Alice Harrington

Headteacher (currently on maternity leave)

I am absolutely delighted that Fleetdown are part of The Golden Thread Alliance and are part of such a caring and supportive family. I have worked at Fleetdown for eight years and started here as a class teacher. I love working in the classroom with the children and watching all our children achieve amazing successes every day at school. I am incredibly proud to work at Fleetdown and it is a privilege to watch all our children grow and develop into inquisitive, enthusiastic and passionate learners. As most of the children and staff here at Fleetdown will tell you, I love visiting my family in Wales in the holidays, eating far too much chocolate and trips to the park with my two children.  

Toniann Braniff 

Acting Headteacher

I joined Fleetdown in April 2019 as an Assistant Headteacher, having worked as a class teacher and Assistant Headteacher, for several years, in different schools in Maidstone. In September 2020 I became the leader of Inclusion at Fleetdown - something I am very passionate about, having been a child in receipt of Free School Meals myself and, in 2021 I became the Deputy Headteacher. I am incredibly privileged to be the Deputy Head at Fleetdown, to work with our amazing children and families as well as the passionate staff here. I always enjoy coming to school; every day is different and I learn something each day. 

Nicola King

Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion Manager)

I have been teaching since 2003 and I have taught in

 every year group from Nursery to Year 6.
I am committed and passionate about improving the outcome for all children regardless of their starting points and additional needs.  I pride myself on building positive relationships with parents and carers and therefore I always operate an open-door policy - please come and say hello!

Outside of school I have 2 children who keep me very busy, notably as their taxi driver to their numerous social events!  However, we love spending time as a family; walking, exploring and paddle boarding!

Sophie Dalton

Assistant Headteacher

Enthusiastic, upbeat and creative are three words that best describe me. Over the course of my teaching career, which began in 2015, I have taught across Key Stage 2 and experienced a number of different roles in senior leadership, subject coordination and mentoring. Since coming to Fleetdown in 2019, I have thoroughly enjoyed familiarising myself with the school and getting to know all the members of the school community. In class, my greatest passions lie within the STEM subjects: my favourite lessons are those filled with curiosity, exploration and discovery.
Outside of school, I enjoy baking, painting and listening to music; hobbies which I love to share with my class when I can!