Staff team
Meet Our Team
At Market Field School, our greatest strength is our people.
We are incredibly proud of our dedicated and highly skilled staff team, who work tirelessly to ensure every pupil is supported, challenged and celebrated. From teachers and learning support assistants to therapists, administrators, premises staff and leaders, every member of our team plays a vital role in helping our pupils thrive.
We share a common belief that every child can succeed when provided with the right support, opportunities and encouragement. Our staff are passionate advocates for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, building strong relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and confident to achieve their personal best.
As part of the Hope Learning Community, we are committed to continual professional development and to providing a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive environment where learning can flourish. Our values of Respect, Excellence and Friendship are at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in the way we work together as a team and support our school community.
Whether working in our classrooms, supporting pupils' wellbeing, delivering therapies, preparing meals, maintaining our site or welcoming families into school, every member of staff contributes to making Market Field School a place where children and young people can learn, grow and reach their full potential.
We are privileged to work with such remarkable pupils every day, and proud to have such an exceptional team supporting them.
Our Senior Leadership Team
The Senior Leadership Team provides the strategic direction for Market Field School and works closely with pupils, families, staff, governors and external professionals to ensure every child receives the very best education and support. Together, they are committed to maintaining our high expectations, nurturing culture and ambitious vision for all learners. Our values of Respect, Excellence and Friendship underpin everything they do.
Mrs Ruth Whitehead
Head of School
Ruth leads the strategic direction and the day-to-day running of Market Field School and is passionate about ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to thrive, develop independence and achieve their full potential.
Mr Peter Dwight
Deputy Head of School
Peter oversees key aspects of teaching, learning and school improvement, helping to ensure that pupils receive a high-quality education tailored to their individual needs.
Assistant Heads of School
- Mrs Sarah Gallaher
- Mrs Rebecca Norfolk
- Mrs Kim Bere
- Mrs Stacey Saxby
Our Assistant Heads work closely with staff, pupils and families to support teaching and learning, curriculum development, pupil wellbeing and the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.
Mr Gary Smith
Executive Headteacher, Hope Learning Community
Gary provides strategic leadership across the Hope Learning Community, helping to ensure that all schools within the trust work collaboratively to deliver exceptional opportunities and outcomes for children and young people.
Teaching & Support Staff
Our wider staff team is made up of talented teachers, learning support assistants, therapists, administrators, premises staff and specialist professionals who work together to create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every pupil can flourish.
Our class teacher team for 2026–27
| Class | Teacher |
| Maple | Megan Parris |
| Willow | Helen Georgiou |
| Hazel | Danya Gallagher |
| Beech | Lianne Chable |
| Apple | Naomi Wilson |
| Holly | Laura Gethen |
| Cherry | Kayleigh MacDonald (Casey Gethen, student teacher) |
| Olive | Annette Samuels |
| Pine | Alison Carter (Lucy Isted student teacher) |
| Poplar | Lucy Greed (Jess Pasotti, student teacher) |
| Chestnut | Dan Tight (Katie Cook student teacher) |
| 7S | Sinini Ncube |
| 7B | Wendy Brown |
| 8X | Stacey Saxby and Emma Rixon |
| 8 O'C | Alex O'Connell |
| 9H | Tom Hayter |
| Saturn | Emma Hollamby-Harding |
| 10F | Jess Fisher |
| 10B | Alex Birch & Tony Hester |
| 11T | Amanda Townley |
| 11W | Laura Woolf |
| Moon | Stacey Chenery |
| Titan | Pete Crees |
| Earth | Dawn Hudson |
| Mars | Dani Buda |
| Jupiter | Eloise Stimson |
| Mercury | Ellie Spence & Amy Passmore |
| Venus | Ellie Spence & Amy Hartley |
| Neptune | Mia McCann & Abbie Heathway |
| Galaxy | Mia McCann & Jeanette Beckwith |