Rita Robinson

As a teacher and principal I have experience coaching and mentoring trainee and qualified teachers, supporting and advising them with lesson plans and assessments, lesson feedback, relevant documentation and policies. I recognise the importance of building up a positive and professional relationship with the person, and also understand the need for commitment beyond school hours required to support the person in becoming an excellent teacher. I realise that they are there to learn. I also have the experience of liaisoning with the relevant teaching colleges and authorities and thus recognise the importance of effective communication, competences that may be required to fulfill and advise upon. As a school and teaching Principal, I am a well organised person, and know that the effective teaching and learning and high school standards can only be fulfilled if I am well organised and planned. Therefore I am well aware of the importance of using time, resources and contacts effectively and efficiently. Indeed the standards in the school I am currently based in, have risen very significantly over the past five years, and this can be endorsed by our Board of Governors, parents and staff. Our school operates using Microsoft 365 to which I use daily. Our school has high rate of staff attendance; I work with staff as my colleagues and ensure they are involved in decision making. I lead by example through hard work and carrying through the same duties as my colleagues. They value this and this inspires the same work ethos in them.