Eleanor Boyd
Dalgety Bay,Fife
Summary
I am a recently retired, experienced teacher with a genuine passion for teaching. Enthusiastic adaptable and committed, I am dedicated to helping children be the best they can be. I would very much welcome the opportunity to work with individuals and small groups, helping children develop confidence and resilience, embrace challenges and achieve their potential.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply Teacher
Fife Council
Dunfermline, Fife
01.2025 - Current
- Establish positive relationships to maintain a calm, purposeful and supportive learning environment.
- Liaise effectively with teaching and support staff to identify learner needs and ensure appropriate support and consistency.
- Work across all stages of the primary school, adapting quickly to different classes, contexts and learner needs.
- Plan and deliver lessons appropriate to each stage, ensuring continuity and progression in line with school expectation.
- Record pupil progress and next steps to ensure continuity and progression.
Principal Teacher
Fife Council
Dunfermline, Fife
08.2019 - 12.2025
- Built positive relationships with families, pupils and colleagues to foster effective communication and engagement.
- Worked collaboratively with pupils, staff, parents and carers and external partners to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
- Monitored and tracked pupil progress using a range of assessment data to identify where support and challenge were needed, and worked with colleagues to ensure appropriate, targeted interventions were put in place
- Developed, reviewed and maintained school policies in line with legislation and best practice to ensure consistent approaches across the school.
Class Teacher
Fife Council
Dunfermline, Fife
08.2001 - 08.2019
- Created and maintained a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where children felt happy, secure and supported.
- Implemented clear structures and routines to create a safe and supportive environment, foster independence and provide consistency and security.
- Built positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and wider stakeholders to enable us to work collaboratively to support learning and wellbeing, and enable learners to be the best they could be.
- Planned and delivered engaging, active lessons, using school, authority and national guidelines, to meet the needs of all learners.
- Used assessment information to inform planning and identify where targeted support was needed.
- Engaged in the wider life of the school to create a positive working environment and to support school priorities and initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 06.2001
Skills
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient and empathetic and supportive
- Strong knowledge of curriculum frameworks
- Effective time-management and organisational skills
- Proficient in using digital tools and online platforms
- Committed to ongoing professional development
Timeline
Supply Teacher
Fife Council
01.2025 - Current
Principal Teacher
Fife Council
08.2019 - 12.2025
Class Teacher
Fife Council
08.2001 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Edinburgh