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Allana McLean

Boundary,Swadlincote

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in front-of-house operations and visitor liaison, adept at phone handling, message-taking, and diary management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in document filing, data entry, and multitasking under pressure. Safeguarding trained with excellent communication abilities and discretion, complemented by a strong team-oriented approach and initiative.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Teacher of Physical Education and Pupil Support

Larbert High School
Larbert, Falkirk
2023.01 - 2025.06
  • Coordinated schedules and support plans for vulnerable pupils, tracking progress via SEEMiS.
  • Maintained effective communication as primary contact for parents and support services.
  • Administered daily records while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive pupil files.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for staff, pupils, and visitors at ‘The Study’ support hub.

Centre Director

Ardmore Language Schools
Ascot
2023.07 - 2023.08
  • Managed a busy front-of-house for a 150+ student international summer school, greeting visitors and ensuring a professional welcome
  • Handled incoming calls, coordinated visitor logs and updated records accurately
  • Managed student and staff rotas, arranged appointments, and maintained confidential welfare logs
  • Liaised with families, external agencies and senior staff—often in sensitive safeguarding contexts
  • Ensured tidy, organised reception and communal areas daily

Various Teaching and Support Roles

2017.01 - 2022.01
  • Led pastoral and admin support duties in PE and ASN departments
  • Handled appointment bookings, behaviour logs, and first-contact communication with parents
  • Supported transition events, coordinated room bookings, and maintained neat and inviting shared spaces

Education

MSc Secondary Education - Education

Loughborough University
Loughborough, Leicestershire
2018.10 - 2019.12

PGCE Secondary PE - Education

Loughborough University
Loughborough, Leicestershire
2016.09 - 2017.06

BSc (Hons) - Sports Coaching & Development

University of Derby
Buxton, Derbyshire
2013.09 - 2016.06

Skills

  • Front-of-house & visitor liaison
  • Phone handling & message-taking
  • Diary and appointment scheduling
  • Document filing & data entry
  • Calm under pressure & multitasking
  • Safeguarding trained (CP)
  • Excellent communication & discretion
  • Team player with strong initiative

Certification

  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection (Level 2)
  • Level 3 Mental Health & Young People
  • Level 3 Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties

Custom

Available upon request

Timeline

Centre Director

Ardmore Language Schools
2023.07 - 2023.08

Teacher of Physical Education and Pupil Support

Larbert High School
2023.01 - 2025.06

MSc Secondary Education - Education

Loughborough University
2018.10 - 2019.12

Various Teaching and Support Roles

2017.01 - 2022.01

PGCE Secondary PE - Education

Loughborough University
2016.09 - 2017.06

BSc (Hons) - Sports Coaching & Development

University of Derby
2013.09 - 2016.06
Allana McLean