--- title: "Meet Our Team" url: "https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/meet-our-team" school: "Maharishi School" --- # Meet Our Team ## Our Staff - Senior Leadership Team - Primary Phase Teachers - Secondary Phase Teachers - Teaching Support - Primary Phase - Teaching Support - Secondary Phase - Business and School Support - Play Team Worker - TM Teachers and Consultants ### Senior Leadership Team ![Lisa Edwards](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/images/people/Lisa_Edwards_2025.jpg) #### Lisa Edwards ##### Headteacher Overall responsibility for the whole school. Deputy Safeguarding Lead. ![Lisa Walters](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/images/people/Lisa_Walters_(2).jpg) #### Lisa Walters ##### Deputy Head - Secondary Phase Whole School SENCo & Lead DSL, responsible for the day-to-day management of the secondary phase. ![Laura Gaskell](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Laura_G_staff.jpg) #### Laura Gaskell ##### Deputy Head - Primary Phase Responsible for curriculum development in the primary phase, assistant SENCO and a member of the DSL team. Laura also teaches Year 5. ![Audrey O'Neill](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/people/Audrey_O-Niel.jpg) #### Audrey O'Neill ##### Associate Senior Leader Responsible for the School's attendance, designated Safeguarding lead and teacher of history in the Secondary phase. ![Paul Magee](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Paul_staff.jpg) #### Paul Magee ##### Business Manager Paul is responsible for procurement, HR, finance, and estate management at Maharishi Free School. He also serves as the school’s Chief Financial Officer, Clerk to the governing body and Members, and Company Secretary of Maharishi School Trust Limited. ### Primary Phase Teachers ![Amanda Laycock](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Amanda_Laycock.jpg) #### Amanda Laycock ##### Reception Teacher ###### EYFS & Outdoor Learning Lead ![Nicola Jones](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Nicola_Jones.jpg) #### Nicola Jones ##### Yr 1 Teacher ###### Opal Teacher Lead, Science and PSHE Subject Lead ![Lisa Lymath](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Lisa_Lymath.jpg) #### Lisa Lymath ##### Yr2 Teacher ###### Geography Subject Lead #### Pauline Ashort ##### Yr 2 Teacher ![Shauna Lunn](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Shauna_Lunn.jpg) #### Shauna Lunn ##### Yr 3 Teacher ###### English Subject Lead ![Allan Lowrie](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Allan_Lowrie.jpg) #### Allan Lowrie ##### Yr 4 Teacher ###### PE Subject Lead and Computing Subject Lead ![Lewis Willian-Bland](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/MAHA25-1948(1).jpg) #### Lewis Willian-Bland ##### Yr 5 Teacher ![Jen Moss](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Jen_Moss.jpg) #### Jen Moss ##### Yr 6 Teacher ###### History Subject Lead ![Stephanie Painter-Chapman](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Stephanie_Painter-Chapman.jpg) #### Stephanie Painter-Chapman ##### PPA Teacher, Art and CbIDS Teacher ###### Teaching Consciousness-based Education in the Primary School and RE Lead ![Ralph](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/gallery/ralph/maha_pro_02-23-0882.jpg) #### Ralph ##### School Dog ###### Comes to work with Mr Lowrie ### Secondary Phase Teachers #### Eleanor Robson ##### KS3 & 4 English Teacher ![Audrey O'Neill](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Audrey_O-Niel.jpg) #### Audrey O'Neill ##### KS3 & 4 History Teacher & Whole School Attendance Officer ###### Audrey is a Designated Safeguarding Person leading on Prevent, she also is the teacher representative on the Governing body. ![Mareanna Ingram](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/Mareanna_2025_(1).jpg) #### Mareanna Ingram ##### KS3 & 4 Geography Teacher and Head of Consciousness-based Education ###### Y10 & Y11 CbIDS Teacher (Consciousness-based Interdisciplinary Studies). Y10 & Y11 PSHE Teacher. ![Andrew Robinson](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Andrew_Robinson_Full.jpg) #### Andrew Robinson ##### KS3 & 4 Maths Teacher ![Elisabeth Greenall](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Liz_Greenall.jpg) #### Elisabeth Greenall ##### KS3 & 4 Art Teacher and KS3 DT Teacher ![Julie Saunders](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/MAHA25-4117.jpg) #### Julie Saunders ##### KS3 & 4 Science Teacher ![Toby Mercer](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Tom_Mercer(1).jpg) #### Toby Mercer ##### Y7 Consciousness-based Life Skills Teacher ![Maria del Carmen Marin Consuegra](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/Maria_Marin_Conseugea.jpg) #### Maria del Carmen Marin Consuegra ##### KS3 & KS4 Spanish Teacher ![Wendy Telfer](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/Wendy_Telfer_(1).jpg) #### Wendy Telfer ##### Spanish Teacher ### Teaching Support - Primary Phase ![Ceri Day](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Ceri_Day.jpg) #### Ceri Day ##### KS2 Learning Support Assistant & OPAL Play Coordinator ![Amber Melham](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/Amber_Melham.jpg) #### Amber Melham ##### Reception Learning Support Assistant ![Laura Boagey](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Laura_Boagey.jpg) #### Laura Boagey ##### Reception Learning Support Assistant ![Jennifer Lloyd-Warren](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/Jen_Lloyd_Warren.jpg) #### Jennifer Lloyd-Warren ##### SEND 1:1 - EYFS ![Rhoda Newton](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Rhoda_Newton.jpg) #### Rhoda Newton ##### KS2 Learning Support Assistant and Phonics Champion ![Sharon Palmer](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/Sharon_Palmer.jpg) #### Sharon Palmer ##### KS2 Learning Support Assistant and Phonics Champion ![Bell Irving](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Bell_Irving.jpg) #### Bell Irving ##### KS1 Learning Support Assistant & KS2 Maths Learning Support Assistant ![Sarah Singleton](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Sarah_Singleton.jpg) #### Sarah Singleton ##### KS2 Learning Support Assistant ![Christine Riaz](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Christine_Riaz.jpg) #### Christine Riaz ##### KS2 Learning Support Assistant ![Christine Schofield](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Christine_Schofield.jpg) #### Christine Schofield ##### KS2 Learning Support Assistant ![Charmaine Fuller](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Charmaine_Fuller.jpg) #### Charmaine Fuller ##### KS2 SEN Support Team ![Jennifer Roberts](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Jennifer_Roberts.jpg) #### Jennifer Roberts ##### KS1 Learning Support Assistant ![Mihaela Placinta](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/Mihaela_Pincinta.jpg) #### Mihaela Placinta ##### KS2 SEND Support Team ![Heather Denton](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/Heather_Denton.jpg) #### Heather Denton ##### SEND - learning Support Assistant ### Teaching Support - Secondary Phase #### Tom Severn ##### Secondary 1:1 Support ![Melissa Schofield](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Melissa_Schofield.jpg) #### Melissa Schofield ##### Secondary 1:1 Support ![Patricia Kelly](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/Staff/Patrica_Kelly.jpg) #### Patricia Kelly ##### English Learning Support Assistant ### Business and School Support ![Fiona Casey](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/people/Fiona_Casey_-_short_hair.jpg) #### Fiona Casey ##### Assistant Business Manager ![Marie Armstrong](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Marie_Amstrong.jpg) #### Marie Armstrong ##### Finance Officer ![Tanya Rawstorne](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Tanya_Rawstorne.jpg) #### Tanya Rawstorne ##### Business Support and Communications Officer Based at the Primary Phase. ![Jayne Hales](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Jayne_Hales.jpg) #### Jayne Hales ##### Family Support Worker Jayne supports our children and their families. ![Audrey O'Neil](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Audrey_O-Niel.jpg) #### Audrey O'Neil ##### Attendance Officer As part of Audrey's role, she oversees pupil attendance. ![Helen Melling](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/people/Helen_Melling.jpg) #### Helen Melling ##### Business Support Officer Examinations and Data Helen is based in our Secondary Phase. ![Phillip Mitchell](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/people/Phillip_Mitchell.jpg) #### Phillip Mitchell ##### Project Coordinator ![Neal Ashurst](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/people/MAHA25-1815.jpg) #### Neal Ashurst ##### Site Supervisor ### Play Team Worker ![Patrica Kelly](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Patrica_Kelly.jpg) #### Patrica Kelly ##### Out of Hours Club Lead ![Katie Langford](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Katie_Longford.jpg) #### Katie Langford ##### Play Team Worker and Out of Hours Club ![Kath Duke](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Kath_Duke.jpg) #### Kath Duke ##### Play Team Worker ![Amber Melham](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/people/Amber_Melham.jpg) #### Amber Melham ##### Play Team Worker ![Sarah Corringan](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Sarah_Corrigan.jpg) #### Sarah Corringan ##### Play Team Worker ![Natalia Gadsby](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Natalia_Gasby.jpg) #### Natalia Gadsby ##### Play Team Worker ![Heather Denton](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/people/Heather_Denton.jpg) #### Heather Denton ##### Play Team Worker ![Hayley Southward](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/people/Hayley_Southward.jpg) #### Hayley Southward ##### Play Team Worker ![Natalia Badyra](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/people/Natalila_Badry.jpg) #### Natalia Badyra ##### Play Team Support ### Conscious based Education Team ![Ellen Freel](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Ellen_Freel.jpg) #### Ellen Freel ##### Head of Conscious based Education ![Claire winteringham](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Governors/crop_portrait.JPG) #### Claire winteringham ##### TM Teacher ![Will Ayliffe](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/imagecache/150x200c/Staff/Will_Ayliffe.jpg) #### Will Ayliffe ##### TM Teacher Will visits the pupils every term to undertake Word of Wisdom and TM checks. He also teaches TM to our parents and staff at the Dome. ### About Us - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/headteacher-s-welcome) - [Contact Us](https://www.maharishischool.com/contact) - [Strategic Aims and Objectives](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/our-vision) - [Meet Our Team](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/meet-our-team) - [Governors](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/governors) - [What We Do](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/what-we-do) - [Annual Reports and Accounts](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/financial-information/financi) - [Policies & Procedures](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/policies-and-procedures) - [Performance](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/performance) - [Ofsted Reports](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/ofsted-inspection-november-2017) - [Out of Hours Club](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/out-of-hours-club) - [Climate Action Plan Overview](https://www.maharishischool.com/about-us/climate-action-plan-overview) ![Maharishi School](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/images/logo/Maharishi-logo-icon.png) ### Maharishi School Primary Phase Building Address: Davies Building, Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Near Ormskirk, L40 6JJ. 01695 729912 ### Maharishi School - [Secondary Phase Building Address: Morris Birnbaum Building, Woodley Park Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UQ.](https://www.maharishischool.com/contact) ### Useful Links: - [Primary Phase](https://www.maharishischool.com/your-school/primary) - [Secondary Phase](https://www.maharishischool.com/your-school/secondary) - [Alumni](https://www.maharishischool.com/why-we-are-unique/alumni) - [Out of Hours: 07907147278](tel:07907147278) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/maharishifreeschool) - [X](https://twitter.com/MaharishiSchool) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/maharishischool1972/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Maharishi School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.maharishischool.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)