Ark Alpha is proud to have a low turnover of staff, enabling you and your child to form lasting relationships with the staff caring for them.

  • Anne H Chapman – Headteacher of Ark Ayrton Primary Academy and Ark Alpha Nursery
  • Julie Ayrton – Manager of Ark Alpha Nursery 
  • Chris Kone - Deputy Manager & Designated Safeguarding Officer
  • Jessica Harrison - Early Years Professional & SENCO
  • Amanda Phillimore - Turtles Room Leader
  • Kimberley Todd - Starfish Room Leader
  • Gemma Paddon - Jellyfish Room Leader
  • Lucy Kettley - Sharks Room Lead

 

Staff team

Turtles (0 – 20 months)

  • Amanda Phillimore - Room Leader
  • Sharon Williamson - Level 3
  • Stacey Oakes - Level 2
  • Brooke Fard - Apprentice

 

Starfish (21 months – 2 yrs 8 months)

  • Kimberley Todd - Room Leader
  • Jolene Jordan - Level 3
  • Paige Wort - Level 3
  • Emily Hockley - Level 3
  • Marlee Hatherly - Apprentice

 

Jellyfish (2 yrs 9 months – 3 yrs 7 months)

  • Gemma Paddon - Room Leader
  • Natalie Cowie - Level 3
  • Megan Johnson - Level 3
  • Jordan McGuire - Level 2
  • Kira Keates - Apprentice

 

Sharks (preschool: year before school)

  • Lucy Kettley - Room Leader
  • Sarah McClean - Level 3
  • Bobby Sills - Level 3
  • Emily Woolley - Level 3
  • Karen Roberts  - Apprentice

 

Cover staff

  • Bonnie Moore - Level 3 
  • Shelia Fergusson - Level 3
  • Emma Harper - Level 3

 

Administration and Finance

  • Jackie Gillespie
  • Jenny Skinner

 

Caretaking and Cleaning

  • Mr David Dunning
  • Mr Hung Fai Nam