Elizabeth Humphrey
Bedford
Summary
Dedicated and passionate primary teacher with over 13 years' experience having taught and thrived across Key Stages one and two. Enthusiastic about planning an engaging and enriching curriculum for pupils to develop a love of learning, supportive when working alongside children with additional needs and fervent at ensuring all pupils make progress in their learning. Leadership experience includes subject leadership in science, PE and English as well as successfully achieving an NPQML. Strategic in behaviour and classroom management and experienced making informed decisions and changes based on formative and summative assessments to ensure all pupils are progressing and learning to their best of their ability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class Teacher, Head of English (2021-present)
Great Barford CofE Primary Academy
01.2018 - 12.2025
- Implemented and monitored new handwriting, spelling and reading initiatives to whole school
- Planned and taught high quality lessons in English, maths and foundation subjects to children from year 2 to year 5
- Adapted teaching in the moment to meet needs of all pupils
- Implemented Continuous Provision in year 2
- Achieved Silver School Games award during role as Head of PE (2018-2022)
Class Teacher, Head of PE
Queens Park Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted interviews for PE supervisor role
- Highlighted the importance of sports and exercise and changed the culture by introducing new clubs, engaging in more sports competitions (intra and inter) and increasing activity during break times
Class Teacher, Head of Science
City Academy Whitehawk
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Completed NQT year successfully
- Established effective behaviour management strategies
- Developed strong communication and relationships with parents
- Collaborated with multiple agencies and worked with families who were from (low income?)
Education
National Professional Qualification - Middle Leadership (NPQML)
Leadership East
01.2019 - 01.2020
PGCE - Primary Education with QTS
University of Brighton
01.2012 - 01.2013
BSC (HONS) - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Brighton
01.2008 - 01.2011
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Effective behaviour management
- Planning and organising units of lessons
- Inclusive teaching methods
- Adaptable and flexible teaching based on pupil outcomes
- Implement changes based on summative and formative assessment
- Leads pupil progress meetings effectively
Qualifications
HFL Education - Reading fluency Project Leader
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
National Professional Qualification - Middle Leadership (NPQML)
Leadership East
01.2019 - 01.2020
Class Teacher, Head of English (2021-present)
Great Barford CofE Primary Academy
01.2018 - 12.2025
Class Teacher, Head of PE
Queens Park Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Class Teacher, Head of Science
City Academy Whitehawk
01.2013 - 01.2016
PGCE - Primary Education with QTS
University of Brighton
01.2012 - 01.2013
BSC (HONS) - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Brighton
01.2008 - 01.2011