Deborah Ashley
City of London,City of London
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in the classroom and delivering professional development. Accomplished in cultivating long-term relationships with students and professional relationships with parents, staff and stakeholders. Clear communicator who prioritises students' success, as well as their holistic development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
EYFS Lead
Halley House School
Hackney, London
2024.09 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day teaching duties accurately and efficiently.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Enhanced children's interest in learning by creating innovative and engaging lesson plans.
- Organised fun educational activities to stimulate children's intellectual curiosity.
- Developed strong relationships with parents for consistent communication about pupil progress.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively for a positive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress for review purposes.
- Provided support for students with special education needs to ensure inclusivity in the classroom.
Assistant Head teacher
Shoreditch Park Primary School
Hackney, London
2023.09 - 2024.08
- Invigorated curriculum design to better meet national education standards for both EYFS and KS1.
- Led parent-teacher meetings, fostering open dialogue regarding student progress and concerns.
- Supported staff, parents and SEND pupils throughout their learning journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all students.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents for improved student support.
- Advocated for continuous professional development for staff members resulting in improved teaching quality.
- Identified areas of improvement through rigorous assessment procedures resulting in raised attainment levels.
Teacher
Halley House School
City of London, City of London
2018.09 - 2023.08
- Served as Deputy DSL, ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols.
- Acted as Deputy SENDCo for 24 months, facilitating support for diverse learning needs.
- Led Early Reading initiatives for EYFS and KS1, enhancing literacy outcomes.
- Championed mental health advocacy by liaising with CAMHS and WAMHS.
- Taught Reception and Year 1 classes, delivering engaging and effective lessons.
- Directed Phase 1 curriculum, promoting consistent educational standards.
- Established school-based nursery in September 2021 to provide early years education.
Head of School
Sutton VC CE Infant School
Sutton, Norfolk
2016.09 - 2018.08
- Arranged cover during staff absence using reputable supply teachers.
- Organised meeting bookings and prepared spaces and catering in advance.
- Managed and maintained comprehensive school and staff diaries.
- Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost programme outreach.
Senior Teacher
Kings Park Infant School
Dereham, Norfolk
2013.09 - 2016.08
- Forged positive external relationships for improved community integration.
- Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment standards.
- Devised curriculum strategy to meet national targets.
- Advanced teaching styles through staff mentoring for maximised student engagement.
- Promoted extra-curricular activities aligned to educational targets.
- Supported head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
- Enriched learning environments to stimulate student learning and achievement.
- Deputised in head teacher's absence to lead high-achieving teaching staff.
Senior Teacher
Beetley Primary School
Beetley, Norfolk
2009.09 - 2013.08
- Forged positive external relationships for improved community integration.
- Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment standards.
- Devised curriculum strategy to meet national targets.
- Advanced teaching styles through staff mentoring for maximised student engagement.
- Promoted extra-curricular activities aligned to educational targets.
- Enriched learning environments to stimulate student learning and achievement.
- Supported head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
- Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.
- Spearheaded community fundraisers and cultivated partnerships to increase programme revenue.
- Stayed current on applicable codes and guidelines to maintain compliant programme operations.
Teacher
Toftwood Infant School
Dereham , Norfolk
2008.09 - 2009.08
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Teacher
Terrington St Clement Primary School
Terrington St Clement , Norfolk
2008.04 - 2008.08
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons in an effort to increase student understanding.
Nursery Teacher
Westfield Infant and Nursery School
Watton, Norfolk
2007.11 - 2008.03
- Maintained rigorous safeguarding procedures for continued child safety and wellbeing.
- Carefully monitored child progress, keeping updated records to ensure continued development.
- Utilised tested behaviour management techniques to operate a positive, productive learning environment.
- Provided creative, fun arts and design projects to develop self-expression.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
- Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
Temporary Worker
Office Angels
Norwich, Norfolk
2007.08 - 2007.11
- Maintained work areas in a clean and neat fashion for maximum productivity.
- Offered exceptional customer service to all guests.
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
Cover Supervisor Secondary School
Old buckenham High School
Old Buckenham, Norfolk
2005.11 - 2006.08
- Stayed current on applicable codes and guidelines to maintain compliant programme operations.
- Delivered plans set by qualified teachers
- Followed school policies and procedures (i.e. safeguarding and behaviour).
Temporary Worker
Office Angels
Norwich, Norfolk
2005.07 - 2005.10
- Maintained work areas in a clean and neat fashion for maximum productivity.
- Offered exceptional customer service to all guests.
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
Pensions Administrator
Aviva
Norwich, Norfolk
2000.11 - 2002.08
- Efficiently and politely answered customer queries by telephone, mail and email.
- Maintained detailed client records in the mainframe and updating and amending as needed.
- Utilised clear communication skills to advise clients of policy, fund and benefit details.
- Consistently exceeded customer expectations, recommending additional resources to facilitate access to community assistance.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by providing regular status updates, explanations and clarification of decisions and actions taken.
Spice Packer
Green Cuisine Food Ltd
Watton, Norfolk
2000.08 - 2000.11
- Maintained clean, tidy working environments, upholding warehouse hygiene and safety standards.
- Wrapped and moved pallets and stock, adhering to safety regulations for continued best practice.
- Loaded and unloaded products accurately in fast-paced environment.
- Employed appropriate manual handling practices to routinely lift and move products weighing up to 23kg.
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
Education
National Award for SEN Qualification - SEND
University of Hertfordshire
NorwichPost Graduate Certificate of Education - Education
University of East Anglia
NorwichBachelor of Arts - History of Medicine
University of East Anglia
NorwichSkills
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Strong collaborator
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Experience with special-needs students
- Tailoring curriculum plans
- Inquiry-based learning
- Self-motivated
- Positive learning environment
- SMART Board aptitude
- Student-centred learning
- Team building
- Public speaking
- Communication skills
Timeline
EYFS Lead
Halley House School
2024.09 - Current
Assistant Head teacher
Shoreditch Park Primary School
2023.09 - 2024.08
Teacher
Halley House School
2018.09 - 2023.08
Head of School
Sutton VC CE Infant School
2016.09 - 2018.08
Senior Teacher
Kings Park Infant School
2013.09 - 2016.08
Senior Teacher
Beetley Primary School
2009.09 - 2013.08
Teacher
Toftwood Infant School
2008.09 - 2009.08
Teacher
Terrington St Clement Primary School
2008.04 - 2008.08
Nursery Teacher
Westfield Infant and Nursery School
2007.11 - 2008.03
Temporary Worker
Office Angels
2007.08 - 2007.11
Cover Supervisor Secondary School
Old buckenham High School
2005.11 - 2006.08
Temporary Worker
Office Angels
2005.07 - 2005.10
Pensions Administrator
Aviva
2000.11 - 2002.08
Spice Packer
Green Cuisine Food Ltd
2000.08 - 2000.11
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education
University of East Anglia
Bachelor of Arts - History of Medicine
University of East Anglia
National Award for SEN Qualification - SEND
University of Hertfordshire