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