Business Support Staff
Our Business Support Staff are invaluable to the successful operation of our school, supporting our pupil's learning by ensuring our school runs efficiently and effectively, providing the first point of contact to our families and visitors, ensuring our premises are clean, safe and secure and that delicious and nutritious meals are served daily.
Welcome to our Business Support Staff:
Mrs Kirsten Ward, Office Coordinator
Mrs. Ward joined Phoenix St. Peter Academy in January 2021, having previously been an School Business Manager for two local primary schools, before working at an Academy Trust as the PA to the CEO and Company Secretary. After a number of years in this post she decided to return to school life and was delighted to be appointed at Phoenix St. Peter Primary.
Kirsten enjoys yoga and outdoor pursuits, as well as spending time with her husband and two teenage children. She also enjoys socialising and travelling as much as she can.
Mrs. Ward contacted by email at: kirsten.ward@phoenixstpeteracademy.org.
Mrs. Laura Tarrant, Office Administrator
Mrs. Tarrant joined the school in October 2023, having worked previously as a dental nurse and also for the NHS. She has enjoyed the variety that school life brings and supporting the children and our families. In her spare time, Laura enjoys pending time with her family, her dogs and friends.
Mrs. Tarrant can be contacted by email at:
laura.tarrant@phoenixstpeteracademy.org
Mrs Sarah Smith, Office Administrator (Events & Marketing)
Sarah has worked for Phoenix St. Peter Academy for many years, supporting the school across a number of areas including reception, reprographics, displays coordinator, marketing and supporting educational visits, transport and other administrative duties.
Miss Smith can be contacted by email at: sarah.smith@phoenixstpeteracademy.org
Mr Nick Moore, Site Manager
Nick joined Phoenix St. Peter in 2022, after a long career in the offshore gas and oil industry. Nick supports the school with its building and grounds maintenance, projects and repairs, along-side ensuring that the premises meet our statutory duties for health and safety.
Mr. Moore can be contacted by email at: site.manager@phoenixstpeteracademy.org
Mrs Cassandra Pelham, Housekeeper & Breakfast Club Leader
Cassie has worked at Phoenix St. Peter for several years in a variety of roles including administration, midday supervisor, catering assistant and housekeeper, supporting children with first aid and ensuring that the school always looks its best.
Catering Manager
Mrs Linda Wilson, Catering Assistant & MDSA
Linda has worked at Phoenix St. Peter for a number of years as Midday Supervisor and supports the children in the dining hall with their dinner including table manners and etiquette.