Fern Peacock
Summary
Dedicated and expert teacher with extensive experience teaching A-level English Literature and English Language. Through my specialised curriculum development and passion for English, I have enabled my pupils to excel in their learning and foster critical thinking skills, confidence and independence. Furthermore, I have successfully undertaken numerous leadership roles within my employments, allowing me to manage and motivate colleagues and share my expert pedagogical knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
English KS4 Raising Attainment Lead
President Kennedy School
Coventry
2024.09 - Current
- Monitor and track KS4 pupil data and implement a range specialised interventions.
- Conduct observations of KS4 teachers to monitor teaching learning.
- Deliver targeted support to teachers.
- Create outstanding lessons for KS4 and KS5 pupils
Second in English Department
Enfield County School for Girls
London
2023.05 - 2024.09
- Monitor and track all pupil data across the school and implement a range specialised interventions.
- Conduct observations of department teachers to monitor teaching and learning.
- Deliver targeted support to teachers for help develop their pedagogy and further support pupils' success.
- Create outstanding lessons for KS3, KS4 and KS5 pupils for the rest of the department to teach and adapt
- Organise whole school trips to promote a love a learning and passion for English.
- Arrange Open Days for A-level English Language.
KS4 English Coordinator
Enfield County School for Girls
London
2021.09 - 2023.05
- Track and monitor pupils' progress, implementing interventions.
- Created new and innovative schemes of work at KS4 and KS5 for the rest of the department.
- Support Head of Department in mentoring a number of Early Career Teachers and trainees
- Formally observe other senior members and provide evaluative feedback.
English teacher
Enfield County School for Girls
London
2017.09 - 2021.09
- Teach outstanding and high-quality English lessons to various year groups including KS3 -KS5.
- Liaise with staff, students and parents to ensure student progress and well-being.
- Create high-quality lesson resources tailored to the student's specific needs.
- Track pupil data through formative and summative progress checks throughout the year.
- Support pastorally as a form teacher.
Education
PGCE - English
Middlesex University
London 2016.09 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2012.09 - 2015.06
A-Levels - English, Psychology, History
King Edward VI School
Morpeth, Northumberland 2010.09 - 2012.06
GCSEs -
King Edward VI
Morpeth, Northumberland 2008.09 - 2010.06
Skills
Safeguarding
Plan and deliver outstanding lessons
Track and monitor student progress
Adapt curriculum for pupil needs
Subject knowledge and passion for English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English KS4 Raising Attainment Lead
President Kennedy School
2024.09 - Current
Second in English Department
Enfield County School for Girls
2023.05 - 2024.09
KS4 English Coordinator
Enfield County School for Girls
2021.09 - 2023.05
English teacher
Enfield County School for Girls
2017.09 - 2021.09
PGCE - English
Middlesex University
2016.09 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Birmingham
2012.09 - 2015.06
A-Levels - English, Psychology, History
King Edward VI School
2010.09 - 2012.06
GCSEs -
King Edward VI
2008.09 - 2010.06