ARK SCHOOLS - Key Persons
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- TLR English Teacher - Responsibility KS3
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- Head of Business & Economics
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- Chairman of Governors, Diocese of Chichester Nominee
I have a background in finance and was formerly a governor at Ark Helenswood and chair of governors at Ark William Parker. Prior to that I was a governor and chair of governors in maintained schools in East Sussex for a number of years. I live locally, my sons were educated at William Parker and my daughter at Helenswood.
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- Leader of Church School and Religious Studies
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- Assistant Principal - English
David is an entrepreneur and business consultant with expertise in social enterprise and purpose led business. He has worked extensively in recruitment, training, and careers education.
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- Senior Inclusion Support Worker
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- Communications and Reprographics Manager
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- HR / Payroll Administrator
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- Catering Assistant / Cleaner
I am a Practice Manager for Children's Services at East Sussex County Council. My previous role was as a Child Protection Chair and Independent Reviewing Officer which involved overseeing Child Protection and Looked After Child plans and brought me into contact with schools across the Country. I have also been an Associate Tutor / Lecturer at Sussex University. I grew up in Hastings and feel strongly that children should be provided with the same opportunities and ambitions as those in other areas of the country. I have had three children and two step-children at Ark schools so feel that I have a good understanding of what the Academy has to offer, its strengths and those areas where there is the potential to improve.
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- TLR Math Teacher - Responsibility KS5
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- TLR Science Teacher - Responsibility KS3
I have taught in a special needs school in Hastings for the last 15 years. As part of my role, I work closely with many mainstream schools across the county to ensure appropriate provision is available for children with behavioural difficulties or a diagnosed SEN. I have 3 children who all have been educated in Ark schools, primary and secondary. I have witnessed and been part of the change to an academy and understands the strengths and areas of development needed in his process.
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- Art, Design & Food Technician
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- Personal Assistant to Heads of School & SLT
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- Business & Economics Teacher
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- Senior Science Technician
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- Assistant Principal - Maths
Lesley is a Diocese of Chichester appointed Governor. She is an experienced school governor, having governed in a special needs school and both primary and secondary schools. Lesley is Assistant Director of Education for the Diocese of Chichester and is responsible for a variety of issues concerning schools including land and buildings, school organisation and working with external organisations.
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- Head of Internal Alternative Provision
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- Assistant Principal & Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead
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- Janitor / Mini - Bus Driver
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- Link: Finance, Communications & Community
Mark has lived in the Hastings area for 20 years, and has two daughters at an Ark primary in the area, which gives him a good understanding of and a vested interest in the standards which the schools strive to achieve. He works from home for a large banking group and in his spare time he is a volunteer Coxswain for the RNLI in Hastings, which sees him leading a team in unpredictable and challenging circumstances.
Mary Quinn has a proven track record of consistently improving Key Stage 2 results. Before joining Ark Blacklands in 2016, she worked for ten years as a Year 6 teacher and English Lead. As Lead Coach at Ark Blacklands, Mary successfully nurtures and coaches teachers, developing their skills and improving the practice of not only NQTs but established teachers who wish to move from good to outstanding. Mary has a passion for reading and the necessity for children to keep reading as they progress through school, in order to reach their full potential. She is excited about continuing this work as a Governor of Ark Alexandra alongside helping support Year 7 with their transition to secondary school.
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- Science Teacher & Careers Lead
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- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
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- Designated Safeguarding Lead
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- Senior Inclusion Support Worker
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- Exams Support Administrator
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- Head of ICT & Digital Lead
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- Senior Assistant Principal
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- Art, Design and Photography Teacher
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- Senior Inclusion Support Worker - Counsellor