Jill Hutton has been headteacher at Bensham Grove Nursery School since September 2024, sharing the role with Sue McElrue.  Jill came to Bensham Grove on secondment in January 2024 as a teacher in our 3-5 provision, bringing with her over two decades of experience leading early years practice in a Gateshead primary school. She enjoyed her time with us so much she jumped at the chance to stay!

Jill works Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and uses Tuesday's to catch up with family life, particularly enjoying the chance to take her own children, William and Rosa, to and from school.

Jill is particularly passionate about trauma informed practice, play and offering children opportunities to plan and lead their own learning through a plan, do, review approach to curriculum delivery. Jill is our Designated Safeguarding Lead.