Staff
Learn more about The Observatory School staff here.

Mr Chiswell
Headteacher - DSL
Hi, I am Mr Chiswell, Headteacher of the school. As Headteacher I work hard to ensure that the school is a transformational place for children to be. Outside of school, I am a husband and father. In my spare time I am a sailor, and I sail and race offshore.

Mrs McGlynn (Gower)
Deputy Headteacher/Creative Faculty Lead
I joined The Observatory School in 2007. During my time here I have gained both my NPQML and NPQSL and I am currently the Deputy Headteacher. I also teach Key Stage 4 art and I love being in the classroom.

Miss O'Sullivan
Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo
I work as Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo, overseeing the strategic development of the SEND provision at school. I aim to ensure our provision is responsive to each young person’s individual circumstance, removing their barriers to learning and ensuring success.
Mrs O'Connor (Storey)
Acting SENDCo/Assistant Headteacher
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Mrs Baird
Pastoral Manager - DSL
I have worked at The Observatory School for 9 years. I love my job as I get to meet new parents, pupils and professionals. I love talking to people and helping them if I can. I love my pets, Barney the Pug and Charlie the cat. Barney loves to visit school and meet you all. My hobbies are walking, reading and going to the Cinema/theatre.
Mrs Gardner
APA to the Headteacher
Mrs Williamson
School Administrator
I am the Receptionist & schools administrator.
Mr Gerrard
Behaviour Lead and Pastoral Assistant
I work as part of the pastoral team. I love my job as I get to meet new
parents, pupils, professionals and members of the community. I love my dog, Tiago the sausage dog. Looking forward to him meeting you all. My hobbies are walking, swimming, tennis and socialising with family and
friends.
Mrs Murphy
Pastoral Assistant
Miss Wootten
Pastoral Support and Examinations Officer
I am part of the Pastoral Team and the exams officer. My role focuses on supporting students and their attendance; as well as parents/carers. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time outdoors in nature, I am part of a choir in Liverpool and I play in a women’s rugby team locally.
Mrs Mullaney
Finance and Facilities Officer
I manage the school finance process, including procurement and also manage the site facilities. My background is mainly in Finance, HR and Customer Services. I have 3 teenage children, so home life is busy but extremely rewarding, mostly!
Mr Bhalsod
Knowledge Faculty Lead, Behaviour Lead and Maths Teacher
I am the upper school maths teacher and I have been the elected staff governor for the past 3 years. Away from school I am passionate about motor sports, cycling, football, my cat, and my house plants. I have worked here at The Observatory since 2013 and really enjoy working with young people to help them achieve their goals.
Mrs Johnson
Communication Faculty Lead and English Teacher
Hi, I am Mrs Johnson and I started working at The Observatory School this year. I am originally from
North Wales and moved here 8 years ago. I teach English to Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
Away from school, I love to read (when I have the chance), spend time with my granddaughter, walk
my three dogs and support LFC.
Mr Meenan
Computing Teacher
I am Storey’s form teacher and I also run weightlifting club.
Outside of school I like to keep myself fit by going to the gym and being active. I love the outdoors and like to try new activities and challenges.
Mr Dickson
Knowledge Faculty and Science Teacher
I love teaching science across key stage 3 and 4 in the school. I also really enjoy hosting STEM club, which is very popular with many exciting, upcoming projects. In my spare time I enjoy playing golf, cooking, hiking, playing guitar and hanging out with my wife, daughter and whippet.
Mr Wood
Personal Faculty Lead and PE Teacher
Hi my name is Mr Wood. I teach PE here at The Observatory School. I teach across the whole school and I complete morning sports with all groups each morning.
In my spare time I enjoy playing golf and gardening with my wife.
Miss Herbison
Lower School Phase Leader, Knowledge Faculty Lead and Year 7 Sensory Teacher
I am a teacher in the Year 7 Sensory class. My favourite subject to teach is maths. I enjoy going on long walks with my little cockapoo Milo and taking him to training classes. My guilty pleasure is watching Harry Potter movies on repeat!
Miss Scott
Personal Faculty Lead and Year 8 Social Teacher
I am the year 7 social pathway teacher and my favourite subject to teach is history. I am originally from the North East of England but moved to the local area in 2018. Outside of school, I enjoy taking my dog Morgan for long walks. One of my favourite things in life is Disney and it is my ambition to visit each Disney theme park in the world.
Miss O'Hare
Key Stage 2 Teacher
Hello my name is Miss O’Hare. I am a key stage 2 teacher in the nurture base. I teach across the curriculum in key stage 2.
Mrs O'Connor (Storey)
Key Stage 2 Teacher (Acting SENDCo)
My name is Miss Storey and I am one of the Nurture teachers at The Observatory School. Some of my favourite hobbies are baking, running, swimming and watching films. I love animals and we have a class hamster called Dio.
Miss Davies
Humanities Teacher
Hi everyone! My favourite subject to teach is Geography, especially volcanoes. Outside of school, I love spending time with my dogs and taking care of my houseplants. I also love Taylor Swift and probably talk about her a bit too much!.
Mrs Quatermass
Upper School Phase leader, Knowledge Faculty Lead and Year 9 Base Teacher
I teach the Year 9 nurture base class and am the Phase Leader for Upper School (Y9-11). My specialist interest is literacy. When I’m not in school, I am usually walking my dogs or meditating.
Mr Freeman
Year 8 Sensory Teacher
Outside of school I like to keep myself fit by going to the gym and being active. I love the outdoors and like to try new activities and challenges. My favourite subject to teach is PE and I enjoy tennis.
Mr Blaylock
Key Stage 2, Knowledge Faculty Lead and Intervention Teacher
I am the year 7 Intervention Teacher and currently work with Banksy Class. I love working with children and families and in addition to my teaching qualifications and experience, I am also a qualified Social Worker.
Miss Conway
Year 7 Social Teacher
I started working at The Observatory School last year as Castner’s teacher. I am passionate about literature and I am looking forward to the year ahead.
Mr Smith
Creative Faculty Lead and Key Stage 2 Teacher
Hello everyone, my name is Mr Smith and I teach in year five and six at the Observatory School. I joined The Observatory School in 2021. Outside of school I enjoy playing football and golf. I support Everton Football Club. I have two dogs, Max and Wilbur.
Mrs Harold
Teaching Assistant
My name is Mrs Harold and I am a teaching assistant that works with pupils off school site. My favourite hobby is to play golf at the weekends..
Mrs Dowd
School Programme Coordinator(PSP) and Educational Visits Coordinator.
Along with ongoing training I have a degree in Learning, Development and Support. It is a joy and honor to work with our young people and to be part of a great team in The Observatory School family.
Mrs Marsland
Teaching Assistant
Mr Garland
Teaching Assistant
Hello! I joined the Observatory School in 2017. I have worked with different year groups, I now work with Castner who are year 8. I keep fit by playing basketball and to be creative I write poetry. .
Mrs Forbes
Teaching Assistant
Personal Lead TA
Hi everyone. I am a teaching assistant in Anderson who are a year 9 class. I am originally from South Africa but now live here. I enjoy spending time with my family, dogs and listening to music. I love travelling and trying new things.
Mrs Riley
Teaching Assistant
I am a TA in Curie (year 8 sensory). I enjoy volunteering in the community. I have 2 boys with additional needs and I enjoy going for walks with my two dogs Sandy and Patch.
Miss Ross
Teaching Assistant
Hi I am Ms Ross and I am the TA for Storey Year 10. I have worked at the Observatory School for 3 years and I am in the year 10 class Storey. I have two grown up sons, 3 cats and a dog called Mabel. I enjoy walking Mabel and reading in my spare time.
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Mrs Lockwood
Teaching Assistant
Creative Lead TA
I joined The Observatory school in 2020 as the TA for the interventions classroom. During this time I have enjoyed getting to know each pupil and supporting them to develop in their learning. I enjoy outdoor activities and traveling with my family.
Mrs Blackburn
Teaching Assistant
I’m currently a year 10 TA with a class called Hamilton. I like art, doing jigsaws and diamond art. I have 3 children and 5 cats!
Mrs Nikolaska
Teaching Assistant
Hello my name is Mrs Nikolaska. I stared working at The Observatory School in September as a TA. I was previously a 1:1 with a pupil in year 9.
Miss Carruthers
Behaviour Lead and Teaching Assistant
I have worked here for 4 years and I am the TA in the KS2 sensory class, Daley. The most important thing to remember about me is I adore Disney so remember, “like so many things, it is not what is outside, but what is inside that counts.”
Miss Flannigan
Teaching Assistant
Knowledge Lead TA
Mrs Nolan
Kitchen Manager
Hello my name is Pat and I cook the pupils school dinners. I have worked at The Observatory School since it opened. I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and walking my dog, Poppy.
Mrs Taylor
Kitchen Assistant
Hello my name. is Mrs Taylor and I work with Pat in the kitchen. I run breakfast club and i love baking delicious cakes.
Mr Norman
Site Manager
Hello my name is Mr Norman and I am the Site Manager. I take care of the school and make sure that everything is working properly.
Mrs Kenwright
Cleaning Staff
Hello I am Mrs Kenwood and I help to keep the school clean and tidy. I have worked at The Observatory School since it opened in 2007.
Miss Stephenson
Cleaning Staff
Hello! I am Miss Stephenson. I work very hard to keep the school looking clean and tidy.
Miss Casey
Cleaning Staff
Hello my name is Miss Casey and I help keep the technology block looking clean and tidy.