Elizabeth (Lizzy) Pearce
Hullainttton,Wilshie
Summary
I worked in education for 40 years until I retired. During the time that I was headteacher in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, I was approached by the Local Authorities to join support and challenge programmes, working with schools in difficulty. In particular, along with 5 colleagues, I was part of the first Interim Executive Board in the country, during which time we were tasked with turning around a school in difficulty. In my own school, Great Rissington Primary, I led the school to achieve the Ofsted rating of Outstanding.
During my time as headteacher, I had the honour of providing support, through counselling, to colleagues, pupils and families. This remains an area of great interest to me, an area that I would like to pursue.
Since retiring, I have volunteered to support village activities and I am a Good Sam responder. I also completed my Samaritans' training.
I continue to have a passion for education and desire to help everyone to develop skills in whatever area they wish.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Headteacher
The Rissington School Gloucestershire LA
Great Rissington, Gloucestershire
2009.09 - 2017.08
- Responsible for the strategic running of the school
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and meetings.
- Managed school budget efficiently, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Coordinated successful school events, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Mentored newly appointed teachers to ensure alignment with school vision and mission.
- Advocated for students' needs whilst maintaining focus on educational objectives.
- Enhanced school reputation by implementing innovative educational strategies.
- Established high expectations for staff, fostering a professional teaching environment.
- Created a safe learning environment, prioritising student safety and comfort.
- Maintained thorough student safeguarding, ensuring best-possible pupil wellbeing and care.
Headteacher
Paxcroft Primary School, Wiltshire LA
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
2004.09 - 2009.08
Duties as before
Headteacher
Staverton CE Primary School, Wiltshire L.A.
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
1999.01 - 2004.08
Duties as before
Deputy head teacher
Corsham Primary, Wiltshire L.A
Corsham, Wiltshire
1990.04 - 1998.12
Supported the Head teacher in the strategic running and development of the school
Teacher
Lyneham Junior School, Wiltshire L.A.
Lyneham, Wiltshire
1987.09 - 1990.03
Teacher with responsibility for Maths
Teacher
Harnham Junior School, Wiltshire L.A.
Salisbury, Wiltshire
1984.04 - 1987.08
Class teacher
Teacher
Croftmalloch Primary School, Lothian L.A.
Whitburn, West Lothian
1977.09 - 1984.03
Class teacher
Education
Master of Arts - Education
The Open University
1988.01 - 1990.12
Diploma In Educaion - Education
Calendar Park College of Education
Falkirk 1974.09 - 1977.07
National Professional Qualification for Headship - Education
DFEE
1997.03 - 2000.03
National Award for SENCO - Special Educational Needs
Best Practice Network
2012.01 - 2013.01
Introduction to Counselling -
Gloucestershire Counselling Service
2013.07 - 2013.08
Skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Compassion and understanding
- Desire to support others to achieve their potential
- Vision and ability to scaffold to achieve that vision
- Good team player
- Understanding of issues that young people and families face and determination to support
- Passionate interest in education for all and inclusion for all
- Hard-working
- I am a nice person!
References may be sought from
Mr Colin Campbell - Ex Chair of Governors The Rissington School
Apartment 41
One Bayshill
Cheltenham
GL50 3FH
colincampbell120@btinternet.com
Rev Alastair Davies - parish vicar
8 Blicks Close
Hullavington
Wiltshire
SN14 6HQ
Timeline
Introduction to Counselling -
Gloucestershire Counselling Service
2013.07 - 2013.08
National Award for SENCO - Special Educational Needs
Best Practice Network
2012.01 - 2013.01
Headteacher
The Rissington School Gloucestershire LA
2009.09 - 2017.08
Headteacher
Paxcroft Primary School, Wiltshire LA
2004.09 - 2009.08
Headteacher
Staverton CE Primary School, Wiltshire L.A.
1999.01 - 2004.08
National Professional Qualification for Headship - Education
DFEE
1997.03 - 2000.03
Deputy head teacher
Corsham Primary, Wiltshire L.A
1990.04 - 1998.12
Master of Arts - Education
The Open University
1988.01 - 1990.12
Teacher
Lyneham Junior School, Wiltshire L.A.
1987.09 - 1990.03
Teacher
Harnham Junior School, Wiltshire L.A.
1984.04 - 1987.08
Teacher
Croftmalloch Primary School, Lothian L.A.
1977.09 - 1984.03
Diploma In Educaion - Education
Calendar Park College of Education
1974.09 - 1977.07