Claire Brown

• Director of Music
• Head of Performing Arts
• ECT Mentor
• SCITT Mentor
• Participant in Research School
• Level 3 Safeguarding Trained
• First Aid Trained
• Research Circle leader for MAT Performing Arts Circle
• Established partnerships with local arts organisations for increased performance opportunities.
• Orchestrated a diverse range of school concerts, showcasing student talent.
• Enhanced the department's public profile by arranging community music events.

• Year 7 Tutor
• Deputy director of progress for year 7
• Teacher of Music across key stage 3, 4 and 5
• Teacher of Music Technology across key stage 3, 4 and 5

• Teacher of Music across key stage 3 and 4
• Teacher of Music Technology across key stage 3 and 4
• Mentor to mixed year groups
• Increased student participation in extracurricular activities by promoting the benefits of musical education.
• Arranged school-wide concerts showcasing student talent, fostering a sense of community and pride.

• Supported students aged 8 to 16 with diverse needs, including non-verbal communication challenges, at Paddock Special School.

• Utilised tools such as Makaton, TEACCH, PECS, and Intensive Interaction to facilitate communication and engagement.

• Designed and led activities to help students express themselves, build confidence, and prepare for life beyond school.

• Used Intensive Interaction during music sessions to respond to students' movements, vocalisations, and eye contact, allowing them to guide musical elements like pitch and tempo.

• Fostered the development of more recognisable forms of communication through a student-led approach.

• Provided emotional support to students dealing with personal issues.
• Ensured a safe and respectful classroom environment with clear rules and expectations.
• Improved parent-teacher relationships through regular communication and meetings.