We are lucky to have such a highly-skilled, experienced and friendly staff team at Princecroft. Staff work in conjunction with a group of volunteer governors with representatives from parents, staff, the local community and the Local Authority.
Nursery Teacher
Nursery Teaching Assistant
Miss Penney is a teaching assistant in The Hive Nursery with our youngest children. Her role involves taking care of the children in all aspects of their day, providing rich learning opportunities, and observing them in their play. She identifies children’s next steps in order for them to reach the next stage in their development. Miss Penney has worked in another school before Princecroft for 22 years and has worked across Early Years and Key Stage 1. Miss Penney is qualified to Level 3 and has a BTEC in Childhood Studies.
Nursery Teaching Assistant
Nursery Room Leader
Miss Whatley the Room Leader in Bumbletots, where she works with children aged 2–3. She has been part of Bumbletots since it first opened and have also worked within The Hive. Alongside Mrs Harley, she helps to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences and high-quality provision in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Miss Whatley has worked in nursery settings for the past five years and is passionate about supporting young children’s early development and helping them to thrive through play and exploration. She has completed a range of professional development opportunities, including Early Excellence courses to enhance our nursery environment, as well as Makaton and speech and language training to support communication and inclusion.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification from the University of Plymouth.
Nursery Teaching Assistant
Nursery Teaching Assistant
Mrs Lunn is a dedicated member of the Princecroft Primary School community, working as a Midday Supervisor Assistant. She has been volunteering at the school for approximately eight years on and off, offering her time and support wherever needed. She does not hold formal qualifications or prior professional experience in a school setting yet.
Nursery Teaching Assistant
Mrs Pearce works at Bumbletots as a Midday Supervisor Assistant, helping with lunchtime duties and supporting the children to have a happy and positive experience during their break time.
Prior to her position at Princecroft, she didn’t have any previous experience in a school setting, but she has always been passionate about working with children and supporting their early development. Mrs Pearce is currently studying with The Open University, working towards a Diploma in Higher Education in Primary Years (ages 3-12), which is helping her to build knowledge and skills in education and child development.
Nursery Teaching Assistant
Miss Ayliffe has over 4 years experience in early years. She is a a nursery assistant in Bumbletots nursery room and holds a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
