Our Staff

Miss Martin

Headteacher at Rye Community Primary and Starfish Pre-school

Kelly is an experienced leader in Primary Education, having worked in a variety of leadership roles throughout her career. Kelly has previously held the roles of EYFS, KS1 leader and Deputy Headteacher. Kelly has also lectured at a local university on the initial teacher training programmes and has for many years been on their interview panel for new undergraduates and post graduate trainee teachers as part of her lead mentor role. Kelly firmly believes that we need to educate the “whole child and that the child should be at the centre of everything we do.” She believes that “all children need equal access to opportunities and an education which prepares them for life and lifelong learning”.

Mrs Isted

Foundation Lead

Vicky qualified as a Teacher in Wales in 2007 specialising in Early Years. She joined Rye Primary as Early Years Lead in 2014 and leads the school Village Project. Vicky teaches in Minnows class and spends regular time within Starfish. Vicky holds a pediatric first aid certificate, an NPQML in leadership, is one of the school's DSL's and a subject leader for Music and RSHE throughout the school. Vicky oversees the teaching and learning within Starfish Pre-school and both Reception classes.