Miss Steele

Year 5 Teacher

I have been a teacher at Webheath Primary since 2022. My favourite thing about teaching is finding new ways to be creative in all lessons and my favourite lessons are art & PE! When I'm not at school I enjoy spending time with all of my animals - I have a lot of pets!

Miss Harris

Year 5 Teacher

I am a year 5 teacher at Webheath. My favourite subjects are PE, Science and Maths. I enjoy making lessons as active and practical as possible. My favourite part about teaching is helping to build children’s confidence and academic ability through a positive mental attitude. Outside of school, you will usually find me spending time with family or doing something physically active such as running.

Mrs Waite

Year 5 & Year 6 Cover Teacher/PPA

Within my career, I have taught across a range of different age groups and settings, which have all provided me with wonderful memories- each of which, highlight the many reasons as to why I love being a teacher. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and travelling. 

Mrs Greaves

Specialist Teaching Assistant (Phonics & Reading) / Year 1 & Year 5

I began working at Webheath in 2009 when my own children were still at the school. I find supporting the children with their learning very rewarding, and have spent time with most year groups over the years. On a personal note, you may see me out and about in the local area, either running, walking or cycling. I do enjoy the outdoors!

Miss Hancox

Teaching Assistant 1:1 - Year 5

I began working at Webheath Academy in 2022 and have taken on a few different roles in this time. I love building positive relationships with children of all age groups and enjoy supporting children with their education and development. I'm usually spotted exploring many local parks in my spare time with my family.

Mrs White

Teaching Assistant 1:1 - Year 5

I have worked within the childcare industry since 2010 and as a teaching assistant since 2019. I love this role and my favourite thing about it is supporting every child to reach their full potential, I love how rewarding the job is and all the relationships that are built within the school. Outside of school I love spending time with my family, reading and swimming.

Equipment children will require:

• A clear pencil case
• School style pencils
• Blue handwriting pens (not biro)
• 30cm ruler
• Selection of colouring pencils
• Glue stick
• Pencil sharpener
• Optional: small selection of highlighters

Reading: In KS2 we use the Accelerated Reader Computer Program to develop, manage and monitor children’s reading skills.  The children pick a book within their own ZPD range and read it at their own pace.  We allocate at least 15 minutes a day to reading their book. When finished, they will take a short quiz online in school – this helps to home in on their reading skills and give an indication that they understood what has been read. AR gives both children and teachers feedback on the children’s understanding and reading habits which the teacher then uses to help the children set targets and ongoing reading practice to ensure personal growth.

Daily ‘Book Club’ is also timetabled.  This provides opportunities for the children to work in small groups with an adult to develop reading skills and build a love of reading, and it gives an opportunity to read books of choice for pleasure.

We use high quality text to deliver our English Curriculum and focused reading lessons are taught within a sequence of learning.