I have been teaching for 12 years and worked as part of ACET for 8 years now. I started my career as an FS2 class teacher before gaining experience across Key stage 1. I was then appointed as Foundation and Key Stage 1 leader, followed by Vice Principal and then Associate Principal  I lead on Foundation Stage across the trust and early education is what I am most passionate about. I am extremely proud to be Waverley Junior Academy’s Principal and I am dedicated to ensuring all Waverley pupils achieve their full potential. 
 

Role/ responsibility - Early Years Foundation Stage 

I have been actively involved in the Community at Waverley since moving here, helping to found the original Residents Association and events team.  As well as this I have supported families through my voluntary role with the local sling libraries.  I currently sit on both the events team and the community garden team. I am passionate about supporting the start of education with the early years provision helping the youngest children in our school start their education creating the foundations for growth. 

Role/ responsibility - Attendance, Behaviour & Attitudes

I am a consultant eye surgeon with an interest in medical education. My experience from leadership roles in medical education will be invaluable as a governor of Waverley Junior Academy. In my spare time, I enjoy playing in the garden with my children and baking cakes. I am the named governor for Behaviour and attitudes including Attendance, Rewards and Sanctions. As part of this role, I hope to support the school leadership in helping all children at Waverley junior academy to develop a good foundation of behaviours and attitudes that will hold them in good stead for the future. 

Role/ responsibility - Staff Well-being and Professional Development

I have been teaching for 8 years and worked as part of ACET for 2 ½ years now. I currently lead Year 2 at Waverley Junior Academy and I have recently been appointed as the Lead Learner for Science across the trust. I am an experienced Key Stage 1 teacher who has a passion for developing strong foundations for children’s learning, behaviour and aspirations of themselves. I have been very lucky and privileged to work alongside our growing Waverley team to help establish the school in a developing community. 

Role/ responsibility - SEND 

I have worked within education for 15 years, predominantly in finance but more recently as a school manager.  My role as school manager includes all aspects of school business management including: Finance, HR, Premises, IT and Health & Safety

As a new governor to Waverley Junior Academy, I am looking forward to working with the school to help provide the best outcomes for the children of Waverley.