Peta Mather
Cowes,Isle of Wight
Summary
A dedicated education professional with extensive expertise in leadership, staff management, SEND and safeguarding regulations. Trained to Level 3 in Safeguarding previously and currently holding a Level 2 certificate. Knowledge further increased through regular attendance at IOWCSB events and training.
Experienced at building positive professional relationships with a variety of professionals, ensuring a child centred focus.
Ability to prioritise and create operational action plans, including the monitoring and evaluating success of those and identifying next steps, and communicating this effectively to a variety of stakeholders. Time efficient worker, able to balance work and life in order to maintain positive personal well-being. Positive personality, flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of an organisation.
Skilled Teacher with background in improving pupil performance. Compassionate, creative and effective with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Good communicator- in writing and in person, always professional and respectful of diversity and individual needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Alternative Provision Teacher
Newport CE primary School
Newprt Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Fostered a positive learning environment for pupil engagement through effective classroom management for children who were unable to access the mainstream classroom in Key Stage 1.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils, and those with ASC, ADHD and Trauma, in regular classrooms- using The Six Strands Curriculum and Thrive Assessment outcomes.
- Planned learning experiences that developed learning through a multi-sensory approach, linked to key needs.
- Provided sensory opportunities to meet the varying needs.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual children's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Created clear behaviour expectations and supported children to develop self-regulation strategies.
- Maintained Learning plans linked to EHCP targets and supported Annual reviews.
- Prepared stimulating classroom displays, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
Head of school
Newport CE Primary School
Newport, Isle of Wight
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Worked in collaboration with the Executive Headteacher to ensure smotth day to day running of the school.
- Established strong school culture by implementing shared values and expectations.
- Designated lead for Safeguarding.
- Provided staff updates through regular communications.
- Monitored quality of teaching and learning through lesson drop ins, work scrutiny and speaking with pupils.
- Analysed termly data drops, creating reports to share with Governors and external professionals.
- Created action plans in collaboration with class teachers to respond to data outcomes to pursue improved outcomes.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members, facilitated open communication within the team.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to provide holistic education experience.
- Collaborated with teachers for better lesson planning and delivery.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and community members to enhance school reputation.
- Maintained high standards of staff performance through regular appraisals and feedback.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff, raised teaching quality standards.
- Communicated with parents to address student issues related to behaviour, attendance and academic challenges.
- Managed and maintained comprehensive school and staff diaries.
Assistant Headteacher and SENCO
Carisbrooke CE Primary School
Newport, Isle of Wight
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Supported Head of school and Executive Headteacher in daily running of school.
- Supported staff, parents and pupils with SEND needs.
- Designated teacher for Looked After Children.
- Regular meetings with staff to support provision for SEND pupils within class.
- Monitoring and impriovement of SEND provision through regular observations, work sampling and pupil voice- leading to feedback and actions.
- Monitoring provision for LAC children and ensuring regular updates and feedback provided.
- Conduit between foster carers, social workers and parents for LAC children, sensitive in approach to all.
- Maintaining thorough records and recording of safeguarding concerns using CPOMS.
- Assessment analysis for children on SEND and LAC registers, with reports and action planning made available for and shared with staff and governors.
- Collation of evidence and applications for EHCP's.
- Liaison with a variety of stakeholders and other professionals supporting the SEND pupils- Speech and Language, Occupational Therapist, Social workers, ASC Outreach- monitoring of the implementation of recommendations.
- Monitoring of impact of EHCP and PEP targets, holding annual reviews/ PEP meetings and ensuring all paperwork was sent out to relevant stakeholders swiftly.
- Maintaining personal CPD and providing CPD for staff.
Headteacher
Wootton Community Primary School, IOW LA
Wootton , Isle of Wight
01.2005 - 04.2017
- Developed a culture of continuous learning for staff development.
- Established high expectations for staff, fostering a professional teaching environment.
- Development of curriculum from EYFS- Year 6.
- Maintained own CPD including NPQH.
- Enhanced school reputation by implementing innovative educational strategies for example the introduction of the Friday University.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and meetings.
- Collaborated with local community organisations for pupil enrichment programmes, for example the local Hospice.
- Organised teacher training workshops to improve teaching methodologies- these were linked to the schooll development plan. This included the sourcing of specialist presenters to meet the school's need.
- Coordinated successful school events, enhancing pupil engagement and participation.
- Reviewed and updated school policies to maintain compliance with education regulations.
- Created a safe learning environment, prioritising student safety and comfort.
- Encouraged parental involvement in school functions, strengthening community ties.
- Oversaw teaching and wellbeing of pupils.
- Monitored the successful implementation of the curriculum and monitored outcomes, leading to action planning- through regular observations, work scrutiny and pupil conferencing.
- Supported and developed curriculum leaders.
- Worked witht he Local Authority Improvement partners to secure improved outcomes for pupils.
- Communicated to and worked closely with governot=rs on school improvement priorities.
- Designated lead for safeguarding.
- Promoted staff well-being and work/life balance.
- Recruited and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, strengthening the capacity of the school.
- Joined the EYFS moderation team to participate in moderation of outcomes across the Isle of Wight.
Education
Bachelor of Education Honours - English and Drama- teaching 3-8
Kingston Polytechnic
Kingston upon Thames 09.1987 - 07.1991
National Professsional Qualification for Headship - Leadership
National College for School Leadership
UK 09.2004 - 07.2006
NASENCO award - Special Educational Needs
Middlesex University (through REAL training)
Middlesex 01.2019 - 07.2020
Skills
- Leadership and management skills across settings
- Special educational needs- SENCO
- Safeguarding and Child protection- Trained to L3
- Time management is effective- good ability to prioritise
- IT skills- email, word, powerpoint
- Effective communicator- face to face and in writing
- Builds appropriate,, positive and professional relationships with colleagues
Affiliations
- I enjoy travel and having time with my family to re-charege and share new experiences is important to me.
- I enjoy reading to relax- anything from an autobiography to a thriller.
- Entertaining and socialising with friends- from a concert, theatre visit or a murder mystery.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Alternative Provision Teacher
Newport CE primary School
06.2024 - 08.2025
Head of school
Newport CE Primary School
09.2022 - 04.2024
NASENCO award - Special Educational Needs
Middlesex University (through REAL training)
01.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant Headteacher and SENCO
Carisbrooke CE Primary School
04.2017 - 08.2022
Headteacher
Wootton Community Primary School, IOW LA
01.2005 - 04.2017
National Professsional Qualification for Headship - Leadership
National College for School Leadership
09.2004 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Education Honours - English and Drama- teaching 3-8
Kingston Polytechnic
09.1987 - 07.1991
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