Demi Scott
Huddersfield
Summary
Dedicated education and childcare expert with a strong background in nursery management and primary teaching. Skilled in creating supportive learning environments, developing effective curricula, and leading teams to enhance student outcomes. Experienced in safeguarding, special educational needs coordination, and pastoral care, with a focus on nurturing children's development. Actively pursuing new roles to apply expertise in education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursery Manager
The Mount Nursery and School
Huddersfield
2024.09 - 2026.07
- Managed daily nursery operations across staffing, admissions, recruitment, and parent partnerships.
- Led safeguarding practice as designated safeguarding lead and early years SENCO.
- Coordinated meetings with external professionals and guided parents on child development.
Primary School Teacher
The Mount Nursery and School
Huddersfield
2020.04 - 2024.09
- Plan and deliver creative lessons across EYFS, Form 1, and Form 3.
- Teach PSHE to develop emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, and relationships.
- Lead teaching assistants in classroom routines and guided learning support.
- Assess pupil progress and adapt teaching for individual learning needs.
- Create an inclusive, nurturing classroom culture for all pupils.
- Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and external professionals.
- Support children with additional needs and varying learning abilities.
- Develop PSHE wellbeing initiatives through curriculum activities and whole-school support.
- Deliver online teaching during pandemic restrictions and remote learning periods.
- Contribute to whole-school events and curriculum development activities.
Foster Carer
Kirklees Council
Huddersfield
2020.07 - 2021.05
- Provided respite care for 14-year-old girl in family home setting.
- Offered support for a few hours daily during school holidays.
- Delivered full-time care from December 2020 until May 2021.
- Supported daily routines and emotional wellbeing within safe home environment.
- Provided education support and personal development opportunities for young person.
- Organised day trips and activities to maintain structured engagement.
- Transported and supervised parental contact sessions reliably and calmly.
- Purchased essentials and gifts for placement needs and wellbeing.
- Managed placement-related finances in line with placement requirements.
- Worked closely with social workers, schools, and external agencies.
- Supported school attendance and encouraged consistent education participation.
- Coordinated daily activities and planned outings and day trips.
- Maintained stable home routines and created supportive living space.
- Assisted independence-building through practical skills and personal development.
- Built positive, trusting relationships to support emotional security.
- Balanced teaching duties alongside foster carer responsibilities.
Primary Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes
Huddersfield
2015.09 - 2020.04
- Coordinated reception, year 1, and year 3 teaching as class teacher.
- Supported day-to-day provision during maternity cover as early years leader.
- Created engaging learning environments supporting staff and children’s development.
Nanny
Private
Devon
2013.09 - 2015.09
- Planned school-holiday childcare for 2 boys aged 2 and 4 during breaks.
- Maintained daily routines through safe, caring, engaging play and development.
- Organised crafts, baking, outdoor play, and day trips for each child.
Nanny
Scott Dunn
Europe
2012.06 - 2013.09
- Provided seasonal nanny care in luxury villas during university holidays.
- Supported families in children’s clubs across Majorca, Courchevel, and Portugal.
- Coordinated childcare schedules within fast-paced resort childcare environments.
Nanny
Private
Huddersfield
2011.07 - 2011.09
- Managed daily care for 2 10-month-old twins in private home setting.
- Followed daily routines while supporting safe, caring, stimulating development.
- Prepared bottles, meals, changes, and baths throughout each day.
Children's Shoe Fitter / Customer Service
Shaw and Hallas
Huddersfield
2009.10 - 2011.09
- Provided excellent customer service in busy family-run children’s shoe shop.
- Measured, fitted, and checked children’s shoes during each customer visit.
- Answered queries and offered guidance to help choose suitable footwear.
- Operated tills and processed transactions throughout the day.
- Processed stock deliveries and organised new items on display.
- Answered phone calls and supported customers with product questions.
- Maintained a clean, organised working environment for customers and staff.
- Built positive relationships with customers through friendly, professional service.
- Worked as a nanny at the same time before starting university.
Education
BA Honours Primary Education with QTS - Bachelor's degree
Leeds Trinity University
2011.09 - 2015.07
Children's Care, Learning and Development - Level 3 - BTEC
Huddersfield New College
Huddersfield 2009.09 - 2011.07
Health and Social Care, ICT and Textiles amongst core subjects - GCSE's
Colne Valley High School
Huddersfield 2005.09 - 2009.07
Skills
- Working with children
- Supervising experience
- Management
- Teaching
- Nannying
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Childcare
- Early childhood education
- Nursery experience
Certification
- QTS
- Early Years SENDCo
- Safeguarding Certification
- Safer Recruitment
- Paediatric First Aid Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursery Manager
The Mount Nursery and School
2024.09 - 2026.07
Foster Carer
Kirklees Council
2020.07 - 2021.05
Primary School Teacher
The Mount Nursery and School
2020.04 - 2024.09
Primary Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes
2015.09 - 2020.04
Nanny
Private
2013.09 - 2015.09
Nanny
Scott Dunn
2012.06 - 2013.09
BA Honours Primary Education with QTS - Bachelor's degree
Leeds Trinity University
2011.09 - 2015.07
Nanny
Private
2011.07 - 2011.09
Children's Shoe Fitter / Customer Service
Shaw and Hallas
2009.10 - 2011.09
Children's Care, Learning and Development - Level 3 - BTEC
Huddersfield New College
2009.09 - 2011.07
Health and Social Care, ICT and Textiles amongst core subjects - GCSE's
Colne Valley High School
2005.09 - 2009.07