Amber Pitcaithly
Experienced Department Manager, Trainer, English Specialist
Crawley
Summary
Experienced Department Manager, Trainer, and English Specialist. Dynamic and detail-oriented individual with a strong creative flair and exceptional organisational skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proven track record of strong leadership, resource delivery and training across diverse age groups and skill levels. High proficiency in working to tight deadlines, problem-solving, and clear communication with excellent customer service skills. Highly skilled in data analysis, forecasting, and project management. Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Experienced in detailed cost analyses and negotiation with vendors using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Key Stage 2 with additional responsibilities as Head of English and Head of Physical Education, Classroom Teacher
West Sussex County Council
9 2012 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour across department to facilitate ongoing communication, accountabilty and data analysis.
- Managed budgets of around £20K and allocated resources effectively to support educational initiatives and maintain fiscal responsibility, presenting accountability reports to senior management and county.
- Advocated on behalf of the school at district-level meetings, sharing successes, challenges, and future goals with stakeholders.
- Streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency and improved communication among departments.
- Assessed teacher performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices to assess program effectiveness and drive improvements in academic outcomes - increased academic performance by around 20% in my department.
- Oversaw curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and promoting rigorous instruction across all subject areas.
- Organised professional development opportunities for staff members focused on emerging trends in education research and practice.
Purchasing Assistant
The Radiator Company
05.2007 - 07.2012
- Managed and maintained over 6 individual suppliers maintaining orders, financial records, and stock reports using both Microsoft and in-house software
- Nurtured strong partnerships with suppliers, resulting in marked improvement in supplier responsiveness and flexibility
- Optimised procurement processes and increased supply chain agility
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining high level of accuracy in financial records
- Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers
- Assisted in development of purchasing strategies, resulting in improved supply chain performance
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating with suppliers and securing favorable contracts
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures
- Maintained documentation for all purchases
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education with additional specialism in English -
University of Roehampton
LondonSkills
Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Self motivation
Excellent communicator
Fantastic time management
Problem solving
Leadership
Collaboration
Attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Stakeholder managment
Goal setting
Self-improvement
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
The Radiator Company
05.2007 - 07.2012
Head of Key Stage 2 with additional responsibilities as Head of English and Head of Physical Education, Classroom Teacher
West Sussex County Council
9 2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education with additional specialism in English -
University of Roehampton
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