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Emma Anderson

Emma Anderson

Peterborough

Summary

Dedicated educational leader with over 22 years of senior leadership experience. Proven track record in driving school improvement, fostering positive cultures, and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. Safeguarding specialist with over 15 years as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, with a thorough understanding of national and local policies. Passionate about transforming learners’ lives through effective, inclusive educational provision.

Seeking to leverage transferable skills in a new sector, bringing expertise in leadership, strategic planning, staff development, and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Headteacher

Thorpe Primary School
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
11.2022 - Current
  • Leadership and Management: Led and inspired teams and oversaw operations, aligning with the school vision.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitored and evaluated teaching and learning to ensure high standards within a curriculum that met the needs of all learners.
  • Staff Performance and Development: Implemented performance management systems, conducted regular appraisals, and facilitated professional development opportunities to enhance staff capabilities.
  • Staff Conduct and Capability Management: Established clear expectations for staff conduct, addressed performance issues promptly, and ensured adherence to professional standards.
  • Staff Recruitment: Identified staffing needs, developed job descriptions, and led recruitment processes to attract and select high-quality candidates.
  • Strategic Planning: Developed and implemented long-term plans driving educational and pastoral success.
  • Safeguarding: Led in the development, training and evaluation of safeguarding procedures and policies to ensure the welfare of pupils and staff.
  • Communication: Conveyed complex information clearly to diverse audiences, including staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders.

Deputy Headteacher

Thorpe Primary School
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
09.2005 - Current
  • Supported the school vision and values in daily operations and interactions, including leadership of the curriculum, staff development, safeguarding, pastoral support and parent engagement.
  • Acted up to Headteacher role during the long term absence of the substantive Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher; Class Teacher

The Duke of Bedford Primary School
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
09.1994 - 08.2005
  • Taught across the primary age range.
  • Promoted to Deputy Headteacher in 2003 and subsequently became Acting Headteacher.

Education

PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) -

Nottingham Trent University
09.1993 - 07.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Science and Psychology

Coventry University
09.1990 - 07.1993

Skills

  • Leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Recruitment, induction and development of staff
  • Ensuring compliance with inspection standards (eg Ofsted)
  • Creating and developing a relevant curriculum
  • Evaluating learning through observations, work scrutinies and stakeholder voice; delivering constructive feedback
  • Analysing educational data and using insights to drive improvement
  • Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicating effectively in both written and spoken formats
  • Promoting inclusion, equality, and diversity
  • Managing wellbeing and safety in educational settings

Certification

  • National Professional Qualification for Headship
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Safer Recruitment

Timeline

Headteacher

Thorpe Primary School
11.2022 - Current

Deputy Headteacher

Thorpe Primary School
09.2005 - Current

Deputy Headteacher; Class Teacher

The Duke of Bedford Primary School
09.1994 - 08.2005

PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) -

Nottingham Trent University
09.1993 - 07.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Science and Psychology

Coventry University
09.1990 - 07.1993

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