Christopher Matthews

Class teacher of 11-16 boys who all require an EHCP for the Social, Emotional and Mental Health special needs.

Work effectively as a staff team to manage the most complex behaviours within a special school setting.

Work with external agencies to support and build positive futures for students.

Use an effective behaviour management toolkit, including physical intervention training using PROACT-SCIPr.

Build excellent relationships with parents / carers in order to have clear dialogue and produce the best outcomes for their child.

Subject Leader of Mathematics 2020 – Present

Develop the Long, Medium and Short-term Curriculum plans within Maths.

Mentor fellow subject leads with their curriculum plans to model best practice.

Perform book scrutiny, learning walks to gain evidence for performance management cycles.

Observe staff towards their performance management cycles as Maths Lead.

Effectively track, analyse and report to Senior Leadership Team with findings and action plan for further development.

Work closely with external visitors to the school such as the School Improvement Partners, Local Authority Visits and demonstrate best practice.

Involved in Ofsted visits of the school and have experience of Deep Dive discussions with Lead inspectors and demonstrating a positive approach to subject leadership and pupil outcomes.

2nd in Faculty Role

Support the head of Faculty in leading 5 departments in their academic growth.

Line managed staff across the faculty towards their performance management targets.

Create action plans for CPD requirements following performance management cycles

Be a confident role model to staff and lead by example.

2015 – 2019

Lead Physical Education department as Head of Department.

Support teaching staff in their behaviour management strategies in my role as Head of Department.

2007 – 2019

To deliver practical core physical education lessons across key stage 3 and 4.

Take an active role in delivering extra - curricular activities in a range of sports.

Promote the school in a positive manner at district, county, regional and national competitions.

To deliver theoretical GCSE and BTEC physical education at key stage 4

Liaise with examination boards for Practical moderation for GCSE and BTEC Physical Education qualifications.

2016 – 2019

Taught Mathematics to Key Stage 3 pupils.

Follow school marking policy accurately

Effectively track pupil progress and introduce relevant interventions to further support learners in their academic journey.

Undertake learning walks, work book scrutiny and feedback to staff team and Senior Leadership Team.

Attend Middle leader meetings contributing to the progress of the faculty.

Head of PSHE 2013 – 2015

Create a whole school PSHE curriculum and oversee its implementation.

To liaise with parents to offer feedback about their child through telephone calls and email.

Head Lifeguard and supervisor

Pool lifeguard

Organise Lifeguard team and oversee poolside operations

Administer first aid treatment

Camp Counsellor and looking after children in my care

Teacher of Swimming and Lifeguarding Skills

Store Porter

Provided support to customers by addressing inquiries and concerns