Deborah Bowen

Manage students in a year group, providing pastoral support, addressing attendance, achievement, attainment, behavioural issues, and child protection matters.

• Support and lead the pastoral and safeguarding work of a team of form tutors and teaching assistants.
• Monitor and support student welfare by leading pastoral support plans and making referrals to outside agencies as needed.
• Plan and complete professional assessments of need and risk in relation to parents and carers using the appropriate procedures for children in need and those at risk of significant harm.
• Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to implement the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
• Liaise with the SCIE team when required.
• Coordinate and attend multi-agency meetings, including TAF, Child in Need, Child Protection conferences, care planning, and PEP meetings.
• Plan and deliver small group and 1:1 mentoring and intervention programs.
• Coordinate transition from primary to secondary school and manage the transition process for post-16 students.

Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that met curriculum standards and catered to diverse learning styles.

• Assessed and evaluated student progress through regular testing and feedback, adapting teaching methods as necessary.
• Created a supportive classroom atmosphere that encouraged student participation and fostered a love for learning.
• Communicated effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student progress and any concerns.
• Collaborated with fellow educators to enhance the educational experience and share best practices.
• Maintained an organised classroom environment conducive to learning, managing resources and materials effectively.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
• Led the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh course.

• Provided one-to-one and small group support, encouraging students to participate confidently in classroom activities.
• Followed and implemented Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies to meet each student's specific needs.
• Worked with the school's specialist resources and facilities, adapting learning materials and strategies to maximise accessibility and engagement for each child.
• Established a warm, trusting connection with students, fostering an environment where they felt valued, safe, and encouraged to explore and grow.
• Worked alongside teachers, counsellors, and other SEN professionals to monitor student progress, share insights, and refine support approaches.
• Contributed to a secure, inclusive learning space, ensuring every student felt comfortable.

• Delivered instructional activities that facilitated active learning experiences, engaging students in their education.
• Created lesson plans and schemes of work that aligned with curriculum objectives, providing students with structured learning.
• Assessed and recorded students' progress, providing timely grades and feedback to support student development.
• Managed classroom discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and consistently enforced rules.
• Established and enforced rules and procedures to manage student behaviour and create a productive classroom environment.
• Delivered constructive feedback on student work, encouraging growth and improvement.
• Encouraged and monitored the progress of individual students, supporting them in achieving their academic potential.
• Updated necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies.
• Actively participated in department, school, and parent meetings, and communicated relevant information about student progress and needs to students, colleagues, and parents.