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Warwick

Summary

I am a passionate educator, whose motivation is providing young people with the most equitable education possible. With fifteen years experience in inner-city schools, I have seen first hand how effective teaching can lead to social mobility. I have used my position, as a school leader in different capacities, to drive change at faculty and whole-school level and support and develop staff to be the best they can be, to positively improve the lives of students. Throughout my career I have delivered successful CPD to staff at all levels; mentored trainees and teachers new to the profession, and coached staff, all with great success. I have always been excited by pedagogy and learning and teaching, but my heart lies in English and the wonderful ability our subject has to transform the hearts, minds, and lives of people.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Strategic Lead for Literacy

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
Coventry
09.2022 - Current
  • Strategically plan to ensure school improvement priorities are met
  • Lead and motivate teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support
  • Plan and deliver CPD at all levels
  • Elevate school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships
  • Analyse data trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended actions and interventions
  • Collaborate with parents and teaching staff and other stake-holders on strategies to promote better outcomes
  • Stay current on research which recommends effective strategies and classroom practice
  • Modernise and develop curriculums and educational approaches to enhance student learning
  • Mentor and coach teachers and support staff roles boosting support and outcomes
  • Increased reading progress, particularly with SEND and EAL students

Assistant Professional Mentor for ITT and ECF

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
Coventry
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Encouraged mentees to set SMART goals, providing support and accountability to help achieve objectives.
  • Maintained knowledge of new and emerging instructional techniques and tools to improve service delivery.
  • Listened actively to mentees' concerns, goals and challenges, providing empathetic understanding and personalised guidance.
  • Identified and assessed mentees' strengths, weaknesses and areas for development to create tailored mentoring plans.
  • Guided trainees in goal-setting techniques to support ongoing progress after program completion.
  • Facilitated access to local resources and skills development opportunities to help trainees achieve goals.
  • Provided constructive feedback and guidance during setbacks, helping mentees overcome challenges, learn from mistakes and develop resilience.
  • Mentored individuals across various levels of experience, providing guidance and support to both aspiring professionals and seasoned leaders.
  • Empowered mentees to make informed decisions, evaluate options and weigh risks and benefits to make choices aligned with values and goals.
  • Established reputation as trusted advisor for mentees throughout their careers.
  • Delivered one-on-one sessions to guide mentees through various subjects and challenges.
  • Adapted mentoring approach to accommodate different learning styles and personalities.
  • Cultivated strong and trusting rapport with clients, building safe and inclusive environments.
  • Maintained confidentiality to create safe and supportive space for open dialogue and growth.
  • Provided constructive feedback and guidance, challenging mentees to expand perspectives and reach full potential.

Head of Faculty (English)

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
Coventry
09.2019 - 02.2022
  • Recruited and hired qualified staff to build a successful and high-performing team
  • Modernised educational approaches to enhance student learning
  • Developed and diversified the English curriculum at all key stages complying with National Curriculum and Exam board requirements
  • Stayed current on research and recommended practices within the English subject field

  • Line management and mentoring of assistant leaders and early career teachers, and trainees promoting talent development and progression into leadership roles across Castle Phoenix Trust
  • Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff
  • Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships: worked with all stake-holders to promote better outcomes
  • Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents

KS4 English Lead

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
Coventry
06.2015 - 09.2022
  • Supported Head of English with the leadership of the faculty
  • Stayed current on applicable codes and guidelines to maintain compliant programme operations within Key Stage 4
  • Analysed data trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
  • Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
  • Modernised the Key Stage 4 curriculum and resources and led on educational approaches to enhance student learning.
  • Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
  • Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships: worked within a Collaborative of schools to share good practice and up-skill staff

Leader of Learning / Lead Practitioner

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
Coventry
06.2015 - Current
  • Championing Learning and Teaching strategies
  • Supporting staff in a coaching/mentoring capacity
  • Delivering high-quality CPD
  • Leading on L&T within faculty
  • Use data to help identify gaps that need closing
  • Conduct and read research

Lead Practitioner and Literacy Lead

Stoke Park
Coventry
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Similar to roles at Caludon, on a smaller scale

Head of Year 7

Stoke Park
Coventry
09.2013 - 12.2013
  • Covered a maternity leave helping year 7 students in their transition period.

Head of Drama

Stoke Park
Coventry
12.2012 - 07.2013
  • Taught students key concepts to excel in target art form and meet demands of course examinations.
  • Organised opportunities for students to showcase their work.
  • Led QA
  • Mentored colleague new to the profession
  • Developed and delivered curriculum

Teacher of English and Drama

Stoke Park
Coventry
09.2009 - 05.2015

Education

NPQLTD - Education and Teacher Development

University College London
London
10/2021 - 02/2023

NPQSL - Leadership

University College London
London
10/2020 - 02/2022

NPQML - Middle Leadership

University College London
London
01/2012 - 01/2013

PGCE in English and Drama - Education

University of Warwick
Coventry
09/2008 - 07/2009

English Language, Literature, and Education - 2:1 BA Hons - English and Education

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
09/2005 - 07/2008

A-Levels -

Myton School
Warwick, Warwickshire
09/2001 - 07/2003

GCSE -

Myton School
Warwick, Warwickshire

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Action planning
  • Staffing and supporting staff
  • Parent communication
  • Programme management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Staff evaluations
  • Time management
  • Team-player
  • Independent
  • Sociable

Custom

  • Reading
  • Theatre
  • Eating Out
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Musicals
  • Karaoke
  • Walking my dog
  • Pub lunches
  • Films and TV series

Timeline

Strategic Lead for Literacy

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Professional Mentor for ITT and ECF

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
02.2022 - 09.2022

Head of Faculty (English)

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
09.2019 - 02.2022

KS4 English Lead

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
06.2015 - 09.2022

Leader of Learning / Lead Practitioner

Castle Phoenix Trust (Caludon Castle)
06.2015 - Current

Lead Practitioner and Literacy Lead

Stoke Park
01.2014 - 06.2015

Head of Year 7

Stoke Park
09.2013 - 12.2013

Head of Drama

Stoke Park
12.2012 - 07.2013

Teacher of English and Drama

Stoke Park
09.2009 - 05.2015

NPQLTD - Education and Teacher Development

University College London
10/2021 - 02/2023

NPQSL - Leadership

University College London
10/2020 - 02/2022

NPQML - Middle Leadership

University College London
01/2012 - 01/2013

PGCE in English and Drama - Education

University of Warwick
09/2008 - 07/2009

English Language, Literature, and Education - 2:1 BA Hons - English and Education

University of Birmingham
09/2005 - 07/2008

A-Levels -

Myton School
09/2001 - 07/2003

GCSE -

Myton School

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