Our Staff

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I am Jo Summerfield and I have the privilege of being Head teacher at Harehills Primary School.
It is my job to ensure that all children 'learn' and make as much progress as they can. I lead a very talented, experienced and energetic team at Harehills Primary to achieve this by making sure that staff and children 'love' what they are doing and 'laugh' a lot while they are doing it!

I am also a School Governor and I work in partnership with our Governors on all aspects of school life.
It is very rewarding being part of such a dedicated and enthusiastic group of governors who work tirelessly to make sure every child and their families have the best experience this school can offer.

I live in Roundhay with my husband and we have a son who is at a local high school and a daughter who is studying Medicine at Manchester University.

Spending quality time with my family and friends is really important to me. Travelling to new places is what I really enjoy and I love the freedom of sitting on a beach in the sunshine and breathing the sea air.

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My name is Joanne Marshall.  I am assistant headteacher for years 3 and 4. It is my job to assist Mrs Summerfield, our headteacher, in ensuring her vision is realised in my key phase.

I support all staff and children in year 3 and 4 to enable them to meet their potential. I enjoy teaching in year 3 and work alongside the other teachers to ensure children are safe and happy and enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum. I am the Lead for English as an Additional Language children in school.

When not at school I love spending time with my husband and two young daughters, who keep me very busy!

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My name is Catherine McMullen and my role is Assistant Headteacher for years 5 and 6.

It is my job to support children and staff to reach their potential and ensure good progress. I enjoy teaching across years 5 and 6 and being part of a team who strive to ensure children; learn, laugh and love.

I live in Leeds with my husband and young daughter.

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Deputy Head Teacher

I have been a teacher since 2006 and a teacher governor since 2011. I thoroughly enjoy working at such a forward thinking and exciting school. My educational interests are literacy and Early Years although I do enjoy working across the whole primary age range.

In my spare time I enjoy cycling, singing, and spending as much time as possible with my family and friends who are now scattered all over the country.