Meet the Head Teacher and Team
The Leadership Team:
Julia Foulger, Headteacher
Julia Foulger has the school running through her veins; she attended as a pupil, then as a parent before joining as a KS2 teacher in 2003, becoming Deputy Head in 2012 and then Head in 2014. Having completed a Humanities degree, she trained as a Primary Teacher on the job at Green Street Green School. In her spare time, Julia enjoys spending time with her family, now scattered across the country, meeting friends for coffee and running Messy Church once a month at St John’s Church, where she has been a member since she was three.
She says: I love school! There is not a day passes at St David’s without something amazing happening. The staff I am lucky enough to work with are brilliant and the children never fail to surprise us with the many things they achieve. Becoming part of the Wishford group of schools has widened our horizons and introduced us to new colleagues and friends. My hope is that I can help to inspire all the pupils who are lucky enough to attend St David’s to become confident, well-rounded children fully equipped for the next stage of their education.
Sarah Handy, School Business Manager
Sarah began her association with St David’s when her son joined Reception in 1998, followed by her daughter in 2000. Little did she know then that she would end up working there!
Prior to family life, Sarah worked as a PA to a director of a large retail chain – she still loves shopping!
Sarah quickly became involved in the life of St David’s whilst her children were here and when she was offered the chance to become school secretary she jumped at the opportunity. Since joining the Wishford group, Sarah’s now become School Business Manager and somewhat of an expert in social media and a host of other challenging roles.
Sarah says, ‘I can think of no better place to work, I feel privileged to be part of the lives of so many wonderful children and their families. The support we receive from all our Wishford colleagues is wonderful and I know the school will go from strength to strength whilst maintaining its very special family feel and ethos well into the future’.
When not at work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, walking, meeting friends for coffee and travelling.
Amber O’Sullivan, Deputy Head (Pastoral), SENCo, and Designated Safeguarding Lead
After travelling the world over ten years ago and gaining a wealth of experience, I am now in my 11th year at St David’s. I feel very lucky to be in the role that I am, as I get to work closely with pupils, parents and staff. My main aim as Pastoral Deputy Head, DSL and SENDCo is to ensure that the children feel safe and happy at school and that they receive the education that every child is entitled to. Greeting them each morning at the gate allows me to connect with the children and give them the welcome that they deserve. I am grateful to be able to work with some of our Year 6 pupils in being our ‘Happy Place Champions,’ which involves them being wellbeing ambassadors for some of our younger pupils at lunchtimes. I love seeing the journey that our pupils go on, and having taught many of them in Reception or Year 2, it is wonderful to see how they are flourishing and growing into confident young adults with the support of their amazing teachers.
When I am not at school, I enjoy socialising with my family and friends and particularly enjoy going on walks…when it’s not raining! I am really excited for the future of St David’s and cannot wait to continue to be a part of it!
Holly Bishop, Deputy Head (Academic), Year 3 Teacher and English Co-ordinator
It was always been my ambition to become a teacher. After leaving school, I completed a Geography degree at the University of Southampton, followed by a PGCE at Goldsmith’s College, London. I started my teaching career in Bromley, then spent 13 years working in Dulwich, leading Year 3 and working in a variety of year groups.
On my first visit to St David’s, I was struck by the warmth and enthusiasm which radiates from both the staff and the pupils, and it really is a pleasure to work here. I started here as the Librarian, and while books and reading remain very dear to me, being in the classroom is my true passion. I have such wonderful memories of my own school days, and I hope that I can play a part in creating similar experiences for the children that I teach.
When I am not in school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, curling up with a good book and getting out and about for walks in the countryside.
