Christine Rowe

Successful, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher with 24 years of classroom experience. Proven ability to implement and plan various schemes of work, manage and train personnel, work independently and decisively as well as working as part of a close-knit team. Works closely with colleagues to deliver an outstanding level of educational and social evelopment and pastoral care with a child-centred approach.

Nurtures effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels and from varied disciplines such as educational psychologists and social workers, as well as parents and catechists. Focused, organised and thorough, with the ability to lead and motivate others. Committed to fostering supportive and stimulating learning environment that encourages student growth and success.

• In my voluntary work with Way Out in Gateshead I was fortunate enough to work alongside people from a variety of backgrounds, engaging them in outward-bound activities. My most notable experience was working on a tall ship with a young women’s group. The group were predominantly vulnerable young women, some of whom were not attending school due to bullying and other factors. This was a rewarding experience for all providing activities promoting self-esteem, assertiveness, stress management, fitness and social skills. I play bass guitar in several bands which has given me the opportunity to organise and take part in national and European tours. I still play in bands and enjoy performing. I enjoy the countryside, wild swimming and birdwatching.

• Organised many community-based or fundraising events
• Created detailed presentations for a wide audience
• Produced reports for Ofsted in my role as SENCO as part of Senior Leadership Team
• Followed regulations and procedures and rolled them out to staff
• Trained and monitored staff in SEND practices
• Created policies and schemes of work shared across multiple organisations
• Mentored and managed colleagues, student teachers and teaching assistants
• Conducted lesson observations and performance management meetings
• Organised World and European Day events and developed knowledge of other cultures
• Participated in and facilitated children’s participation in the South Tyneside Music Festival for many years
• Managed Special Educational Needs in school for 12 years as part of the Senior Leadership Team
• Planned & implemented the delivery of a rounded, inclusive & challenging curriculum for all pupils
• Completed and supervised referrals to outside agencies
• Evaluated other teachers and student teachers as part of my management role
• Wrote Modern Foreign Languages curriculum used across the Trust’s numerous schools
• Worked as part of a team to produce science resources across the trust
• Participated in the recruitment of staff including head teachers whilst volunteering as Staff Governor
• Spent a year living and working in Australia and worked for 6 weeks in a school in Beijing

· excellent subject knowledge and experience in delivering inclusive, nurturing teaching

· meeting diverse needs with engaging lessons

· skilled at planning and delivering curriculum using assessment to adapt teaching and inform planning

· positive behavioural management style, high expectations and high professional standards

· dedication to helping children  achieve their full potential socially and academically

· engaging confidently and sensitively with students, parents, colleagues, and external agencies to support pupil welfare

· prioritising competing demands, managing workloads, and adapting to a dynamic busy school.

· good knowledge of SEND code, practices and statutory compliance

· supporting the safety and well-being of vulnerable pupils in line with KCSIE and GDPR guidance.

· leading staff meetings and delivering training and mentoring

· writing clear and concise reports for a variety of audiences in a timely fashion

· excellent communication skills

· ability to work independently, accurately and efficiently

· strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

· creative reasoning and problem solving when planning for individual needs or collaborating on whole school issues of policies

· competency with IT Systems across platforms and data handling

· understanding of social issues

· flexibility towards work patterns and teaching styles

· a developing understanding of the needs of pupils with ASD and SEMH

· a commitment to learning and growing professionally

• approachable and dedicated to inspiring and motivating other