Staff & Governors

Meet Our Team

As a maintained nursery school we have a headteacher, teacher, and a governing body. All other staff involved with children are level 3 and above.

Included in our team is a Business Manager and an Admin Assistant.

Beccy

Headteacher, SENCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Beccy is the proud headteacher at Wallace Road. She has been in education since 2001 and taught in nursery and primary. Beccy has always felt that early years is where she belongs, not only because she can let her inner child out, but mainly because she gets to work with the youngest minds and help them to have a life-long love of learning.

Bev

Business Manager

Bev is responsible for the finances and business side of the nursery, among many other things! You are sure to receive a warm welcome from Bev, and our admin assistant, Kate. Bev has a positive and ‘can do’ attitude, which is needed in the crazy world of a school office!

Penny

Nursery Teacher and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Penny is our teacher and works with us two and a half days a week. Penny has a wealth of experience from working in schools, and as an early year’s advisor for the Local Authority. Penny loves the outdoors, so if you ever need to find her she will probably be in our large outside space!

Catherine

Key Person

Catherine has been part of Wallace Road Nursery School for 20+ years! She is our source of knowledge for all things technologically related! Catherine is driven to ensure our children have a mix of different technological resources to further their mind and challenge their thinking. She enjoys working with young children to build on their knowledge and discover things together.

Sam

Key Person

Sam has been at Wallace Road Nursery School for 15+ years, and she openly admits that she loves her job. She enjoys being with the children, joining in their play and works hard to make them feel settled and confident at nursery school. Sam supports our children who have English as an additional language, and also supports our children who need language support. Sam is also our resident play dough maker!

Sherrill

Key Person

Sherrill has been with Wallace Road Nursery School for 10 years. She enjoys cooking with the children and often makes delicious cakes. Sherrill also organises our fundraising events and always tries to think about how to make it fun for the children. Sherrill works with our older children by doing group work and going out into the local community.

Louise

Key Person

Louise works with our two year olds, but she also supports our three and four year olds at lunch club. Louise is always up for anything fun, especially if it makes the children’s time at nursery more enjoyable. Louise brings with her a wealth of experience and skills accumulated from working with young children in a range of settings.

Jess

Early Years Assistant

Jess works across the whole nursery supporting the two-year-old children in the morning, and with the three and four year olds in the afternoon. She is with the children at lunch time, and is the favourite adult in the afternoon when she brings through the snack! Jess loves to be out in the outside space exploring with the children.

Charlotte

Key Person

Charlotte works in WR 3-4. She is always smiling and friendly, which the children really respond to. Charlotte enjoys laughing with the children and making their time at nursery fun.

Kate

Admin Assistant

Kate is an important part of the admin team, she manages to keep our Business Manager from going completely crazy! It will most likely be Kate you speak to when you phone the school, she will also happily take any money, or any messages for Nicola.

Sharon

Key Person

Sharon predominantly works in WR 3-4. She enjoys working with the children, joining in with their play and making their learning fun and enjoyable. Sharon is passionate about Wallace Road and is proud to be part of the nursery.

Rohima

Early Years Assistant

Rohima enjoys sharing experiences with the children and is keen to ensure their experience at nursery is a positive one. Rohima is a great cook and provides delicious treats for the staff-which is very much appreciated.

Anna

Key Person

Anna has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and also a fantastic sense of fun! Anna enjoys sharing experiences with the children, especially if it involves a bit of dancing! Anna works in WR2 in the morning and WR 3-4 in the afternoon.

Our Governors

Kim Carne – Co-Opted/Chair of Governors/Personnel/Head Teacher Performance Management/Play, Learning and Development/Safer Recruitment
Lorella Gallone – Co-Opted/Vice Chair/Head Teacher Performance Management/Play, Learning and Development/Health and Safety.
Beccy Merritt – Head Teacher/Finance/Personnel/Play, Learning and Development/Health and Safety.
Penny Bavester – Staff Representative/Play, Learning and Development.
Tia Sarmezey– Parent Governor/SEND/EYPP
Viktorija Fjodorova – Parent Governor/Finance
Kellie-Jo Arterton – Local Authority/Safeguarding

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