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Clare McStea

Teacher
Rothbury,Northumberland

Summary

Accomplished Specialist SEND Teacher with a proven track record at Collingwood School And Media Arts College, adept in delivering inclusive education and enhancing student engagement through innovative music and arts integration. Expert in safeguarding and trauma-informed teaching, significantly improving learning outcomes. Skilled in fostering academic and emotional growth, demonstrating exceptional leadership and creative problem-solving abilities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Specialist SEND Teacher

Collingwood School And Media Arts College
2004.09 - Current
  • Class teacher duties, as set out in the Teachers’ Standards, in line with UPRMAX.
  • Teach English to KS3.
  • Plan and delivered phonics intervention
  • Teach Music to KS1-5.
  • Deliver Arts Award at KS4.
  • Teach PHSE to all key stages
  • Perform the role of class tutor, building relationships and providing emotional and educational support.
  • Responsible for monitoring progress of each pupil as identified in their EHCP’s
  • Set and review annual and termly targets using information from EHCPs and in line with school policy and procedure and the SEND Code of Practice.
  • PHSE lead: 2021-2023
  • Researched an appropriate curriculum for PHSRE.
  • Adapted and modified schemes of work and implemented the PHSE Curriculum across the school.
  • Wrote a policy for the new statutory RHSE curriculum, and shared it with parents and governors.
  • Planned a series of CPD for all staff.
  • Monitored the delivery and assessment of PHSRE across all key stages.
  • Planned a programme of ‘drop down’ days for RSE and invited speakers from the LEA
  • Delivered the PHSE curriculum across KS3 and 4.
  • RE lead: 2009-2012
  • Researched and developed new schemes of work for KS1-KS5.
  • Planned ‘super learning’ days across all key stages.
  • Created teaching resources and modelled teaching.
  • Monitored the delivery and quality of teaching and learning across key stages.
  • Work closely with the Support Assistants and SENCO to ensure that barriers to learning and correct provision are in place for individual students, as stipulated in their ECHPs.
  • Liaise with therapists and specialists.
  • Prepare and equip students for post 16 education and career pathways.
  • Communicate with parents, providing clear information and feedback and supporting with continuity of learning at home.
  • Work alongside other professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists and Educational Psychologists.
  • Monitor the social, physical and emotional welfare of the students.
  • Understand the range of learning difficulties and disabilities and barriers, and creating a personal and targeted approach to teaching.
  • Assess and report on pupils progress and achievements.
  • Provide a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures.
  • Facilitate and attend outings, after school clubs, school social activities and school trips.
  • Commit to CPD and attend school based training.
  • Currently developing a whole school music strategy in line with the new National Plan for Music.
  • Developing and adapting schemes of work for music and drama, establishing cross curricular links
  • Developing a range of assessment tools for music to ensure accessibility, inclusivity and progression.
  • Working with Music Partnership North to develop a SEND music network.
  • Organising peripatetic tutors,
  • Delivering whole class instrument lessons.
  • Delivering weekly music lessons to all key stages.
  • Running choirs, singing assemblies.
  • Producing termly music / drama performances.
  • Leading and delivering Arts Award.
  • Establishing partnerships and links with the Creative Arts industry to enhance the experiences of students within the arts.
  • Advising and supporting class teachers and subject leads on cross curricular teaching and opportunities for the integration of the arts and creativity within their subject area and daily practice.
  • Planning an annual whole arts week with integrates all subject areas

Class Teacher Year 6

El Alsson International Shool
Cairo
2005.09 - 2006.08
  • Year 6 class teacher.
  • Taught all subjects to bi-lingual learners.
  • Wrote termly and yearly reports.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement
  • Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts

Primary Class Teacher KS1

International School Of Ferrara
2002.09 - 2004.08
  • Developed and adapted English schemes of work for all KS1 and 2. Lead the implementation of the English curriculum. Monitored staff.
  • Taught all subjects at KS1
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using both formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes

Class Teacher, Year 3 &4

Benson Primary School
1993.03 - 2004.08
  • Class teacher.
  • Taught all subjects.
  • Wrote termly and annual reports.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives

Class Teacher ( Yr5)

Lord Blyton Primary School
2002.04 - 2002.07

Class teacher responsibilities. Taught all primary subjects.

RE and PHSE Teacher KS3 and 4

Joseph Swan Technology School
2002.01 - 2002.04

Taught RE and PHSE across KS3 and 4.

Specialist SEMH Teacher

Eslington School SEMH
2001.10 - 2001.12

Class Teacher for students with complex SEMH and SEND needs

EnglishTeacher

Sa Graduada Primary School
2000.09 - 2001.08

Taught all primary subjects to bilingual learners using English as their 2nd language.



English Teacher. KS1-KS2

CP. Pio Baroja, Primary School
1999.09 - 2000.08

Taught English across the primary phase.

Class Teacher Yr 6, Art Coordinator

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
1997.09 - 1999.08
  • Year 6 class teacher.
  • Wrote termly and yearly reports. Prepared and administered SATS
  • Subject lead for Art.
  • Delivered CPD.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting respect and fostering a climate conducive to learning
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records

Specialist SEND Teacher, Music Teacher

Continental School Of Cairo
1996.09 - 1997.08

Taught all subjects to bilingual students with different needs and abilities.

Taught music across key stages.



Class Teacher , Year 5/6

Blue Gate Fields Junior School
1994.12 - 1995.07

Class Teacher

Taught all subjects

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theology And Religious Studies, Education- QTS

Roehampton Institute, University of Surrey
Roehampton, Surrey
1988.09 - 1993.07

Skills

  • Recent training and Qualifications

  • NPQSL

  • Safeguarding

  • Thrive Training

  • Attachment In Schools

  • Trauma Informed Teaching- ACES

  • Sensory processing and ASD

  • Implementing a Recovery Curriculum

  • Leading RSE in a SEND setting

  • Leading and implementing the new RSE curriculum

  • Behaviour Management

  • Qualification in Cultural Leadership

  • Arts Mark leadership training

  • NPQML

  • Leading Music. Notation and singing

  • Music Policy and planning

  • Sounds of Intent: An inclusive Framework for Musical Engagement.

  • Drake Music; Assisted technology for inclusive music making:

  • Arts Award Advisor training

  • TEACCH

Timeline

Class Teacher Year 6

El Alsson International Shool
2005.09 - 2006.08

Specialist SEND Teacher

Collingwood School And Media Arts College
2004.09 - Current

Primary Class Teacher KS1

International School Of Ferrara
2002.09 - 2004.08

Class Teacher ( Yr5)

Lord Blyton Primary School
2002.04 - 2002.07

RE and PHSE Teacher KS3 and 4

Joseph Swan Technology School
2002.01 - 2002.04

Specialist SEMH Teacher

Eslington School SEMH
2001.10 - 2001.12

EnglishTeacher

Sa Graduada Primary School
2000.09 - 2001.08

English Teacher. KS1-KS2

CP. Pio Baroja, Primary School
1999.09 - 2000.08

Class Teacher Yr 6, Art Coordinator

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
1997.09 - 1999.08

Specialist SEND Teacher, Music Teacher

Continental School Of Cairo
1996.09 - 1997.08

Class Teacher , Year 5/6

Blue Gate Fields Junior School
1994.12 - 1995.07

Class Teacher, Year 3 &4

Benson Primary School
1993.03 - 2004.08

Bachelor of Arts - Theology And Religious Studies, Education- QTS

Roehampton Institute, University of Surrey
1988.09 - 1993.07
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