Alice Kennedy
Wadhurst,East Sussex
Summary
A passionate educator and Deputy Headteacher with expertise in curriculum design and innovation, with a fundamental understand of safeguarding. A leader who excels in mentoring and coaching, fostering a supportive and reflective educational environment. Driven to improve school attendance by building strong partnerships with parents and the wider school community. A leader who believes that 'Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.'
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Head Teacher
Skinners' Kent Primary School
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
09.2022 - Current
- Collaboratively redesigned an ambitious and well-sequenced inquiry curriculum, praised by Ofsted for its effectiveness.
- Implemented strategies to enhance school attendance and address chronic absenteeism.
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting pupils and families towards the best outcomes.
- Mentor for middle leaders, early career teachers and student teachers, helping to build confident, reflective and effective educators.
- Collaborated with Governors and leaders across the trust.
Key Stage Two Lead
Skinners' Kent Primary School
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Established supportive, stimulating learning environments to maximise staff and student success.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve practice towards outstanding teaching and learning across Key Stage Two.
- Writing subject leader, enhancing the delivery of writing lessons across the school.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and the broader school community.
Teacher
Bishops Down Primary School
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Year 6 class teacher, effectively preparing pupils for standardised tests and the smooth transition to secondary school.
- Developed engaging and reflective teaching practices.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Coordinated literacy initiatives school-wide, enhancing pupil engagement and achievement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Education (Primary) with specialism in Early Years
University of Stirling
Stirling 09.2012 - 03.2017
Skills
- Designated Safeguarding Training
- Curriculum design and innovation
- Attendance lead
- First-aid certificated
- Safer recruitment training
- Mentor and coach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Head Teacher
Skinners' Kent Primary School
09.2022 - Current
Key Stage Two Lead
Skinners' Kent Primary School
09.2020 - 08.2022
Teacher
Bishops Down Primary School
04.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Education (Primary) with specialism in Early Years
University of Stirling
09.2012 - 03.2017
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