Amanda Forrester
Rugeley,Staffordshire
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in leadership excellence, people management, and strategic partnerships. Demonstrates a strong knowledge of regulatory standards and excels in staff training to drive organisational success. Recognised as an influential communicator with a proven ability to foster collaboration and achieve impactful results. Committed to leveraging core competencies to support long-term growth and innovation within forward-thinking organisations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teacher of modern languages in secondary school
The Weston Road Academy
Stafford, Staffordshire
01.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviour, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Monitored and evaluated the progress of pupils regularly to ensure continuous improvement.
- Participated in meetings, conferences and workshops to support teamwork with teachers and staff.
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning, promoting excellent student engagement.
- Participated actively in staff training sessions to stay updated with latest teaching practices.
- Established good relationships with parents via regular communication about their child's progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum planning, ensuring continuity in language instruction across year groups.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual learning styles, resulting in increased pupil understanding.
- Delivered informative progress reports aiding student development.
Assistant headteacher
Coppice Performing Arts School
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
09.2016 - 12.2024
- Identified areas of improvement through rigorous assessment procedures resulting in raised attainment levels.
- Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations during inspections securing satisfactory ratings consistently.
- Established comprehensive safeguarding policies to ensure pupil wellbeing at all times.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents for improved student support.
- Drove an inclusive atmosphere by fostering a culture of diversity and respect.
- Collaborated closely with headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making processes to drive school improvements.
- Bolstered staff morale with regular team-building activities.
- Advocated for continuous professional development for staff members resulting in improved teaching quality.
- Supported SEN pupils throughout their learning journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all students.
- Invigorated curriculum design to better meet national education standards.
- Liaised effectively with local community organisations, strengthening school-community ties.
- Managed School Improvement Plan using Personal Development expertise to achieve outstanding by Oftsed.
- Managed performance of 80 teachers and associate staff, including TLR leaders, through designing and implementing a new appraisal process.
Head of department in secondary school
Cannock Chase High School
Cannock, Staffordshire
09.2005 - 08.2016
- Partnered with parents for student progress meetings-increased parent involvement in academic matters.
- Fostered a collaborative environment with staff development initiatives.
- Orchestrated curriculum revision for improved learning outcomes.
- Led professional development workshops for staff skill enhancement.
- Attended national conferences on education, keeping abreast with new trends in teaching methodologies.
- Devised individualised education plans to accommodate diverse learners in the classroom.
- Handled sensitive issues amongst students tactfully whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- Promoted positive behaviour by establishing clear guidelines and expectations.
- Collaborated with other department heads for cross-curricular planning and implementation.
- Managed resources effectively to ensure smooth functioning of the department.
Education
PGCE - Modern Foreign Languages
Keele University
Keele 09.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Studies - Sociology and German
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 09.1993 - 07.1995
BTEC HND - Business and Finance
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 09.1991 - 07.1993
Skills
- Leadership excellence
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Staff training
- Influential communicator
- People Management
- Strategic partnerships
Languages
French
Fluent
German
Advanced
Certification
Teach First Careers Leader
Teach First Leading Together - completed course
Professional Tutor training
Mentor training
Coaching and mentoring training
Affiliations
Travelling
Cooking
Reading
Walking - completed a 26 mile walk to raise money for Dementia UK in July this year
Timeline
Teacher of modern languages in secondary school
The Weston Road Academy
01.2025 - Current
Assistant headteacher
Coppice Performing Arts School
09.2016 - 12.2024
Head of department in secondary school
Cannock Chase High School
09.2005 - 08.2016
PGCE - Modern Foreign Languages
Keele University
09.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Studies - Sociology and German
Staffordshire University
09.1993 - 07.1995
BTEC HND - Business and Finance
Staffordshire University
09.1991 - 07.1993
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