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Craig Richardson

Swindon,Wiltshire

Summary

Passionate Primary School Teacher with more than 20 years of experience in developing and implementing diverse and creative curriculums. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, self-esteem and responsibility. Holds a TESOL certification, demonstrating a commitment to high standards in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teacher and teacher trainer

White Horse Federation
Swindon, Wiltshire
09.2023 - Current
  • Delivered ECT training to adult learners through workshops and seminars.
  • Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
  • Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.

Assistant Principal

White Horse Federation - Haydon Wick Primary School
09.2018 - 08.2025
  • Work with and support the Principal of Haydon Wick and other members of the Senior Leadership Team on key school leadership and management areas.
  • Provide an excellent example as a leading classroom practitioner.
  • Monitor, evaluate and review pupil progress, achievement and attainment across the school.
  • Conduct performance management reviews of staff.
  • Accountable for curriculum budget area, setting targets and monitoring the impact.
  • Lead professional development throughout the school.
  • Duration: 4 years and 9 months (01-Sep-2018 - Current Job)

Teacher and Head of KS2

White Horse Federation - Drove Primary School
09.2008 - 08.2018
  • Working with and supporting the Principal, the Head of Teaching and Learning and other members of the Senior Leadership team on key school leadership and management areas.
  • Providing an example of excellence as a leading classroom practitioner.
  • Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing pupil progress, achievement and attainment across KS2.
  • Undertaking performance management reviews for staff.
  • Leading professional development throughout the school.
  • Duration: 10 years (01-Sep-2008 - 01-Aug-2018)
  • Reason for leaving: To become the Assistant Principal at Haydon Wick Primary School.

TEFL Teacher

Various
Changzhou, Ankang, Arezzo, China And Italy
08.2001 - 01.2007

08/2001 - 08/2002 - Changzhou International School, China. Teach In China programe. TEFL teacher.
09/2003 - 06/2005 - VSO - Ankang University, China. TEFL teacher.
10/2005 - 12/2005 - Global Vision International, volunteer on Edini game reserve, South Africa.
01/2006 - 04/2006 - Global Vision International, intern on dolphin research project, Wasini Island, Kenya.
10/2006 - 01/2007 - Arezzo Language School, Arezzo, Italy. TEFL teacher.

Education

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary and Early Years (5 - 11)

Bath Spa University
Bath
09.2007 - 06.2008

Cambridge CELTA - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Cambridge
10.2002

Bachelor of Science - Sport Science and Geography

University of Surrey
Twickenham, London
09.1997 - 06.2000

Skills

  • Educational leadership
  • Second language teaching
  • Artistic technique demonstration
  • Training and Development
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • TESOL certification

References

References available upon request.

Training

  • NPQLTD -Leading Teacher Development April 2025 - present day
  • NPQML, National College for Teaching and Leaning, 2014-10 - 2015-06
  • Aspire Leadership Course, Enhancing Learning Ltd., 2021-10 - 2022-06 and follow-up course 2021-10 - 2022-05
  • Cambridge TEFL Certificate 07, 2003

Hobbies and Interests

I am a father of two young boys, so this ensures most of my spare time is taken up providing as many exciting experiences for them, as possible. I love spending time with them and supporting them with their hobbies - football, swimming and indoor rock-climbing.  Aside from spending time with my family, I enjoy walking and hiking, playing chess and reading. I love to be outdoors and enjoy spending time surrounded by the natural world. Every few years, I like to take part in a physical challenge for charity. I really like to push myself and try something difficult, as I like the sense of achievement attained afterwards. I have supported many causes in the last fourteen years including Water Aid, CALM, Cancer Research and Parkinson's UK. My challenges have included rowing a boat down the Thames, a sky dive, completing the Tough Mudder and doing the National Three Peaks Challenge.

Before I became a teacher, I enjoyed travelling and working abroad. I have worked in China, South Africa, Kenya and Italy and have traveled around many countries in Asia, Africa and Europe. I enjoyed experiencing new cultures and customs. 

Timeline

Teacher and teacher trainer

White Horse Federation
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Principal

White Horse Federation - Haydon Wick Primary School
09.2018 - 08.2025

Teacher and Head of KS2

White Horse Federation - Drove Primary School
09.2008 - 08.2018

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary and Early Years (5 - 11)

Bath Spa University
09.2007 - 06.2008

TEFL Teacher

Various
08.2001 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Sport Science and Geography

University of Surrey
09.1997 - 06.2000

Cambridge CELTA - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Cambridge

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