Ellie Foster
Wolverhampton,West Midlands
Summary
Motivated and reflective Primary Teacher with experience across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and currently teaching a Year 3 class. Committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching that enables every child to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Confident in using assessment to inform adaptive teaching, maintaining high expectations, and creating engaging learning experiences that develop both academic achievement and essential life skills. Recognised for building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families, and for creating a supportive classroom environment where children are encouraged to become confident, resilient and independent learners. Passionate about continual professional development and dedicated to making a positive impact on children's learning and wellbeing.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Year3 Class Teacher
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Walsall, West Midlands
2025.09 - Current
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
- Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
- Improved literacy skills by introducing interactive reading activities into lessons.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Prepared detailed reports on each pupil's performance at end of term meetings.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each student's academic progress and attendance.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
Supply Teacher
Aspire People
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2025.06 - 2025.09
- Delivered lesson content clearly, enhancing students' comprehension of subjects.
- Achieved effective classroom management with strong disciplinary skills.
- Covered other teachers' classes during their absences, ensuring continuity in education delivery.
- Adapted teaching methods for students' individual learning needs.
- Provided clear instructions to students, facilitating better understanding of topics.
- Navigated challenging behaviour from students calmly and effectively.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Physical Education
Wolverhampton college
Wolverhampton 2019.09 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 2021.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Effective discipline strategies
- Trust building
- Tracking pupil progress
- Incorporating differentiated instruction
- Promoting positive behaviour
- Encouraging critical thinking
- Social emotional learning techniques
- Constructive feedback provision
- Ofsted inspection familiarity
- Communicating with parents
- Student engagement methods
- Lesson planning
- Student behaviour management
- Creative lesson planning
Affiliations
- Reading
- Hiking
- Physical activities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Year3 Class Teacher
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
2025.09 - Current
Supply Teacher
Aspire People
2025.06 - 2025.09
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
University of Wolverhampton
2021.09 - 2024.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Physical Education
Wolverhampton college
2019.09 - 2021.06