Catherine Goulding
Calne,Wiltshire
Summary
Dedicated education professional with expertise in curriculum design and implementation, fostering student engagement through innovative educational content. Proven track record in performance assessment and data analysis, enhancing classroom management and collaborative planning. Skilled in pastoral care, communication strategies, student conflict resolution, ensuring effective parent engagement and extra-curricular coordination. Committed to professional development and team leadership. Motivated and dedicated Head of House, delivering and creating motivational content for assemblies on raising standards, attendance, behaviour and cultural capital. Completing an NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture, with aspirations to be an Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour. I am also a 'know your worth training facilitator with ability to train staff on build self esteem in teenage girls.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Curriculum Lead Drama, Head of House
Kingsdown School
Swindon, Wiltshire
2024.09 - 2026.02
- Crafted and implemented engaging curriculum, enhancing student participation and enjoyment.
- Delivered and created house assemblies to promote community engagement.
- Facilitated 'know your worth' training sessions for personal development.
- Taught PSHE and English to KS3, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Motivated students to exceed predicted grades at GCSE level through high standards.
- Monitored student progress using 4matrix, facilitating tailored interventions effectively.
- Conducted regular meetings with academic staff to enhance collaboration and support initiatives.
- Organised examination schedules and logistics, ensuring fair assessment processes.
- Organised trips to theatre to build cultural capital and KS4 exam prep
- ECT Mentor, training ECT's to achieve their teacher qualifications
Drama Teacher
The Westgate School
Slough, Berkshire
2022.09 - 2024.08
- Designed Drama curriculum for years 7-11, elevating student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated drama classes aligned with curriculum objectives to foster comprehensive student development.
- Facilitated Tutor group, cultivating positive and inclusive atmosphere for students.
- Facilitated English lessons to strengthen English department initiatives and enhance literacy skills.
- Participated in meetings and executed responsibilities before and after school, encompassing breaks and lunch.
- Engaged in staff CPD sessions to elevate professional development and teaching strategies.
- Facilitated dialogue with parents and staff concerning student progress and issues, fostering collaborative efforts
- Coordinated extracurricular activities and school performances, enhancing student cultural experiences.
- Communicated student progress and challenges with parents and caregivers.
- Managed auditions for school productions, ensuring fair casting based on talent and commitment.
Archivist
Aster Housing Association
Devizes, Wiltshire
2018.12 - 2022.09
- Drafted legal standard documents ensuring compliance for housing company
- Guaranteed compliant and secure storage of all documentation.
Pub Assistant Manager
Landsdowne Arms
Calne, Wiltshire
2013.08 - 2018.09
- Managed daily operations of pub to guarantee efficient service delivery.
- Led team to uphold exceptional standards of customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on company policies, customer service excellence, and sales techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Theatre Studies
Royal Holloway, University of London
EghamA-Levels -
Abbeyfield School
ChippenhamGCSEs -
Abbeyfield School
chippenhamSkills
- Curriculum design
- Student engagement
- Student assessment
- Professional development
- Classroom management
- Curriculum implementation
- Data analysis
- Collaborative planning
- Pastoral care
- Communication strategies
- Time management
- Parent engagement
- Extra-curricular coordination
- Team leadership
- Time-management
- Decision making
Languages
English
Education
other,other,other
Certification
- Currently studying for my NPQ in Leading behavior and culture
References
Emma Leigh-Bennett
Headteacher
Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Swindon, SN2 7SH
eleighbennett@kingsdownschool.co.uk
01793 822284
Anthony Russell
Assistant Headteacher responsible for behaviour and attendance, Key Stage 4.
Previous Line Manager
King Alfred's Academy
King Alfred's Academy, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BY
arussell@kas.cambrianlt.org
07927770577
Francesca Jafarian
Personal character reference
Managing Director
Sensation Station Center
12 Weston College Road, Plymouth, PL4 7AG
francescajafarian@gmail.com
07732140002
Timeline
Curriculum Lead Drama, Head of House
Kingsdown School
2024.09 - 2026.02
Drama Teacher
The Westgate School
2022.09 - 2024.08
Archivist
Aster Housing Association
2018.12 - 2022.09
Pub Assistant Manager
Landsdowne Arms
2013.08 - 2018.09
Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Theatre Studies
Royal Holloway, University of London
A-Levels -
Abbeyfield School
GCSEs -
Abbeyfield School