Our Staff

I am incredibly proud to be the Headteacher of OVPA. Our school is a very special place, full of fabulous young people who never cease to amaze us. I am privileged to work with a wonderful staff team who prioritise the wellbeing of our pupils and provide them with rich, life-changing opportunities. I love coming to work - every, single day!

I feel exceptionally lucky to be apart of the OVPA team. It is a pleasure to work with a highly motivated team who give everything to provide the best opportunities to all children. I enjoy seeing the children develop everyday and the efforts the children put in to be the best they can be! 

I'm proud to say that I'm the longest serving member of teaching staff at OVPA!  In my downtime, I love to play guitar (badly), bake cakes and cook, read (when I get the time) and spend time with my own family. 

I have been teaching for over 20 years in a few Hastings schools but OVPA has been my favourite because the children, staff and families are wonderful.

I started teaching in the last century and have been a SENCo for more than a decade. I love gardening, cycling and cooking curries; although never at the same time. My home is guarded by chickens and my secret skill is juggling – actual and metaphorical! 

I'm so passionate about working in Early years, every day is exciting and different! Outside of school I love snowboarding, surfing, spending time with loved ones and travelling to faraway places 

Having taught for well over 15 years, I count myself very fortunate that I continue to thoroughly enjoy my job.  In my spare time I enjoy participating and watching a variety of sports, walking on the South Downs and spending time with friends and family.

I love nature, walking and living by the seaside. I have a pet fish and a very excitable dog called Cookie. 

I am happiest when I am outside, working in my garden, growing vegetables, looking after my hens and quails and making campfires.  I enjoy time with my children, cats and dogs. I want to get better at swimming so I can go swimming in the sea. 

I have worked at OVPA since 2013. I enjoy being part of this amazing school and love the fact that every day is different. I enjoy spending time with my family and walking my dog Parker on the beach. 

I have worked as a teaching assistant at OVPA for many years, currently in the early years setting. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, camping and walking with my dog. 

I spend lots of my free time gardening and growing vegetables. I love going for walks in the countryside and woodland with my children.

I am very passionate about working within the OVPA community and I greatly enjoy working alongside all the adults and children here. In my spare time I love doing fun activities with my family and friends

I absolutely love being part of OVPA. In my free time I enjoy spending quality time with my family and going for long walks with my 2 dogs.

My favourite things to do are explore new places, go on holidays and socialise with my lovely friends and family. I absolutely love working here and am always so proud of the children, their families and the amazing staff.  

I love working with all the amazing children and staff at OVPA. I enjoy going on adventures with family and spending time with my friends.

I am just starting my teaching career at OVPA where I have been training for the last year. 

I have a dog, a cat and two ducks. I love nothing more than going for long walks with my dog and enjoy being outdoors. Reading is a big hobby of mine, especially detective novels.

 I'm so proud to be working with such a wonderful community of adults and children. When I'm not at school, my hobbies and interests include long walks with my family. 

Working with children is something I’ve always wanted to do and I feel very lucky to be working at OVPA. In my spare time I love spending time with family and friends. 

Being kind and having light-hearted fun is at the centre of everything I do! I will often spend most of my time (when no one is watching) cheesy dancing and singing. If I am not doing this, then you will either find me watching Harry Potter, spending time with my very cute house rabbit or socialising with family and friends.  

I love nothing more than walking along the beach with my springer spaniel. My absolute favourite season is winter - I love wrapping up in cosy jumpers and scarves.

I grew up in Hastings and have been teaching in local primary schools for 15 years.  I feel lucky to have joined a wonderful school community at OVPA.  I enjoy reading, playing music and singing.  I also love spending time with my family, exploring new places.

I have worked in many different age groups throughout the school from nursery to year 6. I’m very proud to be a part of a fantastic school and team. In my spare time I enjoy my time with my family and socialising with friends. 

I have been lucky enough to work at this amazing school for many years. My favourite things to do are spending time with my family, walking my dog along the beach and taking weekend trips in the camper van! I am so lucky that I get to see my children thrive and have brilliant experiences at OVPA.  

I love working at Ore Village Primary Academy. I came here as a child and both my children did too.

In my spare time I love reading and going for walks with friends.

I am a vegetarian who loves anything to do with animals and nature. I enjoy taking my children on adventurous walks but I am quite scared of the creepy crawlies that we find.   

Before I was a teacher I was a Bank Manager! A fun job, if only because I got to count a lot of money. When I'm not in the classroom or out in the woods, I enjoy taking photos. I am also a local Scout Leader. 

I am in my third year now at OVPA.  Originally from Scotland, I am passionate about the environment and nature.  My hobbies include reading, cheese (I used to be a cheesemonger to the Queen), history and hiking.  I am also happy to say I am the History Lead for the 23/24 academic year.  History is a huge interest of mine and vital to our learning and culture: "Time isn't deep, it is always all around us" as my favourite writer, Robert Macfarlane, commented on history.

I love working at OVPA.  Having spent time as a class teacher here, I've been lucky enough to continue part-time supporting our children in Year 6.  I enjoy living by the sea and love to spend time on the beach.  I also read a lot and (try to) keep fit with yoga.

I have been part of the school since 1995.  I love working with the children and hearing them start their reading journey.

I have worked at OVPA since 2013 previously working as an engineer. I have completed many roles across the school working most recently as a TA in year 3/4. I have really enjoyed working with the children and watching them grow and thrive along their school journey. Outside of school my young family keep me busy. I enjoy days out with the children, beach walks with our dog and on the rare occasion I have time to myself carp fishing. 

I feel extremely lucky to be part of the OVPA team. I have always had a passion for working with children and find my role very rewarding.

In my spare time I like spending time outdoors with my family.

I have worked at OVPA for many years now.  I am proud to be a part of the OVPA family!

I live with my husband and our 2 children. I love woodland walks, holidays abroad, giraffes and all things Disney, especially Mickey Mouse!

In my free time I can be found either walking my dog along the beach or running with a fantastic group of people. I love taking part in races and am looking forward to completing more in the future. 

I came to OVPA after working in secondary schools for 15 years and have now been here for 9 years.  I love working here and when I'm not at work I am usually making things, taking photos or spending time with my grandchildren.

I’ve been with OVPA for almost three years now, in many classes. Away from work I enjoy socialising, gardening & paddle boarding! 

“Those who don’t jump will never fly”