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
    Headteacher

    Mrs Peckett

    I am very excited this year to become Headteacher at William Levick Primary School. We have a fantastic team - all the staff, governors and parents are so supportive. The children at our school are AMAZING as they 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

    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!

  • Miss Tomlinson
    Mental Health Lead

    Miss Tomlinson

    I absolutely love my job as the Year 5 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.

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 teach in Year 1 and I am also our 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 computing and DT subject 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

    I am really excited to be teaching Y4 this year at William Levick! My favourite subjects are English and History, I love helping children reach their potential and witnessing their 'lightbulb' moments!

    In my spare time I enjoy going swimming with my little girl and spending time with my husband and friends. I also love live music and going to gigs and concerts!

  • Miss Tomlinson
    Year 5 Teacher

    Miss Tomlinson

    I absolutely love my job as the Year 5 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

    I love being part of the Levick team and have enjoyed teaching lots of different year groups here over the years. My favourite subjects are art and French, which I also lead - it's wonderful seeing children get creative and enjoy learning languages. I'm currently teaching Year 6 and I really enjoy being part of such a special year group. I love helping the children make wonderful memories of this last year and supporting their move to secondary school.

    When I'm not teaching, you'll find me spending time with my family, going for walks in the Peak District or pottering in the garden.

  • 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 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. 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 5, I also run the school's Positive Play program.


    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 Miss Hamilton.

    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 really enjoy working with children in Year 3 in the mornings and teach on a one to one basis in the afternoon. My job is very varied from teaching phonics to creating displays throughout school.

    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.

    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 12 years, and as FS TA for the last 7 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.

    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!

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

  • Mrs Ashdown
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Mrs Ashdown

    I feel very lucky to have joined William Levick as a Teaching Assistant and this year I have worked with fabulous children in Year 1 and Year 6.

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

  • 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 2. 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

    I joined the FS team in September 2023 and have never looked back. I thoroughly enjoy seeing our younger children mature through their learning in their first year and love to see how they blossom into a new year in their journey through school.

    I am a lover of the theatre and tread the boards often as an amature dramatics society member. I also enjoy exploring the Derbyshire Peaks on walks with my husband and four children.

  • Miss Wigfield
    Teaching and Learning Assistant

    Miss Wigfield

    I joined the William Levick Team in 2025, after Graduating university as a HLTA. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the children in Y1 so far and feel so lucky to be part of such a lovely school with amazing staff and children. I am very excited to expand on my professional development within this school and see what the future brings.

    Outside of school I love going for long walks through the Peak District, playing badminton with my friends and spending time with family.

  • 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
    Business Officer

    Ms Simpson

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

    Outside of school, I enjoy driving, spending time with family and friends, baking,

    Netflix and reading.

  • 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

    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!

  • Miss Patching
    Midday Supervisor

    Miss 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.

  • Miss Paling
    Midday Supervisor

    Miss 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.

  • Miss Taylor
    Midday Supervisor

    Miss Taylor

    I have recently joined the William Levick Team as a Mid-day supervisor and I really enjoy working with the staff and children.

    My daughter also attends the school.

  • Mrs Middleton
    Midday Supervisor

    Mrs Middleton

    I really enjoy helping all the children at lunchtime and I love being part of such a fantastic team.

    Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking with my children and dogs.

  • Miss Bishop
    Midday Supervisor

    Miss Bishop

    I have recently joined the William Levick Team. I enjoy chatting with the children while working as a Mid-Day Supervisor and in class as a TLA, seeing them become more confident through their learning.

    Outside of school, I enjoy coffee, comics, boardgames, coding and guitar.

  • Mrs Bradwell
    Midday Supervisor

    Mrs Bradwell

    I really enjoy being a part of William Levick, helping supervise the children over lunch times, offering encouragement and supporting them and making sure they feel safe and happy. I like going on walks with my family and four legged friends. I also love camping and cooking.