Meet Our Staff

At Pencaerau Primary School, we are proud to have a hardworking and passionate team of staff who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our pupils and their families.

Our staff go above and beyond to ensure that every child feels valued, encouraged, and inspired to achieve their best. With a shared focus on our school motto, "Learning for Life," we strive to provide a positive and enriching experience for all, both in and out of the classroom.

Together, our team is dedicated to supporting not just the learning, but the well-being and success of every pupil, every day.

Senior Leadership Team

Headteacher: Hayley Brady

Designated Safeguarding Person

Deputy Headteacher: Charlotte Brown

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person

G Powell

Family Engagement Officer

Early Years Team

Miss Grace Rivers

Nursery Class Teacher (Castell Coch)

Miss Kate Martin

Nursery Teaching Assistant (Castell Coch)

Miss Vicki Lewis

Nursery Teaching Assistant (Castell Coch)

Miss Sophie Kellam

Reception Class Teacher (Castell Caerdydd)

Miss Emma Carter

Reception Teaching Assistant (Castell Caerdydd)

Mrs C Griffiths

Reception Teaching Assistant (Castell Caerdydd)

Progression Step 2

Miss Thea Beattie

Year 1 Class Teacher (Castell Powys)

Mrs Laura Okafor

Year 1 Teaching Assistant (Castell Powys)

Miss Claire Allen

Year 2 Class Teacher (Castell Pembroke)

Mrs Clare J Griffiths

Year 3 Class Teacher (Castell Penrhyn)

Miss Lauren Blackmore

Year 3 Teaching Assistant (Castell Penrhyn)

Progression Step 3

Mrs Alex O'Neill

Year 4 Class Teacher (Castell Harlech)

Mr Samuel Lane

Year 5 Class Teacher (Castell Kidwelly)

SLT: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

Miss Nakysha Boston

Year 6 Class Teacher (Castell Laugharne)

J Blackmore

Year 6 Teaching Assistant (Castell Laugharne)

Castell Raglan

Mr Matthew Williams

HLTA Castell Raglan

L James

Teaching Assistant Castell Raglan

Castell Enfys

Miss Lizzie

Lead Class Teacher Castell Enfys

SLT: Specialist Provision Lead

Mrs Mullins

Class Teacher Castell Enfys (October 2026)

Miss Olivia

HLTA Castell Enfys

Miss Ray