Ceri Owen

I started my teaching journey at Copthorne, training as part of the SCITT programme with my first placement within the school. I felt a real sense of comradery amongst the staff members and my journey was fully supported by nurturing and supportive colleagues. After my training year, I decided to apply for a full-time post at Copthorne as I had been so overwhelmed by the children's innate ability to learn and passion to expand their own knowledge. I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to share and develop my knowledge within the school and I look forward to seeing what the future holds, whilst I continue my journey. I have helped to develop engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods, as well as developing the curriculum with a group of colleagues. I have boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies, especially within my three years of working within Year 6 - ensuring that children achieved well in the KS2 SAT's hitting and exceeding targets that had been set. I have worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.

Planned and delivered structured educational and enrichment programmes for children and young people aged 3–11 and 14–17 within a highly regulated safeguarding environment. Demonstrated strong classroom and behaviour management skills, maintaining safe, inclusive and well-organised learning spaces that supported positive engagement and age-appropriate development.

Adapted curriculum delivery and activities to meet the diverse needs of learners, including children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and those requiring additional behavioural or emotional support. Used creative, child-centred approaches to promote participation, confidence and collaboration across a wide range of abilities.

Applied robust safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times, ensuring the welfare of all young people in care. Built positive relationships with children, teenagers and families, managing transitions between age groups effectively. Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary international team, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism and clear communication in a fast-paced setting.

Working for a motor finance broker, underwriting customer's personal finance claims. Running credit checks and working alongside major finance companies, in order to provide a reliable and robust service to customers, dealers and also company representatives. Each claim looked at personally, both at proposal and pay out stages. Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to mitigate potential issues. Collaborated with various stakeholders to drive business growth. Financial examination SAF (Specialist Automotive Finance) certificate awarded with a competency level of 98%.

Working within the Education PRM team, as part of a team to ensure all Colleges under our jurisdiction are correctly sourced in terms of Apprenticeships and Training to outside businesses. Administrative responsibilities, computer and telephone-based work as part of daily tasks. Managed business relationships to ensure loyalty and long-term commitment. Achieved client satisfaction by managing key accounts effectively.

Stage Management Role, working alongside the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, with the Youth Theatre Company to produce an original theatre performance. Stage management duties were split between me and one other. Responsible for; set, costume and prop sourcing, rehearsals, blocking of performance and final running of performance. Worked to very strict deadlines, to achieve a perfectly timed and all-round polished performance for cast and crew. Given social media and marketing responsibilities also, to ensure event was highly successful.

Overseas sales team and boat coordinator. Looked after all Mallorca Rocks guests throughout the summer, had to form a strong rapport with each of the groups. Achieved weekly overseas sales targets, within a small team for; Mallorca Rocks excursions and outside of hotel events. Worked as part of the team on each excursion, which took place outside of the hotel. Given boat coordinator responsibilities; leading a team twice weekly and ensuring ticket sales were high, ratios were balanced and that each customer enjoyed their sail. Master of ceremonies for various live events, to ensure public interaction and response, involving public speaking to large crowds on stage.