Teaching Staff

Reception Teacher – Mrs Pratt

I’ve been teaching since 2012 and joined Martlesham Primary in 2020. After starting my journey at Martlesham in KS1, for the past three years I’ve taught Early Years. I love helping children grow through play, curiosity, and creativity. As a mum of two, I understand how important it is to create a warm, supportive start to school life.

Year 1 & 2 Teacher – Miss Mitchell

I am an experienced teacher and have taught mostly in lower KS2. During my teacher training, I specialised in SEND but other passions of mine are Art and Design and Technology. I love to see the children meeting their full potential and will scaffold and support the children until they are successful in their learning. This is one of the reasons I love teaching, for those ‘light bulb’ moments.

Year 3 Teacher – Mrs Last

I have been teaching for nine years and have taught throughout KS2. I love teaching because I enjoy building positive relationships with the children, identifying how they learn best and using this to support them to reach their potential. I enjoy teaching all areas of the curriculum, sparking the children’s interest and curiosity whilst making links to their previous learning.

Year 4 Teacher – Mrs Wilson

I am passionate about creating a happy, safe, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and fulfil their potential. As a mum of two, I understand how important it is for children to feel happy, secure, and excited to come to school each day.I strive to make learning engaging, enjoyable, and accessible for all children, encouraging curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. Having recently qualified as a Level 3 Forest School Leader, I strongly believe in the many physical, emotional, and educational benefits that learning beyond the classroom can bring to our children’s wellbeing and development.I have a particular passion for Science and enjoy inspiring children through hands-on investigations, experiments, and collaborative learning opportunities that encourage them to question, explore, and discover the world around them.

Year 5 Teacher – Mr Barrett

I have been teaching for over a decade, primarily in Key Stage 2, in South East London. I am particularly passionate about English and enjoy bringing stories to life to help children develop their creativity and love of reading. I also enjoy music and the arts and I endeavour to use these to support children in expressing themselves and building their confidence. I believe every child has the potential to succeed and I am committed to creating an inclusive classroom where all children achieve, belong and thrive. I look forward to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and the wider school community at Martlesham Primary Academy

Year 6 Teacher – Mr Thorpe

I believe learning should be exciting and engaging, and I work hard to create a classroom where every child feels inspired to explore and grow. I’m passionate about Maths, Computing, and sport, and I love using these interests to bring variety and energy to my teaching. Through my experience in education, I adapt my approach to suit different learners and help them build confidence and independence. I enjoy seeing MPA children flourish and reach their full potential!

SENDCo- Mrs Gifford

Since qualifying in 2010, I have taught in a variety of different schools and in a range of year groups. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep passion for inclusive education and supporting every child to reach their full potential and I am now proud to be part of our school community as the SENDCo.

My role as SENDCo allows me to work closely with pupils, families, and staff to ensure that children with additional needs receive the tailored support they deserve. I believe in creating a nurturing and empowering environment where all learners feel valued, understood, and inspired.