Alan Harbottle
Basildon,Essex
Summary
A highly creative, organised and adaptable ex-primary teacher with 25 years experience, including several years as an LGBT+ advocate and union representative and with leadership and management experience. Looking to explore new opportunities in an administrative or training role for an organisation that is making a difference in the lives of people.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
LGBT+ Representative - Liverpool District
National Education Union
Liverpool, Merseyside
2021.09 - 2023.06
- Delivered training on "Creating Inclusive Classrooms" to Young Professionals, Early Career Teachers and Student Teachers in NEU NW Training Days.
- Organised NEU representation at Liverpool Pride events.
- Supported LGBTQIA+ inclusion and usualisation in the curriculum.
- Attended LGBT+ Educators Conferences.
- Received Equalities Officer Training.
- Organised the "NEU LGBT+ People of Faith" caucus.
Assistant Headteacher
Blackmoor Park Infants School & Kindergarten
Liverpool, Merseyside
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Spearheaded the development of an enhanced behaviour for learning strategies resulting in consistent messaging and improvement across the school.
- Improved quality of Subject Leadership through coaching sessions, leading to an improved confidence and noticeable developments during the OFSTED review.
- Provided pastoral and professional support to teaching staff.
- Managed School Improvement Plan using curriculum expertise to achieve a clearly organised and coherent plan.
- Worked closely with Headteacher, Assistant Headteachers and Governors to build and implement effective policies, infrastructure improvements and curriculum enhancements leading to positive changes championed by the teaching staff and enjoyed by the children.
- On-going role as Curriculum Governor (July 2022 - June 2023) - Governor Representative at Local Authority Review and OFSTED Review.
Primary School Senior Leadership
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Liverpool, Merseyside
2011.09 - 2023.04
- Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Generated ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Implemented new resources and technologies to improve student support and education.
- Trained staff in adapting teachings to suit students with diverse needs.
- Liaised with external support providers to deliver high-quality resources and instruction.
- Lead staff development and training in relationship to curriculum, inclusion and diversity.
Primary Teacher
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Liverpool, Merseyside
2005.09 - 2023.06
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning needs.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Prepared and presented informative reports to parents.
- Curriculum leader for Science, PSHE, RE, Music, ICT, Gifted & Talented, Collective Worship and Assemblies - including monitoring the curriculum delivery, resourcing and managing budgets.
- Ex-curricular activities - FilmClub, Drama Club, School Choir.
- Staff Governor (2008-2011).
Primary teacher, ICT Manager
The Willows Primary School
Basildon, Essex
2002.01 - 2005.07
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Planned and presented lessons catering to varying needs and abilities.
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
- Curriculum Leadership in ICT, RE and Collective Worship.
- Middle Leadership responsibilities including staff development and training, alongside the Deputy Headteacher.
- Ex-curricular activities - Drama Club, School Choir.
Lead ICT Teacher & Trainer
Essex County Council
, Essex
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Led Twilight Training Courses for all school staff in basic ICT skills.
- Led Twilight Training Courses for all school staff in Microsoft Office programmes at Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced levels
- Devised training materials for courses in Microsoft Publisher
- Championed ICT training as part of the New Opportunities Funding - Government Staff Development Initiative
Primary Teacher
Hadleigh Junior School
Hadleigh, Essex
1998.09 - 2001.12
- Planned and presented lessons catering to varying needs and abilities.
- Encouraged students to work together to achieve goals.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Curriculum leadership of Religious Education, Assemblies and Collective Worship.
Education
Equality Officers' Course - Part 1
National Education Union
2019.05 - 2019.05
Farmington Institute Fellowship - Religious Education Research Project
The Farmington Institute
Oxford, Oxfordshire 2015.06 - 2016.06
Leadership Pathways
National College for School Leadership
2009.09 - 2010.09
CEL Coaching Programme
Centre for Educational Leadership
Manchester 2009.06 - 2009.06
Leading from the Middle
National College of School Leadership
2008.01 - 2008.04
Bachelor of Arts - Education with Honours (Primary & Science) - Diploma in Theatre Studies
University of Exeter
Exeter 1994.10 - 1998.07
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Excellent computer literacy
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent training and presentation
- Good organisational skills
- Good records and document management
- Good research skills
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Pastoral leadership style
- Problem solving and strategic thinking
- Self-motivated and pro-active
Additional Information
- Theatre Reviewer - Everything Theatre (November 2023 - Present), NorthWestEnd Review (May 2016 - June 2018)
- Actor/Musical Theatre Performer - What We Did Next (September 2022 - Present), Grin Theatre (March 2020 - June 2023), Rainhill Musical Theatre Company (November 2016 - September 2022)
- Singer - Liverpool Rainbow Chorus (January 2021 - June 2023), L64 Choir (September 2019 - July 2022)
Timeline
Assistant Headteacher
Blackmoor Park Infants School & Kindergarten
2022.01 - 2022.07
LGBT+ Representative - Liverpool District
National Education Union
2021.09 - 2023.06
Lead ICT Teacher & Trainer
Essex County Council
2021.01 - 2021.12
Equality Officers' Course - Part 1
National Education Union
2019.05 - 2019.05
Farmington Institute Fellowship - Religious Education Research Project
The Farmington Institute
2015.06 - 2016.06
Primary School Senior Leadership
Mosspits Lane Primary School
2011.09 - 2023.04
Leadership Pathways
National College for School Leadership
2009.09 - 2010.09
CEL Coaching Programme
Centre for Educational Leadership
2009.06 - 2009.06
Leading from the Middle
National College of School Leadership
2008.01 - 2008.04
Primary Teacher
Mosspits Lane Primary School
2005.09 - 2023.06
Primary teacher, ICT Manager
The Willows Primary School
2002.01 - 2005.07
Primary Teacher
Hadleigh Junior School
1998.09 - 2001.12
Bachelor of Arts - Education with Honours (Primary & Science) - Diploma in Theatre Studies
University of Exeter
1994.10 - 1998.07