Meet our staff
Every single member of staff at Heald Place play a pivotal role in the education of your children. They are passionate not only about their academic achievements but also about their wellbeing. Providing outstanding teaching, leadership and pastoral care in a safe and happy learning environment.
Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and positive. Ofsted
Our School Leadership Team
Hatim Kapacee Head Teacher
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Hatim began his headship of Heald Place in January 2010, having previously worked at schools in Openshaw, Clayton, Burnage, Collyhurst, Crumpsall, Blackely and Cheetham Hill. The transformation of the school in the last ten years has been an incredible journey. ‘Reaching for the stars’ and high expectations for everyone at the school is Hatim’s continual aspiration.
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Anne Zaidi Deputy Head Teacher
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Anne Joined Heald Place as Deputy Headteacher in 2010. She became an Advanced Skills Teacher in 2004 and through weekly outreach, developed Manchester teachers and supported leaders with school improvement. Anne remains passionate about improving teaching and building leadership capacity.
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Nikki Sellers Designated Safeguarding Lead![]() |
Nikki joined Heald Place in 2006 having previously worked within Children’s Services Homeless Families Team, Behaviour Improvement Programme (BIP) and Manchester Royal Infirmary. She is passionate about working with children and their families and her aim is always to support the community to be successful, confident and engender trust in the school so that families know that the team is there when they need support.
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Julia Crossley Assistant Headteacher
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Julia joined the senior leadership team in 2013, having previously worked at schools in Sale and Openshaw, as well as an international school in Italy. She is passionate that children learn best through play and first-hand experiences and she supports the Foundation Stage team in providing our children with a strong start to their educational career at Heald Place.
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Tom Denton Assistant Headteacher
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Tom has taught at Heald Place Primary since 2009 and joined the Senior Leadership team 5 years ago. Tom has taught in both KS1 and KS2 and has led core areas of the curriculum. Along with managing Teaching Assistants and heading Lower School, he has recently taken over the role of Inclusion Lead having gained the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination.
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Shabana Esa Assistant Headteacher
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Shabana joined Heald Place in September 2004. She has been the Assistant Headteacher for 10 years. She is passionate that every child should be a confident learner no matter what their background or ability. She believes in inspiring life-long learning with a lasting love of learning and a sense of curiosity in the world around them.
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Alison Jackson Teaching and Learning Support Lead
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Alison has been working at Heald Place for 8 years. Previously, she worked for a private nursery where she found she had a passion for teaching children. She is dedicated to the high-quality delivery of reading and phonics.
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Nicola Evans School Business Manager
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Nicola has 15 years of experience in educational finance. She joined the Senior Leadership Team at Heald Place 3 years ago having previously worked at One Education as a School Budget Officer. Nicola is passionate about providing a quality, safe and enriching learning environment to meet the needs and aspirations of the pupils and all stakeholders, including the governors.
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Our Teaching Staff
Class |
Class Teacher |
Teacher & Learning Support |
Nursery |
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Julia Crossley |
Liz Nieto |
Reception |
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Stephanie Woodworth |
Hosneara Begum |
Year 1 |
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1A |
Andrew Cunliffe Mia McGrath Joanne Caldeira |
Rona Kirwan |
Year 2 |
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2A |
Charlotte Luty Niamh Marshall Nathan Corbett |
Mehwish Karim |
Year 3 |
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3A |
Amy Holbrook// Tom Denton Charlotte Roberts Evie Morgan |
Nazish Mohammed |
Year 4 |
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4A |
Ben Simpson Sakeena Baden Eleanor Reynolds |
Jennetta McLeod |
Year 5 |
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5A |
Sylvie Edwards |
Nazish Mohammed |
Year 6 |
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6A |
Shabana Esa |
Liz O’Connell |
Targeted Teacher Support
Targeted Teaching & Learning Support
Ambreen Shafiq Clecia Burton Lina Valantina Jeannie Shawcross James Rogers
Pastoral Support
Lucette Henderson Ellen Fitzgerald
Admin Team
Nicola Evans Leanne Allen Agency Leanne Bradley Jade Ward Tayiba Naeem