Amber Kelly

History Teacher (July 2021–Present)

• Designed and delivered engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with national curriculum standards, fostering critical thinking and strong academic outcomes.
• Used assessment data to monitor progress, implement targeted interventions, and prepare students for internal and external examinations.
• Used assessment data to monitored progress, implement targeted interventions, and prepared students for internal and external examinations.
• Provided personalised academic and pastoral support (including Form Tutor responsibilities), maintaining high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, and inclusion.
• Contributed to whole-school initiatives, parental engagement, enrichment activities, and cross-curricular collaboration.

Quality of Education Lead (May 2024–Present)

• Contributed towards monitoring and evaluation teaching and learning across school, driving continuous improvement in instructional quality.
• Delivered 1:1 coaching and line managed a team of teaching and learning coaches to strengthen pedagogical practice school-wide.
• Contributed strategically to whole-school teaching and learning policy in line with school improvement priorities and national expectations.

Head of Year (May 2023–May 2024)

• Provided strategic pastoral leadership for a year group, overseeing safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, and student wellbeing.
• Led and coordinated transition programmes and events, strengthening partnerships with feeder schools and families.
• Line managed form tutors to ensure consistent, high-quality pastoral care and student development.

Teaching and Learning Communications Coordinator (Sept 2021–July 2022)

• Researched and disseminated evidence-informed pedagogical practice to support staff professional development.
• Designed and published fortnightly Teaching and Learning Bulletin and monthly parent newsletter to strengthen communication and community engagement.

• Collaborated well within a team setting, fostering a positive working atmosphere .
• Delivered high-quality customer service by responding promptly to enquiries, resolving issues efficiently, and ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Handled cash and card transactions accurately, maintaining balanced tills and adhering to company financial procedures and security protocols.
• Operated tills and point-of-sale systems with speed and accuracy, processing transactions and managing refunds or exchanges in line with policy.
• Restocked shelves and replenished merchandise to maintain product availability, visual standards, and an organised retail environment.
• Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to support effective inventory management.

Seasonal job, repeated from June-August 2019

• Co-led a four-week youth development programme supporting a cohort of 15–17-year-olds through adventure training, residential life-skills education, and a community-based social action project.
• Facilitated personal growth, resilience, and teamwork by guiding participants through challenging real-world experiences and reflective development activities.
• Supported young people in building confidence, independence, and transferable life skills in both residential and community settings.
• Collaborated closely with an SEND school to deliver inclusive activities that strengthened students’ social interaction, communication, and essential life skills.
• Maintained a safe, structured, and supportive environment, ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing standards were consistently upheld.

• Invited to return as a temporary Christmas partner in 2016.
• Voted as the Best New Starter by fellow colleagues at the branch’s annual general meeting.