Subject Leaders

Mrs Jones

Hi everyone! I’m Mrs Jones, and I feel very privileged to be your Deputy Head. I’m also incredibly lucky to have a variety of roles across school life.

I thoroughly enjoy working with staff, pupils, and parents to organise whole-school events, and I love overseeing learning in each class through my role as Curriculum Lead. Alongside our subject leads, we strive to build a curriculum that enables all pupils to enjoy meaningful learning in both core and foundation subjects.

I’m also the subject lead for English. For me, reading and writing are the keys to successful learning across all areas of the curriculum—and in life beyond school. Let’s all get reading, because once we can read well, writing well will follow!

In addition, I lead geography across the school. Geography was my favourite subject when I was at school, and I’m still absolutely fascinated by places, maps, and cultures from around the world.

Happy learning, everyone!

Mrs Gould

Hi! I’m Mrs Gould, and I love being the Assistant Headteacher at Dovecotes!

I get to work across the school with our wonderful children and staff, although you’ll mostly find me in Upper Key Stage 2.

I lead Technologies and am also part of the Online Safety leadership team. I’m extremely passionate about the use of technology in school and keen for children to take full advantage of its benefits in everything we do—it’s essential in our ever-developing, modern world! Technology allows us to do so much more, and I aim to ensure we have the right devices to support effective learning across all areas of the curriculum.

Of course, this all comes with a strong focus on Online Safety. It’s vital that pupils, staff, and parents are aware of how to stay safe online, with pupils’ well-being and safeguarding always at the heart of what we do.

In addition to this, I also lead History and work closely with Mrs Jones, as Geography and History are taught alongside each other in our school. Understanding cultures and events from the past helps us make sense of the world today, and I’m passionate about supporting high-quality teaching and learning in this area.

Let’s keep learning and exploring together!

Miss Cespedes

Hi! I’m Miss Cespedes, and I’m the lead for RE and PSHE.

I love being the RE lead because I enjoy learning about the diversity of people within our school, our local community, and the wider world. It’s amazing to discover different cultures, beliefs, and ways of life—it helps us respect one another and celebrate together.

I also enjoy leading our PSHE Jigsaw programme, which supports all of us in developing emotional and social well-being, as well as the lifelong skills we need for every aspect of our future. Through PSHE, we can become the best versions of ourselves!

“Spread your wings, learn new things, fly as high as you can!”

Mrs Edmonds

Hi! I’m Mrs Edmonds, and I’m the subject lead for Design and Technology.

Did you know that everything you use on a daily basis has been designed—and technology was used to create it? Someone invented it, and then used DT to engineer or manufacture it!

In DT, we explore how to create all sorts of things. We solve problems, learn and apply new skills, and discover great designers from the past and present—and maybe even become designers ourselves in the future!

I love DT so much that I even learn about it when I’m not at school—because DT is everywhere!

Mr Middleton

Hi everyone! I’m Mr Middleton, and I have the pleasure of leading Science at Dovecotes.

I love being the Science lead because I thoroughly enjoy helping children understand how things work—from the wonders of nature and living things, to space, the planets, and so much more!

This year, I want each class to learn more about different scientists who have helped make our world a better place. Their discoveries and inventions continue to inspire us, and I’m excited to explore their stories with you.

Let’s get curious and keep exploring!

Mrs Batchelor

Hi! I’m Mrs Batchelor, and I lead Early Reading at Dovecotes.

This makes me happy every day because reading is such an important part of my life! Without reading, I wouldn’t be able to fill my mind with all the wonderful facts, thoughts, and vocabulary I’m so lucky to have. I love to read, listen to children read, and read with them—it’s one of the best parts of my job!

I also lead EAL (English as an Additional Language) in school. My role is to support children and families who are learning English for the first time. Not everyone has English as their first language, and some children at Dovecotes are also new to the country. We make it our mission to create an environment that values the inclusion of all EAL pupils and families.

Multilingual learners are a huge asset to our schools across the city. They raise aspirations across Wolverhampton and help all learners build compassion and global perspectives. We welcome and include all EAL pupils in our classrooms and ensure they have access to the full curriculum. Understanding and kindness towards EAL pupils are at the heart of everything we do.

Miss Reeves

Hello! Miss Reeves here!

I love leading Maths and Years 2, 3, and 4 at Dovecotes because I get to do something truly special—helping you discover just how brilliant and exciting maths can be! I absolutely love numbers, puzzles, and finding clever ways to solve problems.

Let’s keep counting, calculating, and cracking those problems—because in maths, every solution starts with a great question!

Miss Phiri

Hello everyone! I’m Miss Phiri, the Music Lead at Dovecotes.

I thoroughly enjoy exploring the influence music has on each individual. I believe our core value Be Creative ties in perfectly with music, as it allows everyone to express emotions and experiment with different instruments, musical genres, and their own personal musical voice.

I look forward to expanding each child’s love and appreciation of music, and ensuring that every lesson helps them grow—both musically and personally.

Let’s make some noise, find our rhythm, and let the music move us!

Miss Lane

Hi everyone! I’m Miss Lane, and I’m very lucky to be a teacher at Dovecotes and the Art Lead across the school.

In my opinion, art is one of the most important subjects because it allows everyone to express themselves—no matter their academic abilities. Personally, my favourite artist is Banksy. I love the realism in his artwork and the mystery of his hidden identity. I’d love to know who the creator behind those incredible pieces really is… wouldn’t you?

Within our art curriculum, you’ll have the opportunity to create a wide variety of artwork through painting and mixed media, collage, sculpture and 3D, and craft and design. Which is your favourite? Mine has to be sculpture and 3D design—I love working with clay!

This year, I’m excited to work alongside our new Creative Ambassadors to promote and showcase your artwork throughout the school.

Let’s get creative and make our mark!

Miss Medley

Hi! I’m Miss Medley, and I’m proud to be the Computing Curriculum Lead at Dovecotes.

Did you know that computing powers almost everything around us—from the apps we use and the websites we visit, to the video games many love and the smart devices we rely on every day?

At Dovecotes, our Computing lessons are brought to life using the brilliant resources from Teach Computing, designed to make learning both exciting and meaningful. Through these lessons, our students discover how computers work, learn to stay safe online, and develop their own digital creations. They build essential skills like logical thinking, problem-solving, and coding—just like real computer scientists!

I’m passionate about computing and love exploring new technologies to see how they can enhance our everyday lives and improve the way we learn, work, and connect with the world around us. Computing isn’t just a subject—it’s a gateway to the future, and I’m thrilled to help our learners become confident digital citizens.

Let’s code, create, and connect—because the future is digital!

Miss Hickman

Hi everyone! I’m Miss Hickman, the PE Lead at Dovecotes Primary School, and I absolutely love all things sport and being active!

I believe PE is a brilliant way for children to stay healthy, build confidence, and have fun. My aim is to give every pupil the chance to try different sports, learn new skills, and enjoy being part of a team. Whether it’s in lessons, clubs, or competitions, I want everyone to feel excited and included in PE.

Let’s get moving, stay active, and be our best—on and off the pitch!

Dovecotes Primary School

"Spread your wings, learn new things, fly as high as you can"