Emma Hill
Burton on Trent,Staffordshire
Summary
Dedicated Primary School teacher with 27 years of experience in fostering student growth and development across multiple year groups. Proven leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, implementing innovative strategies to enhance assessment quality. Certified Forest School Leader with strong skills in programme development, event coordination, and mentoring. Committed to creating a positive learning environment and adapting to the needs of all students, ready to contribute effectively in an educational setting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary School Teacher
Rykneld Primary School
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2001.09 - 2026.04
- Facilitated and supported students across multiple year groups, honing strong organisational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated dedication and adaptability by serving 25 years at the current school.
- Participated as a member of the Senior Leadership Team: directed and executed strategies to enhance assessment quality; gaining expertise in communication, multitasking, and managing multiple responsibilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to conceptualise and establish a Forest School, following the achievement of Forest School Leader qualification, thereby strengthening initiative and design and project implementation skills.
- Maintained a professional and collaborative approach with colleagues and leadership teams.
- Mentored and guided colleagues in teaching and classroom management.
- Co-ordinated school initiatives, events, and programmes, highlighting organisational and multitasking abilities.
Education
ITC Level 3 Certificate - Forest School
Forest School Leaders
Derbyshire 2021.10 - 2022.06
Postgraduate Certificate - Education (Primary)
Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 1998.09 - 1999.07
BA Hons Degree - Human Geography
Lancaster University
Lancaster, Lancashire 1994.09 - 1997.07
Skills
- Event planning
- Time management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Programme development
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Creative initiative
- Managing multiple responsibilities
Interests & Passions
Travel and cultural experiences, Volunteer for the National Trust, Play Netball, enjoy hiking and reading.
Timeline
ITC Level 3 Certificate - Forest School
Forest School Leaders
2021.10 - 2022.06
Primary School Teacher
Rykneld Primary School
2001.09 - 2026.04
Postgraduate Certificate - Education (Primary)
Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education
1998.09 - 1999.07
BA Hons Degree - Human Geography
Lancaster University
1994.09 - 1997.07