At Ashbrook Infant and Nursery School everyone of the staff team plays an essential part.

Our team includes; teachers, teaching assistants, admin, cleaners, caretaker, midday supervisors and governors.

Professionals from other agencies are regularly in school working with children and staff. Agencies include; Behaviour Support Service, SSSEN, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Children's Services, School Health Team...

We also welcome volunteers and students into school - look out for ID badges if you are unsure of who is who.

Mrs Helen Roebuck

Headteacher

Mrs Roebuck has overall responsibility for the teaching and learning in school. Mrs Roebuck is also special needs co-ordinator and pupil premium lead.  Mrs Roebuck is our Safeguarding Lead Person and also leads Computing and History. During Spring Term, Mrs Roebuck will lead English.

Mrs Helen Jackson 

School Business Manager

Mrs Jackson ensures everything runs smoothly in school.  She looks after the school finances, health and safety and the school buildings and grounds.  She also runs the school office and is a First Aider. Mrs Jackson is also our Safeguarding Deputy.

Mrs Nicky Quinn

Early Years Lead 

Teacher

Mrs Quinn is the Early Years Leader in school.  She teaches Reception in Hazel Tree Class.  She is our mental health and well-being lead across the school.  Mrs Quinn is also our Safeguarding Deputy.

Mrs Whatley (M-W) 

Mrs Whatley teaches in Elm Tree Class

Miss Sam Brimelow (Th-F)

Miss Brimlow teaches in Elm Tree Class

Mrs Holly Floyd

Teacher

Mrs Floyd teaches our Nursery children in Acorns Class.  She has responsibility for PSHCE and SMSC development and Geography.  

Miss Abbey Booker

Teacher

Miss Booker teaches our Nursery children in Acorns Class with Mrs Floyd. She has responsibility for Art and Design and Design Technology. 

Miss Paige Chinellato 

Teacher

Miss Chinellato teaches our Year 2 children in Oak Tree Class.   She is responsible for PE and school sport and Science.  She is also our link to the University of Derby for any student teachers.

Mrs Donna Webster

Teacher

Mrs Webster teaches our Year 1 / 2  children in Willow Tree Class.  She has responsibility for Maths, Music and Religious Education in school.

Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistants

Mrs Kate Chambers supports learning in Key Stage 1.

Mrs Zoe Cross supports learning in Acorns Nursery.

Mrs Vicky Jones leads our Nurture Provision across school.

Mrs Julia Smullen supports learning in Acorns Nursery.

Mrs Laura Marello supports learning in Key Stage 1. 

Mrs Helen Pearce supports learning in Reception.

Mid-day Supervisors

Mrs Sarah Mann

Ms Tracy Barratt

Mrs Kim Mills

Mrs Ginnie Savage

Mrs Clair Pavier

All the mid-day supervisors work hard to help us have happy lunchtimes.

Cleaners

Mrs Sarah Mann

Miss Ria Pettitt

Mrs Mann and Miss Pettitt work hard to keep the school clean and tidy.

Cleaner in Charge

Mr Mick Savage

Mr Savage makes sure the school is a safe place and he mends broken things, cleans our classrooms and keeps everywhere looking smart.