Jane Downie
North Beach,Western Australia
Summary
Experienced Educator with a background in many varied leadersip roles. Demonstrated strengths in developing programs that cater for students with behaviour issues to effect positive change, as well as reputation as an expert resource for ICT (in particular SIS), VET and Senior Schooling strategies. Proven ability to build strong strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, colleagues and the wider community. My key capabilities include: Managing competing priorities and complexities in schools through innovation, requiring the flexible application of interpersonal skills to build a team and expand the capacity to conceptualise and translate a shared educational vision. Ability to empower staff, students and the wider community to realise a vision of teaching and learning, through innovation and the development of focused, relevant policy. Capacity for innovation, working collaboratively and relationship management. Global experience working in the UK and in relevant leadership roles. Proven expertise in undertaking challenging school review processes and developing the blueprint for change. Established record of delivering innovative strategies that align with the Strategic Directions for Public Schools 2020 – 2024 and Focus 2021.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Principal
Darling Range Sports College
04.2023 - Current
- Leading teaching and learning
- As part of the school executive, lead and facilitate the development of school-wide priorities in the strategic plan, resulting in the development of a positive school culture and improved professional practice across the school
- Analyse Student Achievement Information System (SAIS) data to identify specific strategies and approaches to support students – this has resulted in the development of successful intervention and documented plans to improve student achievement
- Lead the Student Services team with collaborative meetings and case conferences with students, parents, teachers, school psychologist and external agencies to develop and review documented plans such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Behaviour Management Plans (IBMPs), formal contracts and Individual Attendance Plans (IAPs) – data indicates substantial improvements in behaviour and attendance for some high risk students as a result of this process
- Collaborate with senior leadership team to develop the school strategic plan and develop teaching and learning programs, with a focus on creating a guaranteed and viable curriculum that aligns with the Strategic Directions for Public Schools 2020 – 2024 and Focus 2024 and backward mapping to ensure pathways are established for all students to achieve success in senior school
- Support all teachers in the school with the implementation of school-wide curriculum and instructional priorities and behaviour management processes by establishing goal setting and reflection, and providing practical support and leadership in applying the whole-school behaviour management policy and the use of learning technologies in the classroom
- Developing self and others
- Line Management of English, HPE, Student Services and VET by applying the growth coaching model to lead the development of group norms and practices to establish a team underpinned by collaboration, shared goals, open communication, ongoing reflection, peer observation and feedback, and transparency
- Leading all teachers by providing high levels of support and mentoring for teachers with professional development on SIS, RTP, Connect, Compass and meetings with graduate teachers to assist with portfolios and transition to full registration
- Engaged in ongoing self-development by with professional learning opportunities undertook a Masters of School Leadership at UWA to improve my leadership and practice in the implementation of priorities as outlined in the school’s strategic plan
- Demonstrate and model the use of a wide range of technology to improve student performance such as data analysis through SAIS and SIS
- Sharing and developing resources for use amongst all staff
- Leading improvement, innovation and change
- Regular interrogation of all senior school data particularly WACE tracker to engage with staff to ensure students are on track for attainment and WACE achievement
- Initiated a school wide change with BMiS strategies and SEQTA use to help reduce the number of students being sent to Upper School Withdrawal class
- Empowered staff to make BMiS decisions at the class level and the encouraged communication with parents/care givers
- Introduction of exams in Year 9 and 10 after comments from senior leadership group that our students were not appropriately equipped to handle the rigours of WACE exams, Year 10 exams also serve to assist with subject selection mid year and Year 9 end of year exams help with class allocations for the following year
- Leading the management of the school
- My expertise in all aspects of school operations and my outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills equips me to sit in for Level 6 Principal when she was out of the school (Collie SHS)
- Organisation of a major whole school event such the whole school assemblies, graduation ceremonies, school balls and organising staff rosters, event timelines, liaising with outside providers, ground management and the school staff
- Panel Chair to employ many staff from School Officer roles up to Level 3 Program Coordinators
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and leadership staff and use data to regularly evaluate and reflect on operational processes to ensure the smooth management of the school
- Delegate tasks to teachers in the school on teacher strengths and organise resources to ensure goals are met
- Engaging and working with the community
- Liaise with staff, parents and external agencies to address and resolve issues contributing to negative behaviour
- Referral of students to school psychologist where it is appropriate and also conduct re-entry interviews for students returning to school from suspension
- Regularly meet with and communicate with parents and carers in a variety of family contexts to identify student needs, report on student performance, and implement documented plans and processes to address these needs
- Work with the school leadership team to facilitate parent information evenings
- Regularly liaise with learning support coordinator, school psychologist and external agencies to develop documented plans such as IEPs to support the needs of individual students, resulting in improved student wellbeing
- Management of at-risk students, using early intervention strategies to ensure the health and wellbeing of these students as well as improving attendance and overall educational outcomes
- Department of Communities Child Protection contact within the school and responsible for all documented plans for those students in care.
Program Coordinator – Student Services
Carine Senior High School
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Leading teaching and learning
- As part of the school executive, lead and facilitate the development of school-wide priorities in the strategic plan, resulting in the development of a positive school culture and improved professional practice across the school
- Analyse Student Achievement Information System (SAIS) data to identify specific strategies and approaches to support students – this has resulted in the development of successful intervention and documented plans to improve student achievement
- Lead the Student Services team with collaborative meetings and case conferences with students, parents, teachers, school psychologist and external agencies to develop and review documented plans such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Behaviour Management Plans (IBMPs), formal contracts and Individual Attendance Plans (IAPs) – data indicates substantial improvements in behaviour and attendance for some high risk students as a result of this process
- Collaborate with senior leadership team to develop the school strategic plan and develop teaching and learning programs, with a focus on creating a guaranteed and viable curriculum that aligns with the Strategic Directions for Public Schools 2020 – 2024 and Focus 2024 and backward mapping to ensure pathways are established for all students to achieve success in senior school
- Support all teachers in the school with the implementation of school-wide curriculum and instructional priorities and behaviour management processes by establishing goal setting and reflection, and providing practical support and leadership in applying the whole-school behaviour management policy and the use of learning technologies in the classroom.
Deputy Principal
Collie Senior High School
07.2020 - 04.2021
Program Coordinator – Student Services Manager
Carine Senior High School
01.2012 - 07.2020
Program Coordinator – Operations (Relief, OLNA, NAPLAN, Examinations, Timetabling)
Carine Senior High School
01.2012 - 07.2020
Head of Learning Area – Health and Physical Education
Carine Senior High School
01.2012 - 07.2020
Associate Principal
Roleystone Community College
01.2012
Deputy Principal
Western Australian College of Agriculture - Morawa (WACOAM)
01.2010 - 01.2011
Secondary Deputy Principal
Carnamah District High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Health and Physical Education Teacher/Year Coordinator 9 -12
Mirrabooka Senior High School
01.2004 - 01.2007
Mathematics, ICT Teacher, Director of Studies (Year 9)
Douay Martyrs School (London, UK)
01.2000 - 01.2003
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Gosnells Senior High School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Eastern Goldfields Senior High School
01.1997 - 01.1997
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Cecil Andrews Senior High School
01.1995 - 01.1996
Education
Master of School Leadership -
University of Western Australia
01.2016
Certificate IV – Training and Assessment -
Skills Strategy International
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Secondary) – Health and Physical Education -
Edith Cowan University
01.1995
Skills
Year 11 & 12
- Pastoral care
- End of line behaviour
- Parent info evenings
- Student academic monitoring
Pastoral care
- Attendance
- Behaviour
- Good Standing
- Student Leadership
- AIEO
- Aboriginal Student Classroom Support
- PBS
- Census
- Uniform
- Assembly
SCSA
- Compliance
- Declarations
- Assessment
- Reporting
- Policy
- Moderation
- Activities Schedule
Senior School
- WACE
- ATAR
- Pathways
- Results – SAIS and SIRS
Learning Area line management
- VET
- HPE
- English
- Student Services
Detidnumber
E0239133
Telephone
0403 341 474
Professionallearning
- Growth Coaching – Grant O’Sullivan
- School Leaders Induction
- Whole School Literacy Planning
- WACE requirement changes
- Resilience (SDERA)
- Senior 1st Aid
- Teaching Values Across the Curriculum, Steve Godden
- STIMS Project Advanced Timetabling
- STIMS Project Reporting to Parents
- Mid-West Executive Conference
- Principal Induction
- WADHSAA Conference
- STIMS Project SIS Timetabling Module
- The Art of Secondary School Timetabling
- Transgender Students Gender Diversity
- Principal Eligibility Modules
- Accountability and Ethical Decision Making
- Record Keeping Awareness Training
- NAPLAN school coordinator
- DeBono’s Six Thinking Hats
- Safe Schools in WA Bullying Conference
- Restorative Justice
- Senior Teacher Qualification
- Premier’s Taskforce on Physical Activity
- Keys for Life Driver Education
- Drug Education
- Surf Lifesaving Bronze Medallion
- Making Consistent Judgements
- Career Counselling and Subject Selection
- Bridging the Gender Gap
- Leadership in the New Millennium
- CMS: Foundation and Instructional Strategies
- Gatekeeper: Suicide prevention
- WACE Data Analysis
- Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation
- Child Protection and Abuse Prevention
- Students Online Policy Course
- CMS CAT Conferencing
References
- Rob Lawson, Principal, Darling Range Sports College, 9453 0100, 0402 810 795, Rob.Lawson@education.wa.edu.au
- Dale Miller, Principal, Collie Senior High School, 9735 1200, 0419 909 906, Dale.Miller2@education.wa.edu.au
Timeline
Associate Principal
Darling Range Sports College
04.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator – Student Services
Carine Senior High School
04.2021 - 04.2023
Deputy Principal
Collie Senior High School
07.2020 - 04.2021
Program Coordinator – Student Services Manager
Carine Senior High School
01.2012 - 07.2020
Program Coordinator – Operations (Relief, OLNA, NAPLAN, Examinations, Timetabling)
Carine Senior High School
01.2012 - 07.2020
Head of Learning Area – Health and Physical Education
Carine Senior High School
01.2012 - 07.2020
Associate Principal
Roleystone Community College
01.2012
Deputy Principal
Western Australian College of Agriculture - Morawa (WACOAM)
01.2010 - 01.2011
Secondary Deputy Principal
Carnamah District High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Health and Physical Education Teacher/Year Coordinator 9 -12
Mirrabooka Senior High School
01.2004 - 01.2007
Mathematics, ICT Teacher, Director of Studies (Year 9)
Douay Martyrs School (London, UK)
01.2000 - 01.2003
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Gosnells Senior High School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Eastern Goldfields Senior High School
01.1997 - 01.1997
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Cecil Andrews Senior High School
01.1995 - 01.1996
Master of School Leadership -
University of Western Australia
Certificate IV – Training and Assessment -
Skills Strategy International
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Secondary) – Health and Physical Education -
Edith Cowan University