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Emma Coyle

Emma Coyle

Livingston,West Lothian

Summary

I am a passionate and committed educator, driven by a genuine love of teaching and learning. I thrive on working collaboratively with others to innovatively design professional learning that truly makes a difference. With a strong foundation in practitioner enquiry, reflective reading and thinking, and research-informed practice, I take pride in empowering colleagues to grow in confidence, deepen their practice, and lead meaningful change.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Equity Development Officer

West Lothian Council
09.2021 - Current
  • Member of Local Authority Equity Team.
  • Design, lead and deliver professional development, cross-sector, with a focus on pedagogy for equity. Over 5600 attendees have engaged with our expansive offer.
  • Lead design in a range of resources and professional learning programmes that promote research-based enquiry and development for schools and practitioners.
  • Coach and mentor practitioners at all levels through co-planning, modelling and collaborative work, embedding enquiry-based approaches and critical reflection on all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment.
  • Evolved a suite of systems to support enquiry that promote data analysis, creative thinking, representation of stakeholders, and reflective thinking.
  • Collaborate with schools, leadership teams and national partners to translate policy and research into practical learning, teaching and assessment that improves outcomes for learners through the development of culture, systems and practice for equity.
  • Impactful results evident in Local Authority data; Q1 Literacy and Numeracy has stretched ahead of the national average.

Class Teacher: Bellsquarry Primary School

West Lothian Council
04.2020 - 09.2021
  • Planned and delivered a progressive curriculum, tracked pupil progress, led bespoke targeted interventions, and liaised with families and support services to meet individual needs.
  • Led school-wide literacy initiatives, supported colleagues with pedagogy and resources, designed and delivered staff CPD focused on improving reading comprehension and engagement.
  • Successfully led the school's application for Reading Accreditation, introduced whole-school assessment tools, and established a pupil-led online literacy development group.
  • Oversaw school literacy and numeracy interventions, and led staff development on interdisciplinary planning.

Class Teacher: Peel Primary School

West Lothian Council
01.2016 - 04.2020
  • Planned and delivered a progressive curriculum, led assessment and tracking, created and updated IEPs, and planned interventions to support and challenge all learners.
  • Led parental engagement through initiatives such as live learning sessions, progress reporting, and regular communication, while coordinating trips, events, and large-scale performances.
  • Managed school improvement by leading pupil committees.
  • Selected to join WLC ‘Moving Forward in Learning' pedagogy group, to develop local authority wide training sessions for teachers
  • Led whole staff team in Tapestry Teacher Learning Community sessions
  • Engaged in high-level professional learning in literacy and numeracy, worked with academic researchers and local authority specialists, and supported staff with planning, holistic assessment, and pedagogy.

Class Teacher: Thornwood Primary School

Glasgow City Council
08.2009 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with a job-share partner to plan and deliver a progressive curriculum, and led a range of parental engagement activities including open afternoons, newsletters, and school events.
  • Developed inclusive practice through work with EAL learners and the Glasgow Dyslexia Support Service, applying targeted strategies to support diverse learning needs.
  • Took an active role in whole-school improvement, contributing to a Thinking Skills working party, leading Eco Committee initiatives, and building community partnerships.

Acting Principal Teacher: Whiteinch Primary School

Glasgow City Council
08.2007 - 08.2009
  • Successfully appointed as Acting Principal Teacher, playing a pivotal role in school leadership, managing pastoral care issues, mentoring a probationer, and leading whole school assemblies.
  • Managed multiple leadership roles including Support for Learning Teacher, CPD Coordinator, Health Coordinator, and Pupil Council lead—coordinating initiatives, events, and audits across the school.
  • Planned and led whole school events such as Book Week and Family Evenings, and oversaw extra-curricular activities including the after-school football team.
  • Participated in leadership development through the ‘Succession Planning and New Talent Initiative' and collaborated on a cluster Inset Day focused on Curriculum for Excellence.
  • Following birth of first child, chose to return to substantive post, focusing on role as class teacher while continuing to develop exemplary practice through continued professional development and personal research.

Class Teacher: Thornwood Primary School

Glasgow City Council
10.2004 - 08.2007
  • Taught across stages, managed support staff, created IEPs and Boxall Profiles, and worked closely with nurture staff and external agencies to support pupil needs.
  • Held leadership roles as Enterprise and Formative Assessment Coordinator, achieving a platinum award for enterprise and leading CPD on ‘Assessment is for Learning'.
  • Developed and shared effective practice in literacy and ICT, including mind mapping, ‘Big Writing', and digital skills, and contributed to national platforms.
  • Mentored student teachers, led after-school football, and participated in a residential trip, further supporting pupil development and whole school life.

Class Teacher: Hillhead Primary School

Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2004 - 10.2004
  • Team taught a large, high-attaining class, planning and assessing collaboratively and reporting to parents.
  • Gained valuable experience in class management and collaborative practice while working alongside an experienced colleague.

Class Teacher, Temple Primary School

Glasgow City Council
08.2002 - 08.2004
  • Planned, prepared, assessed learning across stages.
  • Collaborated on curriculum development, creating a progressive, skill-led ‘Knowledge about Language' programme.
  • Contributed to wider school life by running a football club, attending a residential trip, and serving on the school board.

Education

Master of Science - Professional Education and Leadership

University of Stirling
Stirling
08.2023 -

Leading Professional Learning Programme -

Education Scotland
08.2024 - 06.2025

Middle Leaders Leading Change -

Education Scotland
08.2022 - 06.2023

Teacher Learning Community Leader - Leading Learning-Improving Pedagogy

General Teaching Council for Scotland
08.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Education with Honours - Primary Education

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
09.1998 - 06.2002

Moving Forward in Learning Pedagogy Programme
/2019 - /2020

Succession Planning and New Talent Initiative
/2007 - /2008

Masterclass with Prof. Dylan Wiliam -

Leading Learning, Improving Pedagogy
/2017 -

Maths Recovery Training
/2022 - /2023

2nd Level Numeracy Development Programme -

Assessment and Pedagogy for Improvement
/2016 - /2017

Intro to QI Led by CYPIC Improvement Advisor
/2022 -

Closing the Gap through Listening and Talking
/2021 -

The Balanced Reader: Stephan Graham
/2020 -

Glasgow Dyslexia Support Service Training
/2012 -

Supporting EAL Learners
/2014 -

Skills

  • Excellent Classroom Practitioner
  • Skilled Communicator and Inspiring Leader
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Strong Knowledge of Inclusive Practice
  • Experienced Curriculum Leader
  • Expert in Professional Learning Design
  • Enquiry-Informed and Research Driven

Timeline

Leading Professional Learning Programme -

Education Scotland
08.2024 - 06.2025

Master of Science - Professional Education and Leadership

University of Stirling
08.2023 -

Middle Leaders Leading Change -

Education Scotland
08.2022 - 06.2023

Equity Development Officer

West Lothian Council
09.2021 - Current

Class Teacher: Bellsquarry Primary School

West Lothian Council
04.2020 - 09.2021

Teacher Learning Community Leader - Leading Learning-Improving Pedagogy

General Teaching Council for Scotland
08.2017 - 06.2019

Class Teacher: Peel Primary School

West Lothian Council
01.2016 - 04.2020

Class Teacher: Thornwood Primary School

Glasgow City Council
08.2009 - 01.2016

Acting Principal Teacher: Whiteinch Primary School

Glasgow City Council
08.2007 - 08.2009

Class Teacher: Thornwood Primary School

Glasgow City Council
10.2004 - 08.2007

Class Teacher: Hillhead Primary School

Glasgow City Council
08.2004 - 10.2004

Class Teacher, Temple Primary School

Glasgow City Council
08.2002 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Education with Honours - Primary Education

University of Strathclyde
09.1998 - 06.2002

Moving Forward in Learning Pedagogy Programme
/2019 - /2020

Succession Planning and New Talent Initiative
/2007 - /2008

Masterclass with Prof. Dylan Wiliam -

Leading Learning, Improving Pedagogy
/2017 -

Maths Recovery Training
/2022 - /2023

2nd Level Numeracy Development Programme -

Assessment and Pedagogy for Improvement
/2016 - /2017

Intro to QI Led by CYPIC Improvement Advisor
/2022 -

Closing the Gap through Listening and Talking
/2021 -

The Balanced Reader: Stephan Graham
/2020 -

Glasgow Dyslexia Support Service Training
/2012 -

Supporting EAL Learners
/2014 -

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