Katy Ward

Headteacher

I am incredibly proud to be the headteacher of our amazing school.  I have been teaching for the past twenty years and I can safely say that I learn something new everyday. For me this is the most exciting thing about education. Education has the power to change lives and this excites me!

I am first and foremost a teacher and I love nothing more than being in class and spending time with the children. I am passionate about developing children’s natural curiosity and fostering their love of learning, in fun and creative ways.  

Carla Woodbridge

Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum

I joined West Hill in January 2016 and then the trust in 2017.  Since qualifying as a primary school teacher in 2005, I have taught across all year groups and led on a number of areas.  Now I am currently enjoying my role as Assistant Headteacher, which gives me that great opportunity of leading while still being in class doing what I love.

Rachel Roe

Assistant Headteacher - KS2

I started my teaching career at Temple Hill in 2006 and have thoroughly enjoyed working there for many years. I have also worked in other schools in Bexley, Essex, and also at Oakfield, as I like a change and a new challenge every now and again! So when West Hill joined The Galaxy Trust, I jumped at the chance to experience another school and I am really enjoying working in this lovely school filled with lovely children!

Teaching is an amazing job and I spend a lot of my time thinking about what I will do with the children I teach, but when I am not here you will most likely find me in another country exploring the world - I love going on holiday!

Jane Knight
Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

I started teaching twelve years ago. During my career I have taught children ranging from Year One to Year Five. I have always had a keen interest in teaching and supporting children with special educational needs. As many of you know I was the SENCo at Temple Hill for a number of years before leaving in 2010. After leaving Temple Hill I went on to work as the Lead Teacher at a resourced provision for children with severe speech and language difficulties, in Deptford, South East London. During this time I was lucky enough to become a Specialist Leader of Education which enabled me to support school staff in Lewisham and across the country in order to improve the quality of provision for children with SEN.

I am very much looking forward to a busy and challenging year ahead! I am also a Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

Danielle Davenport
Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

I started working at Temple Hill for approximately 11 years. I completed my teacher training at Temple Hill, I have taught amazing children throughout the school from Reception to Year 6. I have spent a considerable amount of my time at Temple Hill working with children with additional needs and their families, which I absolutely love and have a real passion for improving outcomes of all children despite challenges they and their families may face.

Since the Galaxy Trust has formed I have also worked at Oakfield with a focus on vulnerable groups, I really enjoyed the experience I gained from working across our ever growing Trust.  I am now very excited to join the West Hill Inclusion team, where I hope to add to the superb work they and all the staff carry out to ensure all children have a inclusive and happy education.

When I am not working I am very busy looking after and pampering my three beautiful princesses.​

Pennie Hills
Assistant Headteacher - EYFS and KS1

I have been teaching for many years both in London and Kent. I have taught Nursery, Reception and Year 1 and really enjoy working with the younger children. They learn new things every day and it is great to be at the start of their amazing learning journey. As the Early Years Foundation Stage Leader the best part of my job is being able to watch the children develop and grow during their first year in school where foundations are laid for children to become life long learners.  I am also a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Catherine Wakeman

Business Manager

I have worked at West Hill Primary School since September 2013. Prior to that I worked in Private Banking for 22 years. I really like working in a school environment the change has been good for me. I love the variety of the work I get involved with  and the fact that no two days are the same or what the children are going to tell me!!