Amy Hughes
Upholland,West Lancashire
Summary
Experienced educator, deputy headteacher and Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) with a strong background in English, Early Reading and Phonics. Committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all children thrive and where every child is a reader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist Leader of Education: English
St Helens Council
St Helens, Merseyside
2016.09 - Current
- Delivered specialist support and training for the LA and beyond.
- Kept abreast of any recent educational initiatives and cutting-edge research to enhance provision.
- Championed technology integration in classrooms for modern learning approaches.
- Conducted comprehensive teacher training sessions to ensure quality first teaching in English and Phonics.
- Collaborated closely with leaders to improve English provision in many schools.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
Deputy head teacher
Queen's Park C of E URC Primary School
St Helens, Merseyside
2016.01 - Current
Leader of Teaching and Learning
Curriculum Lead
English Lead
Early Reading & Phonics Lead
Phase Leader
ECT mentor
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Education
NPQH - Education
Best Practice
Liverpool 2023.09 - 2025.03
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds 2008.09 - 2012.06
A-Levels - English Literature (A), Psychology (B), Business Studies (C), French (C)
King George V College
Southport, Sefton 2006.09 - 2008.06
GCSEs - 10 A*-C Grades
St Bede's Catholic High School
Ormskirk, Lancashire 2001.09 - 2006.07
Skills
- can engage and motivate children to read
- significant knowledge of systematic, synthetic phonics
- strong knowledge of children’s literature
- can engage and motivate others
- communicate clearly and effectively – orally and in writing
- work co-operatively with others
- reflective leader with willingness to learn
- strong teacher, leader and CPD trainer
- can plan and prioritise work effectively
Affiliations
- Exercising, reading, children's literature, theatre, spending time with my two daughters
Accomplishments
Educate Award Runner Up - Creative English 2018
Reading Award Winner - Gold
Timeline
NPQH - Education
Best Practice
2023.09 - 2025.03
Specialist Leader of Education: English
St Helens Council
2016.09 - Current
Deputy head teacher
Queen's Park C of E URC Primary School
2016.01 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Leeds Metropolitan University
2008.09 - 2012.06
A-Levels - English Literature (A), Psychology (B), Business Studies (C), French (C)
King George V College
2006.09 - 2008.06
GCSEs - 10 A*-C Grades
St Bede's Catholic High School
2001.09 - 2006.07