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Emma Pearce

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

An experienced and well respected Headteacher with extensive knowledge in inclusive education, particularly in SEN, ASC, and SEMH needs, across the primary and secondary phases of Education. Demonstrated expertise in managing large school budgets, ensuring effective use of public funds while maintaining financial standards and securing best value for money. Proven track record in strategic management and school improvement, including monitoring teaching and learning as well as statutory compliance in both local authority and the Independent sector. Strong background in promoting and enhancing safeguarding culture, policies, and procedures. Experienced in managing a large staff team with effective results. Skilled in attending SEN tribunals and collaborating with local authorities to place pupils and maintain effective EHCPs and provision. Hard working and committed to improving Education for young persons with SEN.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Headteacher

The Pines School
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2016 - Current
  • Developed provision for pupils with Autism, growing the school to an all age provision for 280 pupils
  • Enhanced school reputation by implementing innovative educational strategies.
  • Developed a culture of continuous learning for staff development.
  • Organised teacher training workshops to improve teaching methodologies ensuring a broad and balanced menu
  • Managed school budget efficiently, ensuring optimal use of resources.
  • Implemented new curriculum guidelines for better academic performance.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and meetings.
  • Created a safe learning environment, prioritising student safety and comfort.
  • Advocated for students' needs whilst maintaining focus on educational objectives.
  • Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful education team of over 135 staff

Headteacher

Arc Napton, Keddleston Group
Napton, Warwickshire
04.2015 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to identify additional support needs, implementing effective assistance to SEMH students
  • Enhanced school reputation by implementing innovative educational strategies
  • Created a safe learning environment, prioritising student safety and comfort
  • Established and optimised programme schedules to cover planned needs
  • Developed the staffing structure and pastoral team


Deputy Head Teacher

Three Spires School
Coventry, West Midlands
09.2008 - 04.2024
  • Developed curriculum for improved student performance.
  • Implemented safeguarding policies, ensuring pupil safety at all times.
  • Deputised in head teacher's absence to lead high-achieving teaching staff.
  • Helped head teacher develop accurate account of school performance to governors, parents and other stakeholders.
  • Stayed current on applicable codes and guidelines to maintain compliant programme operations.
  • Worked through being placed in special measures at inspection, bringing the school to a secure good judgement in 3 years

Class Teacher

Langley School
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.1998 - 08.2008
  • Enhanced understanding of complex concepts by creating and implementing individualised learning plans.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, improving their confidence and participation in classroom activities.
  • Created a safe and inclusive classroom setting, encouraging open dialogue among students.
  • Participated enthusiastically in school-wide events demonstrating commitment towards building a vibrant school community.
  • Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
  • Taught self-help skills to students with Autism and SEMH needs

Education

Master of Education (MEd) - SEN

The Open University
England
11/2004 - 03/2008

Advanced Diploma in Education (AdvDipEd) - SEN

The Open University
England
11/2003 - 03/2005

Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Expressive English and Education

Newman College
Birmingham
09/1995 - 05/1998

2 A-levels (Grade C) 9 GCSEs (1A, 5Bs, 3Cs) - Various, including English , Maths and Science

St Pauls School for Girls
Birmingham
09/1989 - 05/1996

Skills

  • Extensive inclusive education knowledge in the area of SEN, namely ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) and SEMH needs
  • Experience in successfully managing a large school budget, ensuring effective use of public funds, maintaining financial standards and securing best value for money
  • Strategic management and school improvement including monitoring teaching and learning and statutory compliance (inspections and governance)
  • Promoting and enhancing a safeguarding culture, policy and procedures
  • Managing a staff team of in excess of 135 persons
  • Developing curriculum and assessment strategies
  • Attending SEN tribunals and working with local authorise to place pupils and maintain effective EHCPs and provision

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Headteacher

The Pines School
09.2016 - Current

Headteacher

Arc Napton, Keddleston Group
04.2015 - 08.2024

Deputy Head Teacher

Three Spires School
09.2008 - 04.2024

Class Teacher

Langley School
09.1998 - 08.2008

Master of Education (MEd) - SEN

The Open University
11/2004 - 03/2008

Advanced Diploma in Education (AdvDipEd) - SEN

The Open University
11/2003 - 03/2005

Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Expressive English and Education

Newman College
09/1995 - 05/1998

2 A-levels (Grade C) 9 GCSEs (1A, 5Bs, 3Cs) - Various, including English , Maths and Science

St Pauls School for Girls
09/1989 - 05/1996
Emma Pearce