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Emma Jane Levett

Seaford

Summary

Experienced, values-driven educational leader with over 30 years' experience across comprehensive, independent and special school settings. Proven track record of transforming departments, raising attainment and building inclusive, high-performing teams. Senior Associate with AQA Art & Design, with regional responsibilities for moderation, quality assurance and assessment development. Extensive expertise in GCSE and A-level assessment, curriculum delivery and research-informed pedagogy, with growing experience across Drama, Music, Dance and Media Studies. Experienced in outward-facing work, including representing AQA at moderator training events and delivering CPD at the whole school level. Confident in advising teachers on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, with a clear, practical and empathetic communication style.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Subject Leader / Head of Art & Design & Sixth Form Tutor

Burgess Hill Girls School

08.2015 - Current

Developed and implemented the strategic vision for Art & Design (Fine Art, Ceramics, Photography, Textiles, Digital Design), transforming it into one of the school's highest-performing faculties.
Raised A-level outcomes from 57% B–A to 100% A–A and GCSE outcomes from 55% to 100% grades 7–9 (88% at 8–9; 76% at grade 9), sustained over eight years.
Designed and refined KS3–5 curricula, schemes of work and assessment systems aligned with AQA specifications and national developments.
Led departmental assessment and data-tracking; analysed performance data to inform interventions, particularly for SEND and EAL learners.
Line-managed staff through appraisal, lesson observations, learning walks and coaching.
Collaborated across Creative Arts (Art, Drama, Music, Dance) to develop cross-curricular projects and enrichment.
Delivered enrichment through exhibitions, workshops and partnerships with HE and industry.
Supported 100% of art-focused students into leading creative institutions, including UAL.

Senior Associate – Art & Design Team Leader, Moderator

AQA

03.2015 - Current

Lead a team of moderators across multiple centres to ensure national consistency and accuracy in GCSE and A-level assessment.
Deliver standardisation training and CPD, presenting complex assessment information clearly to teachers and leaders.
Respond to centre queries, providing clear guidance on assessment, curriculum and procedures.
Quality-assure moderation through sampling and feedback, coaching moderators to maintain standards.
Contribute to post-series reports using national data and centre feedback to inform improvements.

A-level Art & Design Moderator

Eduqas (WJEC)

01.2019 - 01.2022

Moderated coursework and examination components across centres.
Ensured consistent application of assessment criteria and provided developmental feedback.

Head of Art & Design & Teacher in Charge of Teaching & Learning

Northease Manor School- specialist SEND Provision

01.2008 - 01.2015

Led whole-school teaching and learning initiatives, including lesson observations and coaching.
Delivered CPD on adaptive teaching, SEND and personalised learning.
Led curriculum and assessment development within Art & Design.

Art & Design Teacher

The Burgess Hill Academy

01.2005 - 01.2008

Art Teacher & Sixth Form Tutor

Bullers Wood School

01.1995 - 01.2005