Claire Oyston
Stockton-On-Tees,North Yorkshire
Summary
Level 7 Specialist Dyslexia Assessor (AMBDA, APC) providing diagnostic assessments recognised by schools and examination boards across the UK. I have worked with hundreds of children and young people across the North East, delivering thorough, evidence‑based evaluations that place the child’s wellbeing at the centre. My reports offer clear insight and practical recommendations, helping families and schools turn assessment outcomes into meaningful support.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant headteacher
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust
Middlesbrough, Teesside
2026.04 - Current
- Contribute to whole‑school strategic planning and improvement priorities.
- Lead on key areas such as SEND, literacy, behaviour and curriculum depending on allocation.
- Analyse school data to identify trends, gaps and priorities for action.
- Support the Headteacher in driving a positive, inclusive school culture.
Phase SENDCO
The Legacy Learning Trust
Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
2023.09 - Current
- Coordinating support for children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and developing the school’s SEND Policy to make sure all children get a consistent, high quality response to meeting their needs in school
- Ensure that parents are: involved in supporting their child’s learning; kept informed about the support their child is getting; involved in reviewing how their child is doing;.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, learning and standards of achievement, setting targets for improvement
- Liaise with all people who may be coming into school to help support a child’s learning e.g. Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist etc…
- Update the school’s SEND register (a system for ensuring all the SEND needs of children in this school are known) to ensure that there are excellent records of progress and needs
- Provide specialist support for teachers and support staff in the school so they can help children with SEND in the school achieve the best progress possible
- Liaise with the local secondary schools in order to ensure the smooth and planned transition of pupils with Special Educational Needs.
UKS2 Phase Leader
The Legacy Learning Trust
Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
2021.09 - Current
- Lead and manage a large team of teachers and support staff to uphold teacher standards and accelerate pupil progress.
- Oversee the welfare and achievement of 180 children.
- Monitor and raise standards of achievement across UKS2.
- Lead pupil progress meetings.
- Formulate and evaluate action plans.
- Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning across UKS2.
- Provide pastoral support within the phase, liaising with class teachers, team leaders, parents and other external stakeholders.
- Devise curriculum strategy to meet national targets.
- Support head teacher in revising and implementing whole School Development Plans.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of the whole school curriculum.
Classroom Teacher
The Legacy Learning Trust
Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
2013.09 - 2021.07
- Planned, prepared and delivered engaging lessons to suit all learning styles.
- Fostered positive relationships with all children.
- Established strong relationships with parents and stakeholders.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments.
- Moderated KS2 writing on behalf of the local authority.
- Lead a core subject (Science) to improve standards across the school.
- Maintained accurate and complete records.
- Organised whole-school events and residentials.
Classroom Teacher
Mowden Primary School
Darlington, County Durham
2011.09 - 2013.07
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
- Prepared and delivered creative curriculum for children aged 4-11 in subjects including maths and English.
- Evaluated students' academic progress, liaising with parents to facilitate cohesive learning environments at home and in school.
- Supported SEND students using evidence-based techniques.
- Maintained working knowledge of Key Stage 2 curriculum and related guidance.
- Led parent meetings to discuss student attendance, attainment and behaviour.
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
- Coordinated educational school trips to broaden student learning.
Education
NPQSENDCo - SEND
Ambition Institute
London 2024.09 - 2026.07
Level 7 (SpLD Dyslexia) AMBDA, APC - Dyslexia
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 2025.01 - 2026.06
NPQLT Leading Teaching - Leadership in Education
Teacher Development Trust
London 2022.09 - 2023.07
PGCE Primary Education (with QTS) - Primary Teaching
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne2011-07
Master of Arts - Print Journlalism
University of Leeds
Leeds2006-08
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications
University of Lincoln
Lincoln2002-07
Timeline
Assistant headteacher
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust
2026.04 - Current
Level 7 (SpLD Dyslexia) AMBDA, APC - Dyslexia
Edge Hill University
2025.01 - 2026.06
NPQSENDCo - SEND
Ambition Institute
2024.09 - 2026.07
Phase SENDCO
The Legacy Learning Trust
2023.09 - Current
NPQLT Leading Teaching - Leadership in Education
Teacher Development Trust
2022.09 - 2023.07
UKS2 Phase Leader
The Legacy Learning Trust
2021.09 - Current
Classroom Teacher
The Legacy Learning Trust
2013.09 - 2021.07
Classroom Teacher
Mowden Primary School
2011.09 - 2013.07
PGCE Primary Education (with QTS) - Primary Teaching
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Master of Arts - Print Journlalism
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications
University of Lincoln