Staff
ARK Alpha is proud to have a low turn over 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