This month, our staff spotlight is on Madison, Learning Supervisor and Receptionist at The King’s School. Her role is vital in supporting students directly, assisting teachers, and helping keep the school functioning smoothly. Learning supervisors directly improve the well-being, independence and resilience of our students, building the foundations for their success. Here, Madison describes elements of her day-to-day that give us insight into a learning supervisor position.
What is a short, fun fact about yourself?
I enjoy baking cakes and bread! I am currently growing a small vegetable and herb patch with some things I can use in my bakes, alongside lots of pretty cut flowers.
What path did you take to lead you to the role you are in now?
I started at TKS as a Receptionist in 2022 after never working in a school setting before, I spent the first couple of years gaining knowledge and advice from colleagues, I then started thinking about progression and what my career with PAT could look like, I wanted more interaction with students and decided to go into the role of Learning supervisor which I really enjoy and is a lot more rewarding.
What is your favourite/most rewarding part of your job?
The relationships I have gained with the students have helped shape their education.
What Professional development are you currently undertaking/ what are your career progression goals? I am currently spending time in the Hive with some of our students who are out of the classroom for different reasons, building relationships with them to make their transition back into mainstream school smoother and easier, especially if they have cover, so they have a face they know.
What is a piece of advice or the best career advice you have ever been given?
Always chase your dreams and don’t let any barriers get in your way.
A huge thank you to Madison for sharing a little bit about her role and what her day-to-day is like as a Learning Supervisor at The King’s School! Look out for our next Staff Spotlight in May.