meet the staff

Mrs Hill has been at Etching Hill as long as the furniture! Having worked as a nanny and a Nursery Nurse in a private setting firstly and then raising her own family, her passion for the development of children in the early years became evident. Mrs Hill joined Etching Hill as a classroom assistant over 19 years ago and in 2015 gained her degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been Nursery teacher since, and has continued to thrive moving into Reception to continue to impact the learning of our Reception cohort.

“I have been leading the Nursery for many years now and each year is a new adventure. I work with a fabulous team, who, like me want to provide our children with a happy, safe, exciting place to come every day”. Mrs Hill

Miss O’Brien has built her expertise in Early Years teaching in both Nursery and Reception, and she has brought her love for art into the setting, ensuring that there are many creative and engaging activities in class for children.

Miss Smith is a very familiar face within Reception as she has been working and supporting teaching and learning in this classroom over the last couple of years. She is a passionate practitioner who thrives on the progress made by children in the setting.

Mrs Williams is a firm fixture at Etching Hill, having been part of the Early Years team for many years. She brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the setting, having completed her degree in Early Childhood Education in 2015. Her innate sense of fun is infectious, there is never a dull day with Mrs Williams around!