Eleni Hack
Summary
I am a dynamic and hard-working teacher and Phase Lead with strong behaviour management skills, a passion for encouraging academic excellence and a commitment to student welfare. Using Nurture principles and a trauma-informed approach, I strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters empathy, collaboration and growth for all learners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Upper Key Stage 2 Phase Lead
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Bedford, Bedfordshire
09.2024 - Current
- Working as part of the Extended Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic view and direction of the school
- Communicating the school’s vision and objectives to all members of the school community and supporting the effective delivery of the school’s aims, particularly within the phase
- Working closely with the SLT, sustaining high expectations and excellent practice in teaching and learning
- Monitoring and reviewing assessment data from class teachers within the phase deadlines
- Taking responsibility for behaviour management throughout the phase
- Supporting the provision of vulnerable students across the phase, including those with SEND
- Leading performance management of staff within the phase, including lesson observations and instructional coaching
- Coordinating staff to ensure effective organisation of special events e.g. year group productions, curriculum events, SATS, etc.
- Leading phase meetings, keeping minutes of agreed actions
- Supporting the organisation of school trips and visits within the phase
Year 6 Lead and Class Teacher, Science Lead
Van Gogh Primary School
Brixton, Lambeth
01.2020 - Current
- Years 3, 4 and 6 Teacher and subject lead in school with 44% Pupil Premium and 23% SEN students
- Staff Governor from 2021, providing operational advice and feedback to the Board of Governors
- Organised before school, after school and holiday booster sessions for Year 6 students as Year 6 Year Lead
- Identified students who may require additional support or interventions to address behavioural challenges or social-emotional issues, collaborating with the SENCO, pastoral team, and external agencies as necessary
- Implemented targeted interventions and behaviour support plans for individual students, providing guidance, encouragement, and incentives to promote positive behavioural changes
- Analysed Year 6 data, including assessment results, progress tracking, and attainment trends, to identify strengths, areas for improvement and achievement gaps
- Organized and supervised extra-curricular activities (such as school Science club, Hockey club and Year 6 boosters) and Year 6 residential trip
- Communicated effectively to a wide range of audiences, such as prospective parents during school tours, current community members in Parent Coffee Mornings, other stakeholders during Governors’ meetings and colleagues through CPD sessions
- Managed deployment and priorities of Year 6 team to successfully achieve year group goals
Year 2 Class Teacher, Maths Team
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Croydon
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Planned, prepared, and delivered engaging and differentiated lessons in line with the National Curriculum, ensuring coverage of all subjects including English, mathematics, science, history, geography, art, design and technology, music, physical education, and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education)
- Followed school-wide principles and guidelines to foster multiculturalism, equity and inclusivity in classrooms
- Used various learning approaches (individual and collaborative exercises), classroom strategies (group discussion, inquiry-led tasks and modelling) and differentiated instruction to meet the varying needs of children with different learning abilities and needs
- Prepared children for end of KS1 assessments (SATS) and Phonics retake
- Assessed and recorded children’s attainment, progress and development according to school and statutory requirements
Education
National Professional Qualification - Leading Behaviour and Culture
Ambition Institute
London 09.2023 -
Graduate Diploma - Teaching and Learning (Primary)
University of Southern Queensland
Brisbane, Australia 01.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Psychology
University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia 01.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
- Current UKS2 Phase Lead
- Mentor for 2 Early Career Teachers
- KS2 Writing Moderator for Lambeth
- Staff Governor
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Experience teaching Years 2, 3, 4 and 6
- NPQML (Behaviour and Culture)
Timeline
Upper Key Stage 2 Phase Lead
Bedford Road Primary Academy
09.2024 - Current
National Professional Qualification - Leading Behaviour and Culture
Ambition Institute
09.2023 -
Year 6 Lead and Class Teacher, Science Lead
Van Gogh Primary School
01.2020 - Current
Year 2 Class Teacher, Maths Team
Kensington Avenue Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2019
Graduate Diploma - Teaching and Learning (Primary)
University of Southern Queensland
01.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Psychology
University of Queensland
01.2006 - 12.2010
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