Meet Our Staff

Mrs Jessica Pearson

Headteacher

 My hobby is singing in a choir called Di Voci, which has given me the opportunity to perform around the country and Europe in some amazing spaces.  I also love to knit – you might spot me wearing one of my creations!

Miss Clare Williams

Deputy Head Teacher/ SENDCo/ Class Teacher

I have been teaching for 27 years, ten of which have been at St. Monica’s. During my time at St. Monica’s, I have thoroughly enjoyed working in an atmosphere in which the Catholic faith is lived and children flourish. Away from school, I love to spend time with my family and friends.

Miss Britney Butterfield

Class Teacher

Alongside teaching, I have been a member of Girlguiding for over 5 years and I’m currently working towards becoming a Rainbows leader. 

Mrs Lucy Campbell

Class Teacher

When I’m not teaching, I enjoy walking in the Lake District, travelling to new places and spending time with my friends and family.

Miss Louise Lambert

Class Teacher

I have a very cute and fluffy Cockapoo named Bailey. We love going for long walks. One of our favourite places is Delamere forest.

Miss Jenny Hackwell

Class Teacher

I love to go for long walks up mountains with my family, listen to music and I have danced professionally in my previous career, winning Gold for Great Britain in Richmond, Virginia, USA when I was 17.

Mrs Hayley Cornelia

Class Teacher

Mrs Helen Rowland

Class Teacher

I enjoy gardening, cooking  reading, watching (really) old films and holidaying in Wales, the Isle of Man and Scotland.

Support Staff

Mrs Louise Sisson

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

I have been part of the St Monica's School family since September 2000!
I love all things arty, cheesy 80's tunes, Everton FC and chocolate. My two daughters keep me very busy but I also love nothing more than chilling peacefully with a good book!  I enjoy going long walks with friends and family, and my little dog Bonnie.

Mrs Hayley Senior

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

I've worked in Primary Schools for 15 years, with the last 7 at St Monica's. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, watching rugby and country walks with my family.

Miss Linda Service

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Sandra Adams

Teaching Assistant

I have been part of St Monica's team for 18 years and really enjoy my job. Outside school I like spending time with my 2 grown up sons and my husband. I like watching movies, meeting friends and reading.

Mrs Jane Buckley

Teaching Assistant

I have worked at St Monica’s for the last 10 years and love my job. I live in Grappenhall and have 2 grown up children, one living in London.  My interests are reading, walking, gardening, holidays in Greece and Wales. My favourite season is summer.

Mrs Jayne Dailey

Teaching Assistant

I’ve worked at St. Monica’s for the last nine years. I enjoy reading, drawing, walking and spending time pottering in my garden. I run our school gardening club and am currently working towards my Level 3 Forest School leader qualification.

Mrs Sarah Kelleher

Teaching Assistant

I am passionate and thoroughly enjoy my job teaching and assisting children here at St Monica's. When Im not here I like to dance, read, and listen to new and exciting music.

Mrs Caroline Appleton

Lunchtime Supervisor

I have had the pleasure of working at St Monica's for 9 years in various roles. I have four children, a dog and 2 cats. I like to go to K-Pop concerts with my youngest daughter  and my greatest achivement was skydiving in 2022 for charity where I jumped from 15,000 feet! 

Mrs Mel Barton

Lunchtime Supervisor

I have worked at St Monicas since 2018. I love the school environment and how amazing the kids are. I wear many hats out of school; I have been a hairdresser for 27 years and have just finished a beauty course. I am the Chair Lady of the P.T.A. FOSM (Friends of St Monica’s), which organises events to fundraise for the school. I enjoy being with my family and walking my dog Bonnie.

Site, Kitchen and Admin Staff

Miss Angela Wallace

School Cook

I have been the School Cook at St Monica's for a long time and I enjoy my job. Outside school I like spending time with my family, especially my grandaughter!

Mr Paul Sheath

Site Manager

I have been the Site Manager at St Monica for many years now. My passions outside of school are spending time with my family, tinkering on old cars and flicking a fly on a river (otherwise known as fly fishing!)

Mrs Nicola Crampton

Business Manager

(Currently on Maternity Leave)

Outside of working at St Monica’s, I run an Irish Dancing School for children aged 3+. We are known as Robinson Irish Dance Academy & are dedicated to developing children’s ability to build confidence & express a love for dance. We have created a lovely environment where children can thrive, similar to the environment St Monica’s develops for its pupils.

Mrs Nesta Rylance

Office Administrator

(Maternity Leave Cover)

Outside of school I like to take long walks, spend hours in the garden, bake, meet up with friends and spend time with my 22 year old twins. I am also a qualified milliner.

Miss Lisa Ruth

Office Administrator

Outside of School I run a Yoga business providing adult Hatha yoga classes and workshops in the local community. I practice cold water immersion, deliberate cold exposure, meditation and breathwork each day to support and improve my mental health and wellbeing. I love all things holistic, connecting with nature and getting out into the elements.