Mrs Lyons became Principal in August 2017. She previously taught at Carrickfergus Model Primary School. Mrs Lyons is from Carrickfergus.

Mrs Beggs joined the Sunnylands staff in December 2018 after many years working in primary schools in the East Antrim area. Mrs Beggs looks after the specialist things in the office, such as paying bills and other important things.

Miss McBurney is an Early Years Specialist, she teaches Primary 1 and co-ordinates PE throughout the school. Miss McBurney also plays volleyball at both club, and a national level - she is currently Vice Captain for Northern Ireland.

Mrs Boyd is an Early Years Specialist and a trained Forest School Leader.

She is responsible for co-ordinating World Around Us throughout the school. 

Mrs Boyd is currently on maternity leave, and being covered by Miss Barnes. 

Miss McConkey grew up in the Whitehead area and taught in Scotland for a year before joining the Sunnylands' staff in August 2014. As well as teaching P3 she teaches Drama, is the Special Educational Needs coordinator, co-ordinated Literacy in Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 and is part of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Miss Arlow joined Sunnylands in 2023. She teaches Primary 4.  She is responsible for the Eco-Schools programme throughout the school and leads the eco-committee. She is a trained Forest School Leader.

Mr Smyth joined the staff of Sunnylands in September, 2013 after retraining as a teacher following many years working around the world as an engineer. As well as teaching P5 he co-ordinates Numeracy within the school and coaches both our junior and senior football teams.

Mrs McAllister teaches Primary 6, she also co-ordinates Literacy and uICT in Key Stage 2. 

Miss Parkes teaches Primary 6 on a Monday and Tuesday. She also covers other classes, teaching Primary 3 and Primary 5 throughout the week. 

Mrs Nelson joined Sunnylands in 2021. She teaches Primary 7, helps prepare children for AQE and is responsible for co-ordinating Health and Well-being throughout the school. 

Mrs Beresford has been teaching at Sunnylands for 20 years. She has previously taught P4, and this year will be working with small groups of SEN children. Alongside this she is the PDMU coordinator, runs our Shared Education programme and leads the school council.

Mrs Porter has taught in Sunnylands for all of her teaching career. She  works alongside small groups of children, supporting their learning and works closely with our newcomer children.

Mrs Wady supports teaching and learning in Primary 1.

Mrs Lewis supports teaching and learning in Primary 2.

Miss Riddell is currently working to support learning in Primary 2.

Miss Artomova is currently working to support learning in Primary 2. 

Ms McAtamney currently working to support learning in Primary 2.

Miss Moore is currently working to support learning in Primary 2.

Mrs Kenny is currently working to support learning in Primary 3.

Mrs Wharry is currently working to support learning in Primary 3. 

Miss McCaughran is currently working to support learning in Primary 4.

Miss Howes is currently working to support learning in Primary 4. 

Mrs Nelson is currently working to support learning in Primary 4. 

Mrs Finlay is currently working to support learning in Primary 5. 

Mrs Peden is currently working to support learning in Primary 5.

Mrs Thom is currently working to support learning in Primary 5.

Mrs Kane is currently working to support learning in Primary 6. 

Mrs Connolly is currently working to support learning in Primary 6.

Miss Weatherhead is currently working to support learning in Primary 6.

Mrs McWilliam is currently working to support learning in Primary 7. 

Mrs Gourley is currently working to support learning in Primary 7.

Miss Auld is currently working to support learning in Primary 7.

Miss Waite is currently on maternity leave.