Jane Manton

As an educator and leader, my aspiration is to foster collaborative connections with students, parents, and staff, nurturing the growth of well-rounded and holistic individuals. With a focus on wellbeing in my teaching, mentoring and leadership my aim is to instil confidence in others, empowering them to cultivate their knowledge and achieve academic excellence. I am dedicated to the overarching goal of embracing each student as a unique learner capable of attaining success. Additionally, I seek to inspire teachers, creating a safe space for them to embrace challenges and offering multiple opportunities for their professional excellence.

Embracing the belief that learning is a perpetual journey, my dedication as an aspiring Deputy Head of Junior School revolves around the constant refinement of my teaching practices. In this role, I perceive it as both my responsibility and passion to consistently elevate my methods, ensuring that every student encounters enriching and meaningful learning opportunities. My guiding philosophy underscores an enduring commitment to collaborative endeavours with colleagues, steadfastly aimed at meeting the diverse needs of our student body.

· Exemplary teaching skills and capacity to provide leadership for the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.

I believe that my exemplary teaching skills, coupled with effective leadership, have played a pivotal role in ensuring the achievement of quality learning outcomes for the students in my care. My combination of excellent teaching skills, commitment to student-centred learning, and working collaboratively within the Junior School leadership team in educational initiatives positions me well to contribute to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students as Deputy Head of Junior School. collective teacher efficacy is the belief that teachers can more positively impact the learning of their students if they work as a team. I am excited about the opportunity to play a bigger part as a leader where I can provide support and guidance within the educational community at the Junior School.

· Exemplary skills to manage the well-being and provide pastoral support for all students.

I am committed to upholding the current Junior School environment where all students feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed not only academically but also personally and socially. My skills in empathy, communication, leadership in well-being initiatives, and commitment to inclusivity position me well to contribute to the holistic development and well-being of all students. These skills have been prevalent through my current role as a Level Leader where I have been able to provide support when needed by individual students. This support has involved a collaborative approach with relevant parents, teachers and the student to work together to organise a plan whereby the student can feel safe, happy, involved in the school community and able to perform to their full potential.

· Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.

Strong interpersonal skills are fundamental to the success of the Deputy Head of Junior School, as they are essential for building and sustaining productive relationships with various stakeholders within and beyond the school community. My strong interpersonal skills, including effective communication, collaborative leadership, empathy, and community engagement, uniquely position me to build and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community. I have substantiated this in my current position, where I successfully cultivated productive relationships within my teaching team and with the parents of my students. My dedication is evident in my unwavering commitment to honesty and consistently prioritizing the student at the core of all discussions. This approach serves as a unifying thread, fostering positive connections throughout the entire community.

· Commitment and capacity to ensure consistency of learning and pastoral opportunities for all students at each year level from Preparatory to Year 4.

Ensuring that every student, from Preparatory to Year 4, has consistent and equitable access to high-quality learning experiences and robust pastoral support is fundamental to creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment. Through a collaborative approach, commitment to inclusivity, and dedication to ongoing improvement, I believe it is essential that the Deputy Head of School ensures and consistency in learning and pastoral opportunities for students from Preparatory to Year 4.

· Capacity to use analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes.

I understand that effective leadership in education requires a strong foundation in analytical skills. My commitment to utilizing analytical thinking is rooted in the belief that informed decision-making and strategic planning are essential for driving positive educational outcomes. I have been a part of assessment initiatives, such as the Guided Reading Junior School focus where the purpose is to improve and develop a consistent approach to Guided Reading throughout Junior School. As a team, we evaluated the effectiveness of teaching methods and student learning experiences. By utilizing analytical skills, we will identify strengths and areas for improvement, leading to targeted professional learning for teachers and the implementation of innovative consistent instructional strategies that positively impacted educational outcomes.

· Capacity to manage effectively human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality outcomes for the College.

The critical role of resource management in achieving high-quality outcomes is an important area of leadership within the College. My inspiring leadership philosophy revolves around optimizing human, financial, and physical resources to create an environment conducive to excellence. In my current role as Year 2 Level Leader, I successfully lead a team by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. Together, we established Norms and expectations of ourselves within our team, I also conduct check ins and strategically delegate responsibilities to maximize the strengths of each team member. This collective teacher efficacy of working as a team paves the way for excellence in learning outcomes for all students. Alongside this, I have successfully managed human, financial and physical resources by implementing strategic management plans. This included overseeing the organisation of the Year 2 Excursions, incursions, and the Year 2 Camp. This role involved organising timetables, optimizing space utilization, and ensuring that our facilities or facilities we were using were equipped with the necessary tools and technology. These efforts not only improved the working environment but also enhanced the overall learning experience for students and staff.

· Support for and capacity to develop and maintain a positive tone and an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and College Values.

Creating a positive and inclusive organizational culture helps to uphold and promote the College values. These values are guiding principles that inform our actions and interactions. I would like to continue to actively work to ensure that our community reflects and reinforces these values, creating a cohesive and purpose-driven College community. I understand the importance of making decisions that align with the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity in all aspects of the College's management. This transparency serves as a model for others and contributes to a positive and trustworthy organizational culture.

· Ongoing commitment to professional learning in the current theories and methodologies in academic performance and student wellbeing.

Ongoing professional learning is pivotal in staying abreast of the latest theories and methodologies that contribute to academic excellence and student wellbeing. As a leader, I recognize the significance of modelling a growth mindset. My dedication to continuous professional learning is a testament to my commitment to the success and well-being of our students. I am excited about the prospect of bringing this commitment to the role of Deputy Principal, contributing to a dynamic and forward-thinking educational environment at the Junior School.