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Amy Armitage

Pudsey,West Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in autism spectrum disorder and a strong focus on individual needs. Demonstrates excellent adaptability and resilience, ensuring effective use of assistive technology to enhance learning experiences. Committed to inclusivity through collaborative parent-teacher partnerships, aiming to foster an environment where every student can thrive.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Soteria & LSU teacher

Fulneck School
Pudsey, Leeds
09.2024 - Current
  • Day to day running of Soteria (Autism Resourced Provision) including managing the staff and students
  • Manage communications with Soteria parents and local authorities
  • Create and manage timetables for students in Soteria
  • Plan and deliver students special interest projects
  • Create and regularly update pupil passports for students in Soteria
  • Manage the academic, social and emotional progress of students in Soteria
  • Manage the admissions into Soteria
  • Implement transition packages both into Soteria and beyond Soteria
  • Hold termly reviews with parents for all Soteria students
  • Support the SENCo to complete EHCP paperwork and hold annual reviews

LSU Teacher and Head of Year 7

Fulneck School
Pudsey, Leeds
02.2023 - 09.2024
  • Improved academic performance through targeted and personalised one-to-one tutoring sessions focusing on Maths and English for KS2 & KS3 pupils
  • Providing study skills sessions for KS4 pupils to prepare them for GCSE examinations
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers, aligning tutoring approaches with school curriculum
  • Assessed student progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement
  • Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts
  • Provided additional resources outside tutoring hours for continued self-study
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods
  • Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student focus
  • Simplified complex topics using practical examples and analogies in teaching approach
  • Adapted teaching style for individual learning capabilities
  • Pastoral lead for Year 7 ensuring the smooth transition for pupils from KS2 to KS3
  • Dealing with pastoral issues as and when they arose
  • Line managing Year 7 form tutors ensuring that form time activities were meaningful and purposeful
  • Regular communication with parents and carers to provide update on pupils progress

Primary class teacher (Year 3)

Hunslet Moor Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Develop lessons in line with school and national curriculum requirements and adapt them to meet all students’ needs including those with SEND
  • Continually assess students and identify areas that require improvement
  • Provide a safe and positive learning environment for students
  • Assist with the design of the Music Curriculum for EYFS, KS1 and KS2
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents through regular communication and transparency about child's progress
  • Evaluated students' academic progress regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement
  • Participated actively in continuous professional development courses for enhanced teaching skills.

Primary class teacher (Year 3)

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Develop lessons in line with school and national curriculum requirements and adapt them to meet all students’ needs including those with SEND
  • Continually assess students and identify areas that require improvement
  • Provide a safe and positive learning environment for students
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents through regular communication and transparency about child's progress
  • Evaluated students' academic progress regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement
  • Led after-school clubs fostering extra-curricular interests among students

Primary class teacher (Year 4)

Dowson Primary Academy
Stockport, Cheshire
09.2019 - 08.2021

•Develop lessons in line with school and national curriculum requirements and adapt them to meet all students’ needs •Continually assess students and identify areas that require improvement

•Provide a safe and positive learning environment for students

•Report safeguarding concerns in line with the school’s policies and procedures

•Form positive and strong relationships with students, staff and parents

•Assist with the design of the Geography Curriculum for both KS1 and KS2

•Manage my own performance and development

Education

NPQ SENCo - Education

Leeds Trinity University
Leeds
09.2024 -

PGCE - Education

University of Manchester
Manchester
09.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
09.2013 - 07.2017

A-Levels - Applied Business, Sociology and Geography

Aquinas College
Stockport
09.2011 - 08.2013

GCSEs - Maths, Statistics, English, Science, Business, RS, ICT, Citizenship, Geography, Sport, Dance

Harrytown Catholic High School
Stockport
09.2006 - 08.2011

Skills


  • Dedication to inclusivity
  • Patience and resilience
  • Excellent adaptability
  • Autism spectrum disorder expertise
  • Use of assistive technology
  • Parent-Teacher collaboration
  • Focus on individual needs

Training courses

STARS Autism Education Trust (AET) Schools Good Practice Training-Level 2 

Completed January 2025

Timeline

Head of Soteria & LSU teacher

Fulneck School
09.2024 - Current

NPQ SENCo - Education

Leeds Trinity University
09.2024 -

LSU Teacher and Head of Year 7

Fulneck School
02.2023 - 09.2024

Primary class teacher (Year 3)

Hunslet Moor Primary School
09.2022 - 02.2023

Primary class teacher (Year 3)

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
09.2021 - 08.2022

Primary class teacher (Year 4)

Dowson Primary Academy
09.2019 - 08.2021

PGCE - Education

University of Manchester
09.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2013 - 07.2017

A-Levels - Applied Business, Sociology and Geography

Aquinas College
09.2011 - 08.2013

GCSEs - Maths, Statistics, English, Science, Business, RS, ICT, Citizenship, Geography, Sport, Dance

Harrytown Catholic High School
09.2006 - 08.2011
Amy Armitage