Our Team
Our Leadership Team
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Melrose
Alison Melrose was educated at North London Collegiate School and read Education at Durham University. With 25 years of experience in London schools, Alison worked at Norland Place School, Broomwood Hall (& Northcote Lodge) and, most recently, Alison founded Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School in Kensington before joining the team at Cameron Vale School as Headmistress in January 2023.
Alison has worked in school leadership (two Headships), at board level and in operational roles within schools and school groups, and has a wealth of experience to support ongoing school improvement, strategic and process planning, and business development. During her role with a schools group, Alison worked with a range of schools, from Pre-Prep to IB, leading consultancy on school improvement, marketing and admissions, recruitment and development projects. Alison has been a governor and critical friend as Vice Chair of the governing body with a local bilingual school for seven years. Over the years, Alison has guided many staff, parents and pupils and always manages change in a supportive and positive fashion.
DEPUTY HEAD
Mrs Chloe Thompson, BSc (Hons) (Dunelm), MEd (Cantab), PGCE (Cantab)
Chloe’s career in education spans more than ten years. She joined Cameron Vale School as Deputy Head in September 2020. As part of her role as Deputy Head Chloe has particular responsibility for the quality of teaching, learning and pastoral care in the Early Years and Key Stage 1.
Chloe is a passionate specialist in Early Years education, bringing with her a wealth of experience that has been pivotal to the success of The Chelsea Nursery which has become known for its welcoming family atmosphere, where children acquire a genuine love of learning and curiosity that stays with them for the rest of their lives.
HEAD OF NURSERY
Konstantina Moustaka is the Head of nursery with a BA in Psychology, an MA in Early Childhood Studies from Roehampton University, an HND in Preschool Education, and a National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership from UCL.
She worked as an Early Years Practitioner in Greece for 11 years and in London for 8 years. During the past 4 years she has been working as a Professional Development and EYFS Coordinator at an outstanding nursery school in Putney.
Konstantina believes that learning through play in a safe and caring environment is what makes children thrive and at the same time develops their confidence, independence, excitement and curiosity, which will help them achieve their goals and realise their dreams in life.
Class Teachers
RECEPTION | Millie Kenworthy |
YEAR 1 | Nadia Almannani |
YEAR 2 | Alice Leyden |
YEAR 3 | Annie Worlledge |
YEAR 4 | Annie Worlledge |
YEAR 5 | Amanda Knight |
YEAR 6 | Amanda Knight |
Teaching Assistants
Key Stage 2 | Ania Ochocinska |
Key Stage 1 | Gojarta Muciqi |
Specialist Teachers
COMPUTING | Nicola Such |
MFL | Myriam Campant |
MUSIC | Ruzica Dubajic |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION | Nicola Such |
Non Teaching Staff
BUSINESS MANAGER | Nick Morton |
FINANCE COORDINATOR | Paul Maguire |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lola Gonzalez |
Health & Safety Officer
Mrs Alison Melrose |
Governing Body
The proprietor of Cameron Vale School is Forfar Chelsea Ltd.
Forfar Chelsea Ltd is part of the Forfar Education Group and as such the Forfar Education Group Governance Board acts as the governors of Cameron Vale School
The Chairman of the school is Mr John Forsyth. He can be contacted anytime via [email protected], or by calling 07443 103805
Forfar Chelsea Limited, 4 The Vale, London, SW3 6AH
Governors
GOVERNOR |
Mr John Forsyth, BA (Hons) (Newc) |
GOVERNOR - SAFEGUARDING |
Mrs Jo Storey, BA (Hons) (Lough) |