Meet the Team
Theresa Bay – Manager
Theresa Is the Pre-school manager and has held the position since Noah’s Ark opened in January 2003. She has worked in early years since 1997 and also hold the position of Safeguarding Officer. Theresa holds a Level 4 qualification in Early Years Practice and also has a SENCO accreditation Level 3 qualification as well as a Level 3 Paediatric certificate. Although Theresa holds the position of Manager, she is still actively involved in the day to day activities with the children. She is immensely proud of her team who all work incredibly hard and supports them with their individual roles.
Julie Edwards – Business Manager
Julie has been involved with Noah’s Ark since the very beginning. She initially worked in the pre-school as a pre-school assistant and then took over the role of administrator shortly afterwards. Julie’s role is vital for the running of the pre-school as she deals with the finance, waiting lists and funding.
Loes Aldorino – Assistant Manager
Loes holds the position of Assistant Manager as well as being our Step- Ahead Co-ordinator. Loes also hold the position of Health and Safety officer. Loes joined the staff team in March 2003 and runs our Thursday afternoon Step Ahead sessions to help with the transitions for school. Loes has a Level 3 qualification in early years and also has a paediatric Level 3 qualification.
Gina Johnson – SENCO
Gina is our SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-Coordinator) and has a Level 3 qualification in early years as well as a SENCO Level 3 accreditation qualification. Gina started working as a relief member of staff when her youngest child attended the preschool. Gina joined the staff team permanently in 2012. Gina also has a certificate in Paediatric first aid.
Sasha Dempsie – Pre-school Assistant
Sasha holds a Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice, a Level 3 in Safeguarding and a Paediatric first Aid certificate. Sasha has been part of Noah’s Ark since we opened in 2003 as all her four sons have attended. Sasha helped out on the committee until she joined the staff team, firstly as a volunteer and then as a permanent member of staff in 2015. Sasha is in charge of all our art and craft supplies and our display boards.
Amy Lee – Pre-school Assistant/ENCO
Amy holds a Level 2 certificate in childcare and a Level 2 Safeguarding certificate. Amy also joined the staff team in January 2019 having had previous experience at another setting. Amy also holds the position of ENCO (Equality Named Co-ordinator) and as our 2-Year Co-Ordinator.
Carley Clare – Pre-school Assistant
Carley joined us in September 2021, having worked as a volunteer in a Nursery which her son attended. Carley holds a Level 2 certificate in childcare and a Level 2 Safeguarding certificate.
Donna King – Relief Pre-school Assistant
Donna holds the position of permanent relief. Donna’s daughter attended Noah’s Ark and Donna joined us as a volunteer and has been helping out for the last 11 years. Donna Holds a Level 2 Safeguarding certificate.