Elisabeth Cheyne
Amblecote,West Midlands
Summary
A dedicated professional with expertise in leadership excellence, communication skills, and public speaking. Demonstrates a strong ability to remain calm under pressure while effectively coordinating community outreach initiatives and providing specialised education for individuals with special needs. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and leveraging exceptional interpersonal skills to drive meaningful impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Inclusion Lead / SENCO / DSL – Full Time
Windsor Academy Trust
2025.07 - 2026.04
- Our Hive SEMH Provision, Windsor Academy Trust.
- As Inclusion Lead, I manage 6-12 week placements for KS1 children, focusing on successful reintegration into mainstream schools. This involves working closely with stakeholders such as families, schools and the Local Authority. I consult with SENCOs and headteachers, helping them to adapt their environments for children with the most complex SEMH needs.
- In my SENCO role, I enjoy working as part of a team developing trust wide initiatives for SEND provision. I led a project to analyse tools for identification and diagnostic pathways across 15 primary & secondary schools across the Windsor Academy Trust.
- As Designated Safeguarding Lead, I manage complex caseloads and multi-agency partnerships with a trauma-informed lens, ensuring that robust, statutory safeguarding frameworks underpin every stage of a child’s 6–12 week placement and subsequent reintegration into mainstream education.
Primary School Teacher – Full Time
Windsor Academy Trust
2019.09 - 2025.07
- Colley Lane Primary Academy, Windsor Academy Trust.
- I have experience teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Having been recognised as an excellent classroom practitioner, I have formed part of the Instructional Coaching team to develop quality first teaching throughout the school. This involves leading weekly drop in and coaching meetings with teachers, ECTs and HLTAs.
- As Civic Lead, I worked with schools within the Windsor Academy Trust to enhance student and parental engagement with their school and wider community. In doing so, I organised numerous charity days, invited regional companies into school for focus days and workshops, and reignited the School Senate, who have had a purposeful impact on school life.
- In this time, I was the subject lead for Religious Education. I remapped the curriculum and built strong relationships with local religious and cultural centres.
- In my role as a school Governor, I represented staff voice and acted as a critical friend to better the school community.
TEFL Teacher and Activity Leader – Part Time
Hello! Exmouth Language School
2017.06 - 2019.08
- I oversaw English language teaching for European students aged 11-19, ensuring effective learning outcomes.
- I conducted initial assessments and continuous progress monitoring to enhance student performance.
- I championed British values and integration within a multicultural classroom during British Council inspection.
- I utilised technology in lessons, enhancing student interaction and engagement.
Education
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS - Early Years Specialism
Birmingham Newman University
Master of Arts Education - Education
University of Exeter
Secondary School and Sixth Form - undefined
The King’s School
Ottery St Mary, Devon 9 2009 - 7 2016
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Leadership Excellence
- Community Outreach Coordination
- Special Needs Education Provision
- Calm Under Pressure
- Organisational Skills
- Knowledge of Specialist AI Tools
Certification
- Trinity Guildhall Intermediate Level Graded Examination Grades 1-7 (Violin). Trinity College London. 2004 – 2015
- Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies. Birmingham Newman University. 2019
- Apple Certified Teacher. Apple. 2024
- Designated Safeguarding Lead. Dudley LA. 2025
- Paediatric First Aid, St John Ambulance. 2026
- Positive Handling Training. Andrew Black, Art of Brilliance. 2026
- Trauma Informed Practice. Bernardo’s Charity. 2026
- Google Certified Educator Level 1. Google for Education. 2026
- NPQ SENDCo. National Institute of Teaching. 2026
Affiliations
- Fundraising for Charity
- Championship Rugby Player
- Ironman Triathlon
- Long Distance Runner
- Crossfit
Accomplishments
Undergraduate degree thesis published in Newman University Library and used as an example of good practice.
Masters degree thesis published and used as an example of good practice.
Languages
Spanish
Advanced
French
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inclusion Lead / SENCO / DSL – Full Time
Windsor Academy Trust
2025.07 - 2026.04
Primary School Teacher – Full Time
Windsor Academy Trust
2019.09 - 2025.07
TEFL Teacher and Activity Leader – Part Time
Hello! Exmouth Language School
2017.06 - 2019.08
Secondary School and Sixth Form - undefined
The King’s School
9 2009 - 7 2016
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS - Early Years Specialism
Birmingham Newman University
Master of Arts Education - Education
University of Exeter