Amy Sellars
Twickenham
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in teaching excellence, leadership, and strategic planning. Demonstrates advanced organising skills, inspirational communication, and effective public speaking. Proven track record in staff mentoring, child safeguarding, and parent-teacher communication. Adept at conflict resolution, project management, and strategic thinking. Committed to maintaining integrity and ethics while fostering organisational awareness and resilience under pressure.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Head Pastoral
Latymer Upper School
Hammersmith, London
09.2011 - Current
- Developed and implemented pastoral care programmes to support student well-being.
- Collaborated with academic staff to address student behavioural issues effectively.
- Mentored and guided staff in delivering high-quality pastoral support to students.
- Organised training sessions for staff on safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Established strong relationships with parents to enhance student engagement and support.
- Analysed student feedback to refine and improve pastoral care initiatives.
- Liaised with external agencies to provide additional support for vulnerable students.
- Streamlined administrative processes, improving overall efficiency of the institution.
- Delegated responsibilities amongst faculty effectively, optimising individual strengths and abilities.
- Led staff meetings, resulting in efficient communication and collaboration amongst faculty members.
- Led initiatives to enhance student wellbeing through comprehensive pastoral care programmes.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address individual student needs and support academic success.
- Mentored staff in best practices for managing student behaviour and promoting inclusivity.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff to improve pastoral support strategies and resources.
- Evaluated and improved existing pastoral systems to better address the evolving needs of students.
- Managed budget allocations efficiently to ensure optimal resource utilisation.
Head of Middle School
Godolphin and Latymer School
Hammersmith, London
09.2002 - 08.2011
- Oversaw daily operations of middle school, ensuring compliance with educational standards and fostering a positive school environment.
- Organised extracurricular activities that enriched student experience and encouraged personal development and teamwork.
- Collaborated with school leadership to align middle school objectives with broader institutional goals and strategic initiatives.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Developed and implemented pastoral care programmes addressing diverse needs of members.
Teacher of Chemistry and Science
Camden School for Girls
Camden, London
09.1999 - 08.2002
- Delivered engaging lessons in chemistry and science to foster student understanding and enthusiasm for the subjects.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans and resources aligned with curriculum requirements and student needs.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student participation and critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
PGCE - Secondary Education
University of Wales Institute
Cardiff 09.1998 - 07.1999
BSc - Chemistry
Cardiff University
Cardiff 09.1995 - 06.1998
A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Sociology
Gorseinon Tertiary College
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 09.1993 - 06.1995
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, French, German, Geography,DA Science
Graig Comprehensive School
Llanelli 09.1987 - 07.1993
Skills
- Teaching excellence
- Advanced organising
- Inspirational communication
- Leadership expertise
- Staff mentoring
- Child safeguarding
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safeguarding procedures
- Strategic visioning
- Effective public speaking
- Leadership excellence
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Organisational awareness
- Integrity and ethics
- Team Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Strategic thinking
Affiliations
- Reading, walking and baking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Head Pastoral
Latymer Upper School
09.2011 - Current
Head of Middle School
Godolphin and Latymer School
09.2002 - 08.2011
Teacher of Chemistry and Science
Camden School for Girls
09.1999 - 08.2002
PGCE - Secondary Education
University of Wales Institute
09.1998 - 07.1999
BSc - Chemistry
Cardiff University
09.1995 - 06.1998
A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Sociology
Gorseinon Tertiary College
09.1993 - 06.1995
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, French, German, Geography,DA Science
Graig Comprehensive School
09.1987 - 07.1993