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David Harkness

WORCESTER,County (optional)

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in assessment design and evaluation, subject specialisation, lesson planning, and behavioural management. Demonstrates a strong ability to create effective learning environments and develop comprehensive educational programmes. Committed to fostering student success through innovative teaching strategies and continuous improvement. Aims to contribute to the advancement of educational standards and practices.

Talented Science Teacher skilled in building staff and student relationships for positive, productive learning environments. Plans and prioritises to achieve workload within agreed timeframes. Aids positive learning outcomes through supportive teaching and mentoring.

I had a serious road accident in October 2021. The injuries from this and their treatment meant I was unable to work until September 2025 when I was able to work as a supply teacher at Haybridge School, covering for an ill Science teacher.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Science Teacher

Haybridge Highs SSchool
Hagley, Worcestershire
09.2005 - 07.2023
  • Worked with head of science to develop, implement and monitor schemes of work, course delivery and pupil survey in line with school policy.
  • Differentiated lessons when necessary to give all students access to curriculum regardless of disability, English proficiency or instructional level.
  • Modified educational courses to account for exam and curricula changes.
  • Maintained updated curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.

Science Teacher

Burntwood School for Girls
Tooting, London
09.1999 - 07.2005
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular links in lessons.
  • Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
  • Assisted weaker students after school hours, offering personalised support for better understanding of topics covered in class.
  • Fostered interest in science by implementing interactive experiments.

Education

PGCE - Science (Biology)

Institute of Education
London
09.1998 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Physiological Science

Oxford University
Oxford
10.1991 - 06.1994

A-Levels -

Hartlepool Sixth Form College
Hartlepool
09.1989 - 07.1991

GCSEs -

High Tunstall School
Hartlepool
09.1984 - 07.1989

Skills

  • Assessment design and evaluation
  • Subject specialisation
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavioural Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Science Teacher

Haybridge Highs SSchool
09.2005 - 07.2023

Science Teacher

Burntwood School for Girls
09.1999 - 07.2005

PGCE - Science (Biology)

Institute of Education
09.1998 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Physiological Science

Oxford University
10.1991 - 06.1994

A-Levels -

Hartlepool Sixth Form College
09.1989 - 07.1991

GCSEs -

High Tunstall School
09.1984 - 07.1989
David Harkness