Annie Hobby
Ashford,Kent
Summary
Learning and development professional with 10+ years designing and delivering learning programs, coordinating development activities, coaching colleagues, and supporting talent growth. Leadership experience across organization-wide staff development, including learning coordination and senior stakeholder collaboration. Skilled in planning and delivering multi-priority learning, adapting content to diverse needs, and improving programs through feedback and professional judgement. Proactive, highly organized communicator with experience managing stakeholder engagement across complex initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Class Teacher and Music Subject Lead
THE JOHN WESLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL
ASHFORD, KENT
02.2022 - Current
- Deliver engaging learning sessions across year groups by adapting delivery methods.
- Mentor learners with individual support to build confidence and skills.
- Lead whole-school assemblies and presentations, communicating clearly with staff, parents, and children.
English, Music & P.E. Lead | Leadership Team Member
SMEETH PRIMARY SCHOOL
SMEETH, KENT
04.2016 - 02.2022
- Coordinated, planned, led and coached staff across the school in English, Music and PE, supporting colleagues to develop their practice and confidence.
- Provided staff training, guidance and ongoing professional development across multiple subject areas.
- Identified individual and team development needs and adapted support, coaching and training accordingly.
- Designed and delivered learning and development activities for colleagues with different levels of experience and confidence.
- Worked as a member of the school leadership team, contributing to wider organisational priorities and improvement activity.
- Built strong working relationships with senior leaders and colleagues, communicating clearly and supporting collaborative decision-making.
- Coordinated multiple learning and development activities alongside wider school responsibilities, managing competing deadlines and priorities.
- Planned and organised after-school activities, clubs and sports fixtures, ensuring effective scheduling, preparation and delivery.
- Supported colleagues through coaching and mentoring, encouraging continuous professional development and sharing effective practice.
- Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by reviewing practice, responding to feedback and identifying opportunities to strengthen learning and development.
Class Teacher
FURLEY PARK PRIMARY ACADEMY
ASHFORD, KENT
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Designed, planned and delivered learning programmes for pupils with varied abilities, adapting content and delivery to different needs.
- Monitored progress and used feedback and assessment to identify areas for development and adapt future learning.
- Provided mentoring and individual support, helping learners develop confidence, skills and independence.
- Coordinated the Shakespeare for Schools programme, managing planning and delivery alongside other school priorities.
- Communicated regularly with colleagues and other stakeholders to coordinate learning and development activity.
Cover Supervisor
BROCKHILL PARK PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Delivered learning sessions across different subjects and groups, adapting delivery to meet varying needs.
- Managed groups effectively and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Ran a Drama Club and supported the planning and delivery of school performances.
- Developed strong presentation, facilitation and communication skills through regular work with young people and colleagues.
Sales Administration Advisor / Logistics & Administration Executive / Administration Assistant
OFFICE ANGELS TEMPING AGENCY
08.2007 - 03.2008
- Completed commercial assignments across keel toys, boon edam smith, woolley, and related teams.
- Maintained systems and supplied accurate administrative information for day-to-day operations.
- Handled telephone enquiries for sales and arranged engineer callouts as needed.
Education
Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) -
University of Chichester
07.2014
BA (Hons) - Performing Arts
06.2011
Middle Leadership Programme -
Canterbury Christ Church University
05.2018
Skills
- Learning programme planning
- Training delivery
- Staff development
- Programme design
- Needs assessment
- Audience adaptation
- Feedback evaluation
- Continuous improvement
- Activity coordination
- Programme management
- Planning and scheduling
- Record maintenance
- Priority management
- Attention to detail
- Event coordination
- Material preparation
- Problem solving
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- First Aid trained
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Safeguarding Children and Prevent certification
Custom Section
annie_smith88@hotmail.com, personal
Additional information
Full UK driving licence
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness & wellbeing: Keen runner and active member of a CrossFit community, with experience fundraising for local and national charities.
- Personal development: Enjoy setting and working towards challenging personal goals, including training for and running the Paris Marathon.
- Music: Passionate about music and singing.
Hobbies and interests
- Keen runner- half marathon and marathon runner
- Crossfitter
- Walking
- Crossfit Kids Coach- Brand X Qualified
- England Athletics Leadership in Running qualification.
Timeline
Class Teacher and Music Subject Lead
THE JOHN WESLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL
02.2022 - Current
English, Music & P.E. Lead | Leadership Team Member
SMEETH PRIMARY SCHOOL
04.2016 - 02.2022
Class Teacher
FURLEY PARK PRIMARY ACADEMY
07.2013 - 04.2016
Cover Supervisor
BROCKHILL PARK PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE
07.2012 - 07.2013
Sales Administration Advisor / Logistics & Administration Executive / Administration Assistant
OFFICE ANGELS TEMPING AGENCY
08.2007 - 03.2008
Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) -
University of Chichester
BA (Hons) - Performing Arts
Middle Leadership Programme -
Canterbury Christ Church University