variety of roles in local schools and colleges and as an early years practitioner for over 20 years. I was born and raised in the local area. In my spare time, I love to grow vegetables and spend time with my family and pets. Horsley is an amazing place, and I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to work here. |
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Maisie Graham
Teaching Assistant I currently work in Badgers class and love to read with children of all abilities. I live locally and like to keep active, exercising. |
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MK Bynum
Teaching Assistant I am happy to be joining Horsley Primary School's team as a TA. I was born and raised in New Bern, NC a small town on the south east coast of the USA. I have a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts from East Carolina University. My journey to the UK started in 2011 when I moved here to marry my wonderful husband. We now have two children who also attend Horsley. I have had many roles working with children in both the USA and the UK including Arts and Crafts Director, SEN TA and class TA. In my spare time I enjoy woodland walks, travelling and spending time with my family. |
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Caroline West
Teaching Assistant After earning a Sociology degree from the University of Bath, I spent the early part of my career working in various roles across different educational settings, including a special school and a children's centre. I'm delighted to be back at Horsley, where I completed two of my teaching placements! After having my own children, I worked at a local social enterprise, where I had a number of different roles. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, walking, gardening and spending time with my family. |
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Helene Coleman
Teaching Assistant I’m delighted to have joined Horsley School as a Teaching Assistant after volunteering here last year. I now work in Owls Class (Years 5 and 6) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, supporting Key Stage 2 children in their learning. I’ve previously worked as a TA in other Gloucestershire schools, as well as teaching English in Japan and working on the Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) project with the Natural History Museum in London. I hold a PGCE from the University of Gloucestershire and two Master’s degrees from the University of Leeds and Imperial College London. As a parent of three children (two of whom attended Horsley), I feel very connected to the school and love helping children to grow in confidence and reach their potential. Outside of school, I live locally and enjoy a busy family life with the children. I play netball and I am learning to play the piano, I love walking my two dogs, Betsy and Dora and also enjoy reformer pilates. |
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Wendy Freeman
Lunchtime Supervisor and Wraparound Care Leader I have lived in Horsley for 34 years and counting, and am in my 16th year as a lunchtime supervisor. I am also the leader of the school's breakfast club. My eldest daughter and her eldest daughter (my granddaughter) attended Horsley School. I love my job and look forward to coming to school every day. |
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Lynn Stride
Administrative Assistant I worked in advertising for almost 20 years before I married and moved to Horsley to start a family. We lived in Texas for three years but returned to the UK so both our children could attend Horsley School. I started volunteering in 2001 then became a member of staff in 2008, initially supporting children with reading and lunchtime supervision and more recently as admin assistant. I also volunteer at Horsley shop and help to produce the two village magazines. In my spare time I am most happy at home being mum and wife but also like foreign travel and sport – especially Formula One. |
