William Levick Primary School

William Levick
Primary School

Caring, learning, succeeding together

Meet Our Team

Click on each person to find out more! 

Our Leadership Team

  • Mrs Peckett
    Interim Headteacher

    Mrs Peckett

    I am very excited this year to become Interim Headteacher. William Levick Primary School is a fantastic team to be in. All the staff, governors and parents are so supportive and the children are AMAZING as the are so kind and always have something interesting to talk about. I have many roles in school, including Designated Safeguarding Lead, Science lead and the Early Careers Teacher (ECT) mentor.

    Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, relaxing at yoga and reading books.

  • Mrs Smith
    Assistant Headteacher, EYFS and Key Stage 1 Leader

    Mrs Smith

    I started working at William Levick in January 2020 and I am the EYFS and Key Stage 1 leader. I love teaching our youngest children in Foundation Stage, as each day is different! I am also part of our leadership team as the Assistant Headteacher.

    Outside of school I love spending time with my husband and 3 children. I also enjoy swimming, reading and cooking.

  • Mrs Astley
    Key Stage Two Leader

    Mrs Astley

  • Miss Tomlinson
    Mental Health Lead

    Miss Tomlinson

Our Teaching Team

  • Mrs Smith
    Foundation Stage Teacher

    Mrs Smith

    I started working at William Levick in January 2020 and I am the EYFS and Key Stage 1 leader. I love teaching our youngest children in Foundation Stage, as each day is different!

    Outside of school I love spending time with my husband and 3 children. I also enjoy swimming, reading and cooking.

  • Mrs Hudson
    Year 1 Teacher

    Mrs Hudson

    I absolutely love teaching at William Levick. This year I am one of the teachers in Year 1. I lead computing across the school and am also our KS1 English Leader

    I love spending my spare time with my family. Our favourite places to go are the park, swimming and the local farm. I also love to bake with my little girl.

  • Miss Hamilton
    Year 2 Teacher

    Miss Hamilton

    I am so excited to begin my teaching journey at William Levick, and this year I will be part of both the Foundation Stage and Year 1 team. I love working here, and as an ex-pupil, I am very passionate about children leaving William Levick with memories that will last a lifetime.

    In my spare time, I enjoy (at least most of the time!) watching Sheffield Wednesday, spending time with my friends and family, and enjoying time in the garden.

  • Mrs Rai
    PPA teacher

    Mrs Rai

    I love working at William Levick and being part of such an amazing team!

    This year I am covering PPA time and am looking forward to working in different classes (and testing my KS2 maths knowledge!). I am also curriculum lead for music, RE and history.

    Outside school, I love being out in the countryside. I also enjoy music and play the flute and piano (and possibly after this year, a bit of trumpet too!).

  • Miss White
    Year 3 Teacher

    Miss White

    I love teaching because it gives me the opportunity to share my own passion for learning with others. I enjoy every subject I teach! After joining William Levick Primary School in September 2020, I am looking forward to teaching in Year 3 this year and I am excited at what this year will bring. I am our KS2 English leader.

    Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, taking my dog Alfie to the park, baking cakes and reading books about magical adventures.

  • Mrs Holland
    Year 4 Teacher

    Mrs Holland

  • Miss Tomlinson
    Year 5 Teacher

    Miss Tomlinson

    I absolutely love my job as the Year 4 teacher at William Levick Primary School. My favourite subjects to teach are maths and PE and I enjoy getting involved in sports events outside of school. I am our school's sports leader and also lead design and technology as well.

    In my spare time, I love playing and coaching water polo, going swimming and walking my dogs on the moors.

  • Mrs Astley
    Year 6 Teacher

    Mrs Astley

    I love teaching; helping children to achieve their best and grow in confidence.

    I have a particular passion for Maths. As well as being William Levick's Maths leader, I am also Senior Leader of Education for this subject. Geography is another subject I lead at school.

    The children know that I love music and dance; dancing is often my golden time activity; I enjoy putting dances together with the children for shows and you may also see me sneaking a few moves at the school disco!

    In my free time I swim lots! But most of all I enjoy spending time with my family and going on holiday!

  • Mrs Brightman
    Year 6 Teacher

    Mrs Brightman

  • Mrs Martyn
    PPA Cover

    Mrs Martyn

    I really enjoy being part of the William Levick team. As well as being a TA in Year 5, I also teach phonics in Year 1 and run the school's Positive Play program.


    In my spare time, I love spending time in Derbyshire with my family walking our 2 dogs and going out with friends.

  • Mrs Youdan
    PPA Cover

    Mrs Youdan

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    Emma Youdan - omnivorous mammal of the  laborantem magister  family. Natural habitat as a TA but sometimes seen as HLTA covering PPA. Also Art Lead and Youth Mental Health Champion and member of the Board of Governors.

    Some pupils have reported sightings in the local Sainsburys. Â Main diet consists of chocolate and cake. Sociable animal which interacts well with canines.

Our Support Team

  • Mrs Bishop
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Bishop

    I am lucky to have been both a pupil and employee at William Levick Primary School. I work in Key Stage 2 and accompany the class teachers and children when they go swimming.

    Outside of school I enjoy learning new crafts, reading and walking.

  • Mrs Martyn
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Martyn

    I really enjoy being part of the William Levick team. As well as being a TA in Year 6, I also teach phonics in Y1 and run the school's Positive Play program. For the last few years I've also helped run our school book club.


    In my spare time, I love spending time in Derbyshire with my family walking our 3 dogs and going out with friends.

  • Mrs Pugh
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Pugh

    I am a Teaching Assistant and love working in Year 2, supporting both the children and Mrs Marshall.

    Outside of school, I enjoy supporting my family at their sporting activities, walking my dog locally and in the countryside and going to yoga

  • Mrs Reeves
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Reeves

    I love being a Teaching Assistant at William Levick Primary School. I'm part of a dedicated team, supporting super kids! I Â really enjoy working with children in Year 4 in the mornings and teach on a one to one basis in the afternoon. My job is very varied from teaching phonics in KS1 to creating displays throughout school. Â

    Â Outside of school, I like walking, drawing, gardening and reading.

  • Mrs Youdan
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Youdan

    Emma Youdan - omnivorous mammal of the  laborantem magister  family. Natural habitat as a TA but sometimes seen as HLTA covering PPA. Also Art Lead and Youth Mental Health Champion and member of the Board of Governors.

    Some pupils have reported sightings in the local Sainsburys. Main diet consists of chocolate and cake. Sociable animal which interacts well with canines.

  • Mrs Templeman
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Templeman

    I have worked as a TA at William Levick Primary School for the past 9 years, and as FS TA for the last 4 Years.  I absolutely adore my role working with the youngest members of our school.  Seeing  the children grow in  confidence, making relationships, and learning new skills is immensely rewarding.

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    Over the last couple of years I have especially  enjoyed helping to transform our FS garden (along  with the support of fellow staff members, parents and, of course, the children too) into the award winning space it has  become!

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    Outside of school I love spending time with my two girls, Â husband, and Lola the cat!

  • Mrs Ashdown
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Ashdown

    I feel very lucky to have recently joined William Levick as a Teaching Assistant and have so far worked with fabulous children in Foundation Stage, Year 3 and Year 4.

    Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, going for walks in the countryside and playing netball. Â

  • Ms Chisell
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Ms Chisell

    I joined Team Levick in 2022 and thoroughly enjoy working as a teaching and learning assistant in Year 1. I have always had a passion to help children grow and flourish in their own unique way.

    At home, I enjoy looking after my chickens, gardening, walks in the countryside with my children and being an equestrian coach.

  • Mrs Blackwell
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Blackwell

  • Mrs Little
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Little

    I’m really looking forward to my first year at William Levick. I’ll be working in year 1 supporting both the children and other members of staff.

    I’m a mummy to three very energetic boys so I spend most of my free time taking them to various sporting activities. On the odd occasion I get some time to myself, I like going out to dinner, catching up with friends and love going to the theatre.

  • Ms Millward
    Senior Business Officer

    Ms Millward

    I have the great pleasure in being the Senior Business Officer for William Levick Primary School and can be found in the school office. I deal with most of the day to day administration and really enjoy welcoming all our visitors.

    One of the best parts of my role is interacting with our children ensuring the office is a fun place to visit especially if they have injured themselves or need medication as I am the Paediatric First Aider.

    Outside school I love to go walking with my dog in the countryside or socialise with friends. It's even better if both of these combine!

  • Ms Simpson
    Admin Assistant

    Ms Simpson

    I really enjoy working at William Levick as a School Business Assistant and Midday Supervisor. Â In my office role, I like engaging with parents and visitors to the school. Â The children keep me entertained during lunchtime involving me in some of their games and activities.

    Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, Netflix and reading. Â

  • Ms Clarke
    Catering Supervisor

    Ms Clarke

    I love my job as Catering Supervisor and making yummy food for the children every day.

    I love to bake and enjoy watching cookery programmes. I also look after my grandchildren in my spare time and love going on holiday to Greek Islands.

  • Mrs Crookes
    Catering Assistant

    Mrs Crookes

    I love serving the children their lunch each day.

  • Mr Paling
    Caretaker and Catering Assistant

    Mr Paling

    I enjoy seeing the children while I am busy working around school. I also see them each lunchtime when I work as part of the kitchen serving team.

  • Mrs Newton
    Midday Supervisor

    Mrs Newton

    I really enjoy supervising the children at lunchtime, making sure they are safe, happy and fed. I like interacting with the children and getting to know all their individual characters. I also like being able to support and encourage them.

    I also have just started working at Just William Kids Club and am also a volunteer children's worker at Dronfield Parish Church.

    I love to relax with friends over a coffee and cake!

  • Mrs Patching
    Midday Supervisor

    Mrs Patching

    I really enjoy helping all the children at lunchtime and I am looking forward to getting to know them and their personalities better. I also like being part of such a great school.

    Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking and reading.

  • Mrs Paling
    Midday Supervisor

    Mrs Paling

    I am really excited to join William Levick as a midday Supervisor. I'm looking forward to working with the children and being part of a fantastic school.

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    Outside of school, I like to spend time with my family, whether it is trips to the park or movie nights together.

  • Mrs Bisby
    Midday Supervisor

    Mrs Bisby

    I thoroughly enjoy being part of this wonderful school. I love spending time with the children, helping them with their lunches, supervising them in the playground, encouraging and supporting them.

    I am also a member of the schools PTA, Levick FUNdraisers, so you will often see me helping at our fundraising events.

    I love relaxing and spending time with my family and friends, walking in the Peak District, gardening, going to the theatre and and enjoy arts, crafts and baking.

  • Mrs Lau
    Midday Supervisor

    Mrs Lau

    Being part of the team at William Levick is fantastic. I enjoy looking after and interacting with the children during the lunchtime.

    As I have just relocated to the UK, outside of school I love exploring different UK cities with family and friends and learning different cultures from the people here.

  • Mrs Taylor
    Midday Supervisor

    Mrs Taylor

  • Mrs MIddleton
    Midday Supervisor

    Mrs MIddleton

  • Mr Aram
    School Crossing Patrol

    Mr Aram

    Most of the children who use my school crossing attend William Levick, which is also where I store my lollypop. It is a great school and the eagerness of the children in a morning is warming on a cold day. Â

    Outside of school, I spend lots of time outdoors trying to improve the environment for nature to recover from us, so the next generation can have what I did.