Mrs Spalding
SEND Co-ordinator
Hello, I'm Mrs Spalding and I am Minterne's SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator).
I have had lots of different roles at Minterne - parent volunteer, Teaching Assistant, ICT Teacher, Class Teacher and Y3/Y5 Leader - but the SENCO role is something that I have wanted to work towards for many years. I am passionate about being a SENCO - it is so rewarding as I really enjoy being able to help the children in our school who might need a little extra support. I love getting to know all of the children that I work with and it is a pleasure to be able to be there to help them.
When I am not in school, you'll often find me at the cinema - I go almost every weekend - you can imagine how excited I was when Sittingbourne's new cinema opened. My other favourite thing to do is to go camping - I really like the Isle of Wight as there are so many beaches to visit and I try to get there in the summer holidays.
If you see me around at Minterne, I really like to say hello or give a little smile or wave - it brightens my day when children smile back!
Mrs Gaze
Computing and Online Safety
Hello! I'm Mrs Gaze and I teach Computing and Online Safety to all classes at Minterne. I am lucky enough to be able to teach some classes for other subjects during the week as well. I have been teaching for about 30 years, including secondary schools and primary schools in London and Kent.
Outside of school life, I am an avid cross stitcher, but also love photography, camping and travelling with my family. But, wherever I go, there will always be a cross stitch project packed in my bag.
I have 4 pets including the latest addition to the family - a bearded collie puppy we call Bowie!
Mrs Cleverdon-Reed (Formerly Mrs Stephens)
Hello! I am Mrs Cleverdon-Reed. I am currently working in the Pupil Premium team at Minterne alongside Mrs Beach.
I have also worked as a Year 6 & Year 5 teacher in our lovely school and, although I am not classroom based now, sometimes I am lucky enough to cover some of our wonderful teachers’ classrooms.
My favourite hobby is walking and I enjoy taking our mad cocker spaniel, Henry, for long walks by the seaside.
Mrs Beach
Mrs Boddy
Miss Bower
Mrs Blondrage
Administration Officer
Hello, My name is Mrs Blondrage & I started working in The Office at Minterne Junior School in January 2024 where I have been very much welcomed by both staff & parents. I previously worked in the NHS where I gained valuable experience working with children & young people over the 5 years that I was there. Before that I worked on the airlines jet setting to many different countries which I thoroughly enjoyed.
In my free time I like to spend quality time with my husband & two young girls who are 7 & 4, we really enjoy our holidays together & eating fish 'N' chips!
Mrs Glenn
Receptionist
Hello - my name is Mrs Glenn and I have been working at Minterne for a very long time. I have two daughters who came to the school and thoroughly enjoyed their time here. I joined Minterne as a Teaching Assistant and have worked in every year group, and spent many years coaching netball and athletics too. I also taught ICT for a few years! However, a couple of years ago I gave up the classroom to join the team working in the office. I very much enjoy working there and meeting lots of parents and visitors. I will always try to help you if you come to the office, or just say hello when I see you around the school.
I love to read! I also like to watch a good film or listen to music when I'm ironing, because that's a really boring job!
Mr Rogers
Site Manager