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Amy Hughes

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
09.2016 - 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
01.2016 - 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
09.2023 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education

Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds
09.2008 - 06.2012

A-Levels - English Literature (A), Psychology (B), Business Studies (C), French (C)

King George V College
Southport, Sefton
09.2006 - 06.2008

GCSEs - 10 A*-C Grades

St Bede's Catholic High School
Ormskirk, Lancashire
09.2001 - 07.2006

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
09.2023 - 03.2025

Specialist Leader of Education: English

St Helens Council
09.2016 - Current

Deputy head teacher

Queen's Park C of E URC Primary School
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education

Leeds Metropolitan University
09.2008 - 06.2012

A-Levels - English Literature (A), Psychology (B), Business Studies (C), French (C)

King George V College
09.2006 - 06.2008

GCSEs - 10 A*-C Grades

St Bede's Catholic High School
09.2001 - 07.2006

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