Jane Casey

BSc (Hons) with Qualified Teacher Status in Primary and Early Years Education, OU, Derby University.

“I am honoured to be the Headteacher at Lansdowne Infant Academy, a place very close to my heart and where my journey into teaching began. I am also proud to be part of the Affinity Learning Partnership, where all staff and pupils do belong, progress and thrive”.

Originally from Yorkshire, I spent over two decades in nursing before a new chapter began when I moved to Staffordshire and I became a parent myself. It was through supporting my own child that I developed a strong interest in education. I went on to train as a teacher, completing the majority of my teaching practice at Lansdowne Infants,  where I am now proud to lead as Headteacher.

I took up my first teaching post in a small village school before returning to Lansdowne three years later.  Since then, I have taught in every year group and over the years, I have led on English, Science, Pupil Premium, Phonics, and Early Years, areas I care deeply about. I also held the position of Leader of Learning at the school before being appointed as the Vice Principal.

I am especially passionate about early education. I firmly believe that without high-quality, firm foundations in learning, children will struggle as they progress through the school system. That’s why I feel so privileged to lead a team of like-minded staff who work together to give every child the best possible start in life.

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family, walking in the countryside and enjoying holidays in the Lake District and the Greek Islands, perfect places to relax and recharge.