Beth Pascoe
Otley,Yorkshire and the Humber
Summary
Assistant Headteacher with extensive expertise in special needs education provision and strategic planning and development. Demonstrates a strong command of policy review and revision, curriculum development, and inclusion strategies. Proven track record in senior leadership roles, leading in teacher appraisals, staff recruitment, and student welfare and safeguarding. Adept at managing EHC Plan processes and SEND code of practice compliance. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes through effective lesson observation and feedback, with a focus on fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo/ Behaviour Lead/DDSL
Co-op Academies Trust
Bradford and Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2018 - Current
- Supported pupils with special educational needs, ensuring equal access to learning opportunities.
- Worked across two schools, within the Trust, under different local authorities to rapidly improve SEND provision. (Was asked to support the second school 2 years ago by our regional director.)
- Drove an inclusive atmosphere by promoting diversity and respect.
- Collaborated with headteachers on strategic planning to enhance school performance.
- Established positive relationships with parents to improve student support systems.
- Implemented a new behaviour policy to promote positive conduct among students.
- Developed safeguarding policies that prioritised pupil wellbeing.
- Identified improvement areas through rigorous assessments, raising attainment levels.
- Led parent-teacher meetings to facilitate open dialogue on student progress.
Class Teacher and English Coordinator
Kerr Mackie Primary School
Leeds, Yorkshire
11.2015 - 08.2018
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Realised improvement in behaviour management by implementing consistent rules and consequences.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
- Assisted in organising school trips, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
Class Teacher and English Coordinator
Ambrosoli International School
Kampala, Udanga
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the International Primary Curriculum.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
Class Teacher
Worsthorne Primary School
Burnley, Lancashire
09.2010 - 08.2012
Education
PGCE - Primary Teaching
University of Cumbria
Carlisle 09.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Classics and Art History
University of Leeds
Leeds 09.2005 - 07.2008
A-Levels -
Aylesbury High School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 09.2002 - 08.2004
GCSEs -
Aylesbury High School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 09.1999 - 07.2002
Skills
- Special needs education provision
- Policy review and revision
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Lesson observation and feedback
- Inclusion strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Teacher appraisals
- Funding applications
- Staff recruitment
- Student welfare and safeguarding
- SEND code of practice
- Senior leadership
- EHC Plan processes
- Strategic planning and development
Certification
NaSENCo Award
2 Day DSL Training
Safer Recruitment
AIM – Understanding and Managing Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Education Settings
Schools Making Sense of Autism
NPQSL
Co-op Senior Leader in Education programme
NPQH (Currently undertaking)
Timeline
Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo/ Behaviour Lead/DDSL
Co-op Academies Trust
09.2018 - Current
Class Teacher and English Coordinator
Kerr Mackie Primary School
11.2015 - 08.2018
Class Teacher and English Coordinator
Ambrosoli International School
08.2014 - 08.2015
Class Teacher
Worsthorne Primary School
09.2010 - 08.2012
PGCE - Primary Teaching
University of Cumbria
09.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Classics and Art History
University of Leeds
09.2005 - 07.2008
A-Levels -
Aylesbury High School
09.2002 - 08.2004
GCSEs -
Aylesbury High School
09.1999 - 07.2002
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