Teaching Staff

  • Miss R Bishop

    Class Teacher

    I love working at Hillcrest School! The students are all fantastic, inspirational young people and the staff are friendly and supportive. It feels like a real family and somewhere I want to stay for a long time.

  • Mr C Brady

    Class Teacher

    I am so excited to be part of the Hillcrest community. There is a real nurturing feel about our lovely school and it's an absolute honour to work with these fantastic young people. I feel very privileged to be a part of their journey into adulthood and look forward to seeing them grow both academically and socially.

  • Miss S Kidd

    Class Teacher

    I knew on my first visit to Hillcrest that I wanted to work here. Great things happen here and it's amazing to be a part of it. Every student here has so much to offer and it's a privilege to be able to support them on their individual journeys. It genuinely does feel like we're all part of a family and I love it!

  • Mr D Knight

    Class Teacher

    It's a pleasure to work at Hillcrest because it is a school that cares. We put the pupils first and treat them as individuals, there is an understanding that each pupil learns differently and we adapt to these needs. I am looking forward to this first year to see my students grow both academically and socially.

  • Miss D Mallaby

    Class Teacher

    As a proud member of the Hillcrest team, I find joy and fulfillment in every day. Both the staff and the students are hard-working and dedicated in all they do. Every day is a real pleasure and is rooted in encouraging all to dream, believe and achieve. It is my belief that the staff here make a real difference in our students’ lives and we allow them the room they need to grow into generous and kind young people.

  • Mr G Marshall

    Class Teacher

    Hillcrest is a wonderful school that puts the needs of their students first and foremost. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, which make the school an engaging place for all our students. I feel very proud to work at such a caring and nurturing school.

  • Miss S McCulloch

    Class Teacher

    I chose to work at Hillcrest because I feel that learning starts with the pupil and their well-being. I think it's very important that students are in the right environment to learn and that's what we do best at Hillcrest. I cannot wait to see each of my students grow both academically and socially and become successful young adults.

  • Mrs L Mead

    Class Teacher

    Hillcrest school has such a caring and nurturing environment where each and every student is supported to become the very best version of themselves. There is a real community spirit and the staff team are incredibly creative and supportive. I am very lucky to be able to work with such amazing, inspirational students.

  • Mrs H Sample

    Class Teacher

    I like working at Hillcrest School because the young people and staff work together to make a nurturing community where everyone can achieve their goals.

  • Mrs B Lynch

    Class Teacher

    It is both a pleasure and a privilege to work at Hillcrest. Our students make me smile every day and it is a joy to see how happy their achievements make them, no matter how small. Every day is a new adventure and shared with a great team. We have amazing facilities and our students have so many opportunities. I am one of the lucky few who can genuinely say I love my job and I'm very happy coming to work.

  • Mrs M Storey

    Class Teacher

    I love working at Hillcrest as the children and staff are so lovely. The students really look after each other and take care of their school. There is a lovely holistic feel about Hillcrest and it makes me feel so happy to come to school every day. It is a fantastic place to be and I love watching the students grow, learn and develop.

  • Miss M Wild

    Class Teacher

    I feel so fortunate to be a part of the Hillcrest family. It is such a pleasure to be amongst amazing, supportive staff as well as inspirational students. I love being a part of the young people’s learning journeys - seeing them develop and achieve. No two days are the same at Hillcrest which makes coming to work so exciting!

  • Miss M Porley

    Class Teacher

    I love working at Hillcrest because it is so lovely to see each child grow in their own unique way and become amazing young people. It is great to see how kind and supportive the pupils can be to each other as well as how incredible the staff team are. It is a privilege to be a part of each young person's journey.

  • Mr J Priestley

    Class Teacher