Amanda Chaloner
Barnard Castle,Durham
Summary
Motivated, organised, hard-working teaching professional with leadership experience in Church of England educational settings. Leads by example to develop dedicated, motivated teaching teams. Enhances teaching and learning across the school to improve outcomes for all pupils.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy head teacher
All Saints Carshalton C of E Primary School
Carshalton, Sutton
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Two form entry school from Reception to Year 6, including nursery.
- Monitored and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
- Supported school mission and values in daily operations and interactions.
- Collaborated with parents and carers to support and improve student development.
- Designated Safeguarding Lead. Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Helped head teacher develop accurate account of school performance to governors, parents and other stakeholders.
- Supported head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
- ECT Induction Tutor for ECTs. Supported mentors, monitored progress of ECTs and gave constructive feedback following observations.
- Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful team.
- Worked with head teacher to deliver appropriate programmes of professional development for staff.
- Forged positive external relationships with staff in borough of Lambeth and across MAT.
- Deputised in head teacher's absence to lead school.
- Communicated effectively with parent community, evaluating surveys and implementing new strategies to support families.
- Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
- Worked closely with school improvement advisors and MAT leaders to monitor whole school performance.
- Delivered training to other Deputy Heads in MAT on new initiatives developed in school.
PPA Cover & Teaching & Learning Mentor
St Leonard's C of E Primary School
Streatham, Lambeth
09.2020 - 12.2022
- As PPA cover teacher, planned and taught lessons for teachers.
- Planned and organised writing intervention groups for children across years 3 and 4.
- Modelled teaching for ECT's and mentored them in their induction years.
- Supported staff in improving classroom practice.
- Worked with teachers to ensure planning was robust and met needs of pupils in each year group.
- Supported Head Teacher and SLT during SLT meetings, when required.
SENDCO and Inclusion Manager
St Leonard's C of E Primary School
Streatham, Lambeth
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Coordinated and implemented individualised learning programmes to meet student needs.
- Kept student records updated with current information.
- Liaised with external support providers to deliver high-quality resources and provision.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students and families, meeting evolving care demands.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Planned smooth student transitions with subsequent education providers.
- Advised on required budgets to meet Special Educational Needs provisions.
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
- Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed.
- Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
- Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful SEN team.
- Delivered training sessions and supported all staff in understanding needs of SEN pupils.
Class Teacher, English Lead, Music Lead, SLT
St Leonard’s C of E Primary School
Streatham, Lambeth
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Worked as Class Teacher in Years 1, 2 and 6.
- Monitored English teaching throughout school.
- Observed teaching of phonics, reading and writing throughout school, gave constructive feedback to SLT and staff and planned appropriate CPD for all.
- Implemented new 2017 national curriculum framework for English.
- Organised and implemented whole school phonics and reading programmes.
- Designed and effectively organised smooth running of new school library.
- KS2 writing moderator for Lambeth borough.
- Worked collaboratively with peripatetic teachers who came into school to deliver music lessons.
Primary class teacher
Cheam Fields Primary School
Sutton, Surrey
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Helped children to reach full potential across multiple primary subjects using blend of modern and traditional teaching techniques.
- Assessed, recorded and reported on child development, progress and attainment to encourage continuous improvement against educational goals.
Education
Postgraduate - Special Educational Needs Coordination
University College London
London 01/2015 - 11/2015
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education (Music Specialism)
Roehampton University
London 09/2007 - 08/2010
A-Levels - Sociology, Psychology, Religious Studies, General Studies
Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne 09/2004 - 07/2006
GCSEs - GCSE’s
Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne 09/2002 - 07/2004
Skills
- Inspiring School Leader
- Exceptional communicator
- Highly motivated
- Parental engagement and involvement
- Training and mentorship
- Exceptionally organised
Timeline
Deputy head teacher
All Saints Carshalton C of E Primary School
01.2023 - 08.2024
PPA Cover & Teaching & Learning Mentor
St Leonard's C of E Primary School
09.2020 - 12.2022
SENDCO and Inclusion Manager
St Leonard's C of E Primary School
09.2016 - 08.2020
Class Teacher, English Lead, Music Lead, SLT
St Leonard’s C of E Primary School
09.2013 - 08.2016
Primary class teacher
Cheam Fields Primary School
09.2010 - 08.2013
Postgraduate - Special Educational Needs Coordination
University College London
01/2015 - 11/2015
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education (Music Specialism)
Roehampton University
09/2007 - 08/2010
A-Levels - Sociology, Psychology, Religious Studies, General Studies
Highsted Grammar School
09/2004 - 07/2006
GCSEs - GCSE’s
Highsted Grammar School
09/2002 - 07/2004
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