Meet the team
Our Team
Our staff are the back bone of the Academy, with all of our team being on hand to help our learners every step of the way.
Carla Hales
Director & CEO
Carla started Debut at just 19 years old and has since led the Academy to its current success.
Charlotte McHiggins
Head of Teaching & Learning
Charlotte leads curriculum development, mentors tutors, delivers training programs, and performs observations to ensure high educational standards at Debut Training Academy.
Kersti Harding
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Kersti guides staff and learners at Debut Training Academy, leveraging her experience to foster excellence in training and build relationships with stakeholders.
Linda Edwards
General manager & safeguarding lead
Linda manages contracts, safeguarding, and compliance at Debut Training Academy while providing career guidance and overseeing Health & Safety.
Bobbie Hales
Data Analyst & SLH Centre Manager
Following in her mums footsteps, Bobbie's leadership skills are pivotal to the Academy's success.
Poppy-Ann Lowe
Marketing and Events Manager
Poppy is responsible for all our marketing and events, you will often see her running around with her camera!
Nikki Henry
Sales and Recruitment Manager
Nikki recruits and advises learners, leveraging her extensive experience to guide them through their educational journey at Debut Training Academy.
Frankie Hales
CONTENT CREATOR
Frankie enhances the academy's online presence by creating engaging and dynamic content, drawing on her beauty expertise and content creation skills.
Jenny Dobson
Finance Manager
Jenny manages all finance and auditing tasks for the academy and salon, ensuring accurate paperwork and accounting.
