Mrs Seetle Kaur - Headteacher

Teaching since 2008, Seetle has grown from a passionate teacher to an inspirational leader and is very proud to be the Headteacher of Primley Wood Primary School – a wonderful school that is on a fabulous journey.

Seetle has a love for learning and has had a very successful academic journey. She was awarded a scholarship for outstanding performance at A level - gaining 4 As at A level, was awarded Sociology student of the year, obtained one of the highest Psychology results in England, was awarded the John Hoddar History Award student of the year at University, created dissertations that were ‘worthy to be published’ and gained a first class honours in her Primary Education and History degree. Seetle decided that she wanted to enable others to develop a love for learning and make a difference to the lives of others by becoming a primary school teacher.

Seetle thrived in her first year of being a teacher and as a result was given leadership responsibility in her second year of teaching. She has an excellent understanding of continuity and progression having taught in all year groups from Nursery to Year 6 and has 15 years leadership experience. She has led Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and has been a SENCO. She previously worked for a very large multi-academy trust and had an open classroom whereby teachers and leaders from other schools entered her classroom to watch her teach. She has been a mentor to several early careers teachers and has trained several teachers through the school direct channel. As a result, Seetle was nominated for an inspirational mentor award.

Seetle has passed the National Qualification of Headship and has been instrumental in the leadership of two previous schools. In her previous headship, she was able to equip the staff to make incredible progress turning a requires improvement school to a very good school in less than a year.

A strong advocate of equality of opportunity, Seetle strongly believes all children should have the right to an excellent education. Seetle is passionate about leading a school that teaches children to be a well-rounded, life-long learner and feels that the Nishkam vision for education to be faith inspired and virtues-led, aspiring for academic excellence is exactly the vision she wanted to represent. She believes a virtues-led approach to learning equips children with a toolkit that is essential in the ever-changing world that we live in today.

Mrs Sarah Rai - Assistant Headteacher

Sarah is a dedicated educator with almost 20 years of experience in primary education, specialising in Early Years and early literacy development. She graduated in 2005 with a BA Honours Degree in Primary Education, focusing on Science and early childhood education (3-7 years).

With a deep-seated passion for early reading and phonics, Sarah has served as a Phonics and Early Reading Lead for the past decade. She firmly believes that reading is the key to academic success and that all children, regardless of their background or starting point, can and should leave school as confident, avid readers.

Sarah's expertise has led her to serve as the Early Years Lead at three different primary schools across Leeds and Bradford, all serving diverse communities. Under her leadership, each of these schools successfully navigated OFSTED inspections, achieving very positive outcomes. Her approach emphasises learning through play, exploration, and the development of enquiring minds.

Currently serving as the Assistant Headteacher at Primley Wood for the past six years, Sarah continues to champion early literacy and inclusive education. She brings her wealth of experience and passion for equitable education to her leadership role, working tirelessly to ensure every child has the opportunity to develop strong reading skills and a lifelong love for learning.

Mr Shaun Scott-Johnson - SENDCO

Teaching since 2015, Shaun has been dedicated to educating children in inner-city schools in Leeds and Bradford, as well as specialising in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). With a strong commitment to inclusive education, Shaun has served as a class-based mentor, providing guidance and support to both students and colleagues, ensuring that all learners thrive in a nurturing and adaptive environment.

Shaun studied at the University of Roehampton, London, where he built a solid foundation in teaching and learning. As a proud Member of the Chartered College of Teaching, Shaun remains committed to professional excellence and innovation in education, continually refining his approach to meet the diverse needs of students.

Passionate about pastoral care, Shaun sits closely alongside families, recognising the vital role that a strong home-school partnership plays in a child's development. He believes in fostering a culture of high aspirations and kindness, ensuring that every child is equipped to achieve their personal best, both academically and socially.

Shaun is eager to continue supporting the school’s vision of providing inclusive, high-quality education and looks forward to working alongside students, families, and staff to ensure every child thrives.