Week 1 as Headteacher done. On reflection:
I love my job.
Communication is key.
Be visible & present.
Smiling helps.
Ask for help.
Headteacher tired is a thing.
Quick wins make a difference. Relationships underpin everything.
We go again Monday!
Monique Berry
3,789 posts
Milton Keynes, England
Joined September 2014
- Absolutely delighted and proud to be appointed as Headteacher at @SpringfieldBeds. I look forward to working with everyone and the local community. Exciting times ahead!We are delighted to announce that Monique Berry has been newly appointed as Headteacher at @SpringfieldBeds. Congratulations Monique, we are very proud to have seen your career progress through the Trust and look forward to seeing what you bring to this new role!
- I attended a job interview yesterday. I didn't get it and that's ok. What I did get was incredible feedback that has left me feeling proud, positive and #10%braver! The right job is out there and now I'm more determined to go grab it! @tonymeehan_59 @WomenEd @jazampawfarr
- This picture tells a story. A story of a staffroom that is full of happy, laughing and relaxed staff. This means everything to me and the leadership team. We couldn't be happier ๐ ๐๐โค๏ธ๐ค
- Has anyone in an SLT role requested flexible working (4 days a week) and been successful? Something I'm considering as my wellbeing and family/work balance needs sorting! Please retweet ๐ @maternityCPD @WomenEd thank you #edutwitter
- Well @ArdleyHill family, it's been emotional. 3 years have flown by and I've loved every minute. Thank you for helping me #REACH the next stage of my leadership journey. You're all amazing ๐ค๐ next stop, @SpringfieldBeds!!!
- Week 2 as a new HT: Networking with other HTs is great CPD. You're an advocate for your team-use your voice! The Admin team are worth their weight in gold. Somedays are harder than others. You can't please everyone. Let your staff know you value them. Soak up the positives ๐
- So proud to have completed the @ChilternLT #FutureHeads Programme ๐๐ฅณ๐ฅ great to listen to @AJRAllModCons @AlisonMPeacock, Chris Nicholls and Mike Berrill. Very inspiring ๐๐พ๐๐พ
- Today is #WindrushDay2020. I'm blessed to have an amazing man in my life who lives to tell his story about his journey. I'm so proud of him and others like him that made sacrifices so that we could stand strong in today's society. Uncle John in his pin stripe suit!๐๐พ๐คฉ
- What an SLT bin looks like after an Ofsted inspection๐ฌ๐ญthanks for the invaluable sugar support team @ChilternLT ๐๐พ๐๐ฝ๐
- Well done to @SpringfieldBeds first recipients of our praise postcards, for being model pupils around the school. Assistant Headteachers Mrs Mills & Miss Collin are very proud of you all. ๐๐๐ค @VickiCollin @NKMills1
- This young man has worked so hard to get his 1st @SpringfieldBeds praise postcard. We're all very proud of him for showing such resilience. ๐๐๐๐ฝ #catchthembeinggreat
- Who says you can't find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?! ๐ @SpringfieldBeds @NKMills1 @VickiCollin ๐๐
- Great to work with Heads from across @ChilternLT and the central team today. Lots of information and updates are shared, and always great to catch up with colleagues.
















