Cathleen Stammers
NORWICH,Select
Summary
Dedicated professional specializing in strategic planning, program evaluation, and curriculum development. Proven ability to deliver effective training and professional development while fostering strong relationships with diverse groups. Expertise in mentoring and coaching, inspiring motivation in others. Holds current safeguarding and prevent training along with a valid DBS certification, committed to driving impactful educational initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Year 2 & Reception (Maternity Cover)
St Clements Primary Academy
Norwich
2024.11 - 2025.07
- Gained practical experience in EYFS and KS1 settings by working closely with skilled colleagues, focusing on early childhood education strategies.
- Deepened knowledge of early reading and writing strategies to support effective educational practices.
Class Teacher
Evolution Academy Trust
Norwich
2020.01 - 2024.08
- Initially a maternity cover contract at Angel Road Junior School, before recommended to Bignold Primary by the headteacher to be a Class Teacher and Literacy Lead.
- Developed relationships with local partners such as libraries, museums, bookshops, local creatives and other local schools to ensure access to as many opportunities for Literacy curriculum enrichment and to foster a love of books and writing in the school community.
- Organised 'Stay and Read' and 'Reading Cafe' events designed to engage and inform parents.
- Engaged teachers in Norwich Writing Project to improve pupil attainment through more accurate assessment and developing classroom practice.
Primary Supply Teacher
Step Teachers
Norwich, UK
2019.01 - 2020.01
- As a supply teacher, I regularly taught in several local primary schools. I adapted quickly to different year groups and classrooms, ensuring minimal disruption to students' learning experience.
- I have taught daily supply and longer term assignments and have received excellent feedback from school leaders and have used this opportunity to develop excellent relationships with local headteachers and academies.
Class Teacher and Literacy Lead
St William’s Primary School
Norwich, UK
2013.01 - 2018.08
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management. Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
- Completed National Professional Qualification Middle leadership, an 18 month course for school leaders. The course included planning and evaluating improvement projects in schools, strategic planning and vision for leading improvement as well as accountability, resource and risk management.
- Spearheaded the rollout of a comprehensive English curriculum to elevate pupil engagement and writing proficiency. Facilitated targeted staff training, ensuring curriculum effectively addressed needs of educators and students.Oversaw curriculum implementation, leading to improved educational outcomes in compliance with national requirements.
KS2 Teacher
St. Nicholas Priory Primary
Norwich, UK
2007.01 - 2012.12
- Class Teacher :This was a challenging and creative environment that allowed me to develop strong behavioural management and assessment skills. Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods. Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils within my classroom.
- EAL Coordinator: Optimised budget to effectively utilise local services and maximise school capacity for enhancing the educational experience of EAL children. Designed training programmes and resources to empower staff in effectively supporting children with English as an additional language.
- Project Lead Teacher (Every Child a Writer Initiative) I coached educators in implementing effective writing strategies, ensuring engaging and supportive classroom environments delivering best practice.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Education
University of East Anglia
Norwich 2006.09 - 2007.07
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Bristol
Bristol 1998.01 - /2001
National Professional Qualification - Middle Leadership
Department for Education
NorfolkCambridge ESOL CELTA - Teaching English as an additional language
Select English
Cambridge /2006 - 2006.01
Skills
- Strategic planning and evaluation
- Programme, project and curriculum development
- Planning and delivering training and professional development
- Excellent communication skills and experience developing relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and age groups
- Up to date Safeguarding and Prevent training and up to date DBS
- Mentoring, coaching and inspiring motivation in others
Certification
- Child Protection and Safeguarding (in schools)
- Prevent
- DBS
ESOL Teaching
- Select English | Cambridge, UK | 2006
- Hosaka English Academy | Numazu Japan | 2003-2006
- GEOS English School | Mishima, Japan | 2002-2003
- I taught classes with monolingual and multilingual students and consistently received excellent feedback from students, colleagues and course directors.
Voluntary Experience & Community Projects
New Routes Organisation I completed the volunteer training programme with this organisation and supported with English language learning and homework club support for young people.
Age UK : I completed the volunteer course and spent a year as an Age UK 'befriender'.
Hobbies and Interests
When I have time, I look for interests that help to build my wellbeing and create community. For example, I enjoy book clubs and regular crafting activities with friends where we introduce each other to new activities.
From late spring to autumn I swim in the sea most weeks with a group who call ourselves Cart Gap Dippers. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature, share snacks. The group support develops confidence when sea swimming.
After a long wait, I am lucky enough to have an allotment and am learning about growing my own food with the advice and support of the other seasoned gardeners on my allotment plot.
I was a member of Norfolk Roller Derby from to and supported the team through being a member of the Board of Directors, developing maintaining pol for the amatuer sports team as well as ensuring inclusivity, fairness and financial accountability. After recovering form a period of illness, I have recently begun to reignite my passion for fitness and am trying to organise an older women's strength and conditioning group with the help of a local personal trainer.
Timeline
Year 2 & Reception (Maternity Cover)
St Clements Primary Academy
2024.11 - 2025.07
Class Teacher
Evolution Academy Trust
2020.01 - 2024.08
Primary Supply Teacher
Step Teachers
2019.01 - 2020.01
Class Teacher and Literacy Lead
St William’s Primary School
2013.01 - 2018.08
KS2 Teacher
St. Nicholas Priory Primary
2007.01 - 2012.12
Post Graduate Certificate - Education
University of East Anglia
2006.09 - 2007.07
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Bristol
1998.01 - /2001
Cambridge ESOL CELTA - Teaching English as an additional language
Select English
/2006 - 2006.01
National Professional Qualification - Middle Leadership
Department for Education