Alison Gray
Kinver ,South Staffordshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in supporting educational initiatives and facilitating shifts in school culture. Demonstrates strong skills in programme evaluation, regular communication methods, and staff development and training. Hard-working with strong organisational skills and a willingness to take on new roles and greater responsibilities. Passionate about the world beyond the classroom and the positive impact this brings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Head Teacher
Russells Hall Primary School
Dudley, West Midlands
09.2001 - Current
- Acquired two decades of classroom experience across primary education levels.
- Led KS1 phase, responsible for Phonics and Reading instruction in Early Years.
- Executed coaching cycles for mid-career teachers, emphasising co-planning and goal-setting.
- Led development of whole-school behaviour policy to improve pupil conduct.
- Implemented restorative practices, empowering staff to encourage pupil self-reflection.
- Conducted regular behaviour audits and pupil voice surveys to evaluate interventions.
- Trained pupil groups like Anti-Bullying Champions, fostering leadership among students.
- Regularly reported findings to governing body through meetings and termly updates.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary with Physical Education Specialism
Westhill College, Birmingham University
Birmingham 09.2000 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Leisure and Sport Studies
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds 09.1993 - 07.1996
Skills
- Support for educational initiatives
- Regular communication methods
- Staff development and training
- Mentorship contributions to planning
- Facilitation of group meetings
- Skilled in programme evaluation
Accomplishments
Currently mid-way through the completion of Level 3 Forest School Training.
Affiliations
- I love hiking and regularly participate in Macmillan Mighty Marathon hikes to raise money for the charity. In recent years, I have completed three marathon hikes and raised over £7000.
- I am a keen reader of fiction - anything from the books that I share with my two sons to the latest to the latest Victoria Hislop.
- I love watching sport - athletics, tennis, gymnastics and a whole lot of football!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Head Teacher
Russells Hall Primary School
09.2001 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary with Physical Education Specialism
Westhill College, Birmingham University
09.2000 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Leisure and Sport Studies
Leeds Metropolitan University
09.1993 - 07.1996
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