Daniel Thomas
Goole,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
Experienced educator with over 4 years in teaching and curriculum development for KS3 and KS4 Design and Food Technology. Delivered GCSE coursework while implementing intervention strategies and managing health and safety in workshops. Led SEND initiatives, including EHCP applications and Individual Learning Plans, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice. Fostered inclusive cultures through staff training, multi-agency collaboration, and innovative lesson planning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Provision Teacher
Bentley New Village Primary School
2025.11 - 2026.02
- Lead specialist provision supporting pupils with social and communication needs.
- Design personalised learning programmes aligned with developmental and EHCP targets.
- Lead and coach teaching assistants, modelling inclusive and high-expectation practice.
- Deliver phonics and communication interventions for pre-verbal learners.
- Collaborate closely with parents to ensure consistency between home and school.
SENCo
St Michael’s CE Academy
2025.01 - 2025.10
- Led whole-school SEND strategy in alignment with the SEND Code of Practice.
- Oversaw identification, assessment and provision for pupils with SEND.
- Monitored intervention impact and ensured measurable progress outcomes.
- Liaised with educational psychologists, SALT, SENART and external agencies.
- Contributed to Academy Improvement Planning and inclusive practice development.
SENCo
Crawshaw Academy
2023.09 - 2024.12
- Managed SEND register and statutory compliance.
- Prepared EHCP applications and coordinated annual reviews.
- Designed and monitored ILPs with measurable targets.
- Led staff CPD on adaptive teaching and inclusive strategies.
- Evaluated teaching quality for pupils with SEND.
Teacher of Design Technology (Food & DT)
Baysgarth School
2021.09 - 2023.08
- Delivered KS3 & KS4 Food Technology and KS3 Product & 3D Design.
- Embedded iterative design processes and structured design briefs.
- Introduced baseline assessments to improve progress tracking.
- Grew GCSE Food Technology uptake from 10 to 63+ students within two years.
- Contributed to Progress 8 score of +1.8 through structured coursework support and targeted intervention.
- Maintained rigorous health & safety standards within practical environments.
- Led extracurricular cooking clubs and enrichment opportunities.
Trainee Teacher – Design Technology (SCITT Route)
Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training / The Education Alliance
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Planned and delivered structured lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Adapted teaching to meet a range of learning needs.
- Assessed pupil progress and contributed to departmental planning.
- Successfully completed statutory induction (ECT framework).
Education
NPQSL -
Teach First
PGCert National Award for SEN Coordination - undefined
University of Sunderland
PGCert Design & Technology - undefined
Yorkshire Wolds ITT
BEd (Hons) Education - SEN/ALN
Wrexham Glyndwr University
AAT Level 2 & 3 - undefined
Wirral Met College
Skills
- Teaching & Curriculum
- KS3 & KS4 Art, Product Design, 3D Design and Food Technology
- GCSE coursework delivery and intervention strategies
- Iterative design process and project-based learning
- Practical workshop and food room health & safety management
- Baseline and end-of-unit assessment design
- Progress tracking and data-informed curriculum adaptation
- SEND & Inclusion Leadership
- EHCP applications and statutory compliance
- Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle implementation
- Development of ILPs and Inclusion Passports
- SEND Code of Practice expertise
- Staff training and coaching in adaptive practice
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Whole-school SEND strategy development
- Staff mentoring and CPD delivery
- Safeguarding and inclusive culture building
- Parent engagement and partnership working
- Innovative lesson planning
Governance Experience
- Primary School Governor (SEND Focus)
- Contribute to strategic oversight of SEND provision.
- Support curriculum mapping in specialist EYFS provision for non-verbal pupils.
- Monitor inclusion strategy, resource allocation and statutory compliance.
- Work with senior leaders to evaluate SEND impact and development priorities.
Professional Information
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Awarded June 2021
- Enhanced DBS (Nov 2025)
- Full ECT induction completed
- Right to work in the UK
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Provision Teacher
Bentley New Village Primary School
2025.11 - 2026.02
SENCo
St Michael’s CE Academy
2025.01 - 2025.10
SENCo
Crawshaw Academy
2023.09 - 2024.12
Teacher of Design Technology (Food & DT)
Baysgarth School
2021.09 - 2023.08
Trainee Teacher – Design Technology (SCITT Route)
Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training / The Education Alliance
2020.09 - 2021.08
PGCert National Award for SEN Coordination - undefined
University of Sunderland
PGCert Design & Technology - undefined
Yorkshire Wolds ITT
BEd (Hons) Education - SEN/ALN
Wrexham Glyndwr University
AAT Level 2 & 3 - undefined
Wirral Met College
NPQSL -
Teach First