Our Staff

Our staff team treat our students with respect and work hard to make sure they receive the best learning experience possible.

Mr M Goodall -

I've been working at St Bartholomew's on and off since 2010. I started at the school as a supply teacher and then my career took me to another couple of schools before coming back to St. Bartholomew's as a Reception class teacher in 2012. I absolutely love working here and have enjoyed teaching children of all age groups. I especially love opportunities to bring learning to life and giving children memorable experiences, whether that is by going on a trip to Harry Potter Studios and learning what it would be like to be a witch or a wizard, going on a Minpin hunt at Forest School or dressing up as a superhero when I'm teaching about the adventures of Traction Man. Talking of superheroes, something that everyone needs to know about me is that I absolutely love superheroes, especially Batman. Much to Mrs Goodall's annoyance my house is full of Batman Lego. I also love keeping fit and playing lots of sports, from football to competing in Tough Mudders and Wolf Runs. My favourite football team is Aston Villa and I enjoy being able to watch them whenever I can. I've also been able to do lots of travelling, from watching Borussia Dortmund to cycling over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. I have two amazing children, my little girl Nell and my son, Joel who dressed up as Robin to my Batman on Halloween! We also have two pet tortoises called Frank and Flash who like to visit classes in school regularly.

As well as my role as Head of School, I have also been a KS1 moderator for the county, Outstanding Teacher Practitioner and Facilitator and Specialist Leader in Education where I specialise in teaching and learning.

Nik Furnival - Early Years Lead/DDSL

I have worked at St Barts for 10 years, beginning my journey as a Teaching Assistant in reception class. The school leaders were a great support to me and offered much encouragement for me to gain my degree and teaching qualification 5 years ago. After teaching in Nursery for many years, I currently teach the Reception class which I absolutely love alongside supporting both nursery classes within my Early Years Phase Leader role.

I feel very privileged to teach our youngest children, working closely with the team to create awe and wonder for children each day and making their school experience one to remember.

I have been extremely lucky to experience St. Barts as both a member of staff and a parent. Both of my children enjoyed being pupils here and St. Barts provided them with a great start to their education.

Outside of school, most of my time is spent watching my children from the sideline participating in their sports activities but when I do have spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Kirsti Goodall - Mental Health Lead

I started as an NQT at St Bartholomew's and I am now the Upper KS2 Leader. I have worked here for 15 years and have seen many children grow both academically and personally during this time. My real passions are Maths and the emotional wellbeing of our children and that is why I am currently the KS2 Maths leader and a trained Thrive practitioner.

Personally, I am a bit of a book-worm - my favourite genre being psychological thrillers and my favourite author being Dean Kootz. This makes me really passionate in school about the children opening their minds to these creative and alternative worlds that you can enter into at the turn of a page.

I love taking the children out on trips and residentials and have completed many during my time as a class teacher in KS2 - from Harry Potter Studios to the valleys of Wales. I feel this is the time when children can really push their boundaries, broaden their horizons and feel really proud of their personal achievements.

Holly Rees - SENDCo/DDSL

Erin Watkins - Assistant Head of School/DDSL

I was thrilled to join the St Bart’s team as Assistant Headteacher in September 2024 and since then have loved getting to know the children, families,staff and community at this wonderful school. I absolutely love my job and I am so passionate about teaching and learning and how, by making children’s learning meaningful, engaging and exciting, we really can get the most out of them- setting them up as ‘learners for life’. Having taught for 17 years and during that time have taken on many roles including; subject leader in a variety of subjects; curriculum development; phase leader; Trust Improvement Leader for SAET as well as my ongoing role as part of the SCITT Primary English Team - coming to St Bart’s is the next exciting step of my teaching journey and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me here.

Outside of school, I am kept very busy by my three wonderful children and my cheeky French Bulldog. I love travelling, food, dance, theatre, reading, art and making memories with my family and friends. I take far too many photos and always get told off for this- but the best experiences and adventures are worth remembering, I think!