Hartlepool teacher set to retire after 35 years at town's Brougham Primary School
A Hartlepool teacher is calling time on her education career after working in the same primary school for the last 35 years.
Caroline Tyerman started working at Brougham Primary School in 1990 as a Year 5/6 teacher and, after undertaking various roles at the school, the popular staff member will call it a day at the end of the summer term.
Caroline, who is currently the school’s lead practitioner for Special Educational needs and Disabilities (SEND), said: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Brougham and will leave with many fond memories.
“Brougham is a very tight knit community and the school is at the heart of it.
"During my time here I’ve built up wonderful relationships with parents and pupils and always tried my utmost to support them in every way – both inside and outside of school.
“Brougham is a very different school to when I first started. I feel the school is in a much better place now. There is a very strong leadership team which are always driving new initiatives.
“Brougham is now in a position where it is able to provide support to other schools and this is testament to the hard work and commitment of everyone associated with the school.”
Caroline said that she is looking forward to her retirement and is planning to travel and spend more time with her family.
School headteacher Sarah Greenan said: “Caroline knows the school inside out and the support she has given to staff over the years has been invaluable. There’s no doubt that she’ll be missed but she’s going to continue as a volunteer which is great as she will continue to be a valuable asset to the school.”
Caroline has led the PE and science curriculums at the school and also ran the football and cricket teams.
She has also accompanied pupils every year to the Carlton Camp residential centre, near Stokesley, in North Yorkshire .
Brougham is one of 10 schools under the umbrella of Ad Astra Academy Trust.
Andy Brown, Ad Astra’s chief executive officer, said: “Caroline has been a brilliant ambassador for Brougham during her 35 years at the school.
“She epitomises everything that you want to see in a teacher and her service has been exemplary. I wish her a long and happy retirement.”