Angel Blake
Bristol
Summary
Qualified childcare expert with over 7 years of experience in early years and primary education. Currently a supply teacher, seeking ECT roles for September. Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and QTS for ages 3-11. Focused on creating safe, engaging, and inclusive educational experiences for children.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Supply Teacher
Zen Educate
Bristol
01.2025 - Current
- Taught across primary schools, covering EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classes, ensuring tailored support for varied learning needs.
- Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure continuity of learning in the absence of class teachers.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and staff, with regular return bookings to familiar schools.
- Adapt quickly to new school environments, maintaining high standards of teaching, behaviour management, and safeguarding.
- Exhibited flexibility and professionalism while managing diverse classrooms, fostering positive learning environments.
Supply Teacher
Redfield Educate Together
Bristol
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Working full-time in a Year 2 classroom, delivering high-quality teaching and learning as part of a maternity cover placement.
- Collaborated in planning, delivering, and assessing lessons to meet curriculum expectations and enhance student engagement.
- Assessed pupil progress and used outcomes to inform planning and next steps in learning.
- Ensured effective classroom management and upheld behaviour expectations to foster a positive learning environment.
- Adapted learning activities and resources to support pupils with SEN and varying ability levels, ensuring inclusive practice.
- Coordinated with SENCO, support staff, and parents to monitor pupil progress and implement targeted interventions.
- Demonstrated flexibility, professionalism, and consistency while integrating fully into the school team.
Early Years Practitioner Level 3
Becket Hall Day Nursery
Bristol
06.2024 - 01.2025
- I worked as a Qualified Level 3 Practitioner at Becket Hall Day Nursery. I was a key person to five children, and I carried out weekly observations and activities to support them in reaching their full potential.
- Contributed to maintaining and supporting high standards of teaching and learning within Becket Hall, aligning practice with Ofsted expectations.
- Liaised with SENCO to address individual needs and provided detailed handovers to parents, ensuring clarity and support for children's development at home.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies to support children's development.
- Cultivated an engaging atmosphere that fostered learning and enhanced social interaction among children.
- Activities focused on learning areas such as physical development, communication, and language.
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle for the children by encouraging healthy eating, and physical activity.
- Promoted life skills by encouraging children to cut their own snacks, pour their drinks, and independently manage their shoes and coats, supporting their confidence and autonomy.
- Supported SEN students with mobility, personal care, reading and writing.
Senior Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Sunflower Day Nursery
Cardiff
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Led the day-to-day running of the preschool room, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding.
- Supervised staff, apprentices, and students, ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures and optimal staff-to-child ratios.
- Acted as keyworker for preschool children, completing observations, developmental assessments, and learning journals to monitor progress.
- Planned and delivered engaging activities to support children's physical, cognitive, and social development.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and carers through regular communication, progress updates, and effective daily handovers.
- Oversaw accident reporting, dietary and allergy procedures, promoting best practice to ensure a safe environment.
Student Teacher
Coed Glas Primary School
Cardiff
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Planned and delivered differentiated lessons with class mentor, adapting resources to meet diverse learning needs and enhance student understanding.
- Supported teaching and learning in Year 3 classroom, implementing inclusive strategies to engage EAL, lower-attaining, and more able pupils effectively.
- Taught weekly PE and Welsh lessons, building confidence in curriculum delivery and classroom management.
- Completed additional training on ADD/ADHD to enhance support for children with diverse learning needs.
- Supervised pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, after-school clubs, and educational visits, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated professionalism in interactions with staff and students, ensuring reliability and strong commitment throughout placement.
Nursery Nurse
Little Angels Day Nursery
Cardiff
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Planned and delivered engaging educational activities to support children's language, numeracy, and social development.
- Cared for children across baby, toddler, and preschool rooms, ensuring smooth daily routines for personal care, mealtimes, and sleep.
- Ensured children's dietary and allergy requirements were met while promoting a safe, inclusive environment.
- Supervised children during school runs and outdoor play, carrying out daily safety checks and maintaining high safety standards.
- Maintained detailed accident and incident records, adhered to safeguarding procedures, and fostered strong communication with parents and carers.
- Demonstrated reliability and initiative by preparing learning environments, opening the nursery, and effectively supporting team operations.
Student Teacher
Miskin Primary School
Mountain Ash
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated teaching and learning in Nursery and Reception, delivering engaging lessons and activities that fostered curiosity and participation.
- Collaborated with class mentor to plan and adapt lessons for diverse learning needs, including EAL and additional support requirements.
- Delivered one-to-one literacy interventions to improve reading and writing skills.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during playtimes, lunchtimes, and school trips, promoting a safe and supportive environment.
- Led a weekly after-school cooking club for Year 6 pupils, developing leadership and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and strong communication skills throughout the placement.
Education
Education - BA Hons Primary Education with QTS
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff07-2023
Certificate in Level 3 Childcare - CACHE Level 3 Childcare
Pembrokeshire College
Haverfordwest06-2020
GCSE or equivalent - GCSEs
Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi
Cardigan, Ceredigion06-2016
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Behavioural management
- Inclusive teaching
- Student assessment
- Learning intervention
- Safeguarding practices
- Creative lesson delivery
- Parent engagement
- Outdoor educational activities
- First Aid certification
- Patience and empathy
Certification
- DBS Certificate, 2025-01-01, Present, I have an up to date Enhanced DBS certificate, which is also available to view on the Update Service.
- An Introduction to Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs, 2023-12-01, Present
- Prevent Training, 2023-09-01, Present
- Paediatric First Aid Certification, 2025-12-01, 2028-12-01
- Understanding Child Protection, 2022-09-01, 2025-09-01
- CPR Awareness, 2023-12-01, 2024-12-01
- Basic Food Safety Awareness, 2023-04-01, 2024-04-01
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Custom
True
Timeline
Supply Teacher
Redfield Educate Together
03.2026 - 07.2026
Primary School Supply Teacher
Zen Educate
01.2025 - Current
Early Years Practitioner Level 3
Becket Hall Day Nursery
06.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Sunflower Day Nursery
04.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Coed Glas Primary School
10.2022 - 01.2023
Student Teacher
Miskin Primary School
02.2022 - 05.2022
Nursery Nurse
Little Angels Day Nursery
04.2021 - 10.2022
Education - BA Hons Primary Education with QTS
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Certificate in Level 3 Childcare - CACHE Level 3 Childcare
Pembrokeshire College
GCSE or equivalent - GCSEs
Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi