Fiona Calvert
Selby,United Kingdom
Summary
A dedicated and experienced pastoral professional with a strong focus on safeguarding and SEND, currently working as an Assistant Head of Year. Skilled in behaviour management, data analysis, and delivering targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Experienced in supporting students with diverse and complex needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH, while contributing to EHCP processes and multi-agency working. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment, building strong relationships, and helping all young people overcome barriers to succeed.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Head of Year
Archbishop Holgate's School
York, North Yorkshire
2023.02 - Current
- Analyse attendance and behaviour data using Attend and Class Charts to identify trends and implement targeted interventions
- Address parent concerns promptly, improving trust and confidence in school leadership
- Deliver proactive pastoral support and personalised strategies to remove barriers to learning
- Build strong relationships with students through positive reinforcement and peer mentoring initiatives
- Support students from diverse and complex backgrounds, promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Effectively de-escalate challenging situations using strong behaviour management techniques
- Maintain accurate records and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication
- Organise and lead parent meetings to discuss academic progress and wellbeing
- Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to support student outcomes
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and school policies
- Work alongside educational psychologists to support student engagement
- Contribute to EHCP documentation and advocate for student voice
- Provide one-to-one and small group interventions
- Support students with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties
Teaching assistant
Archbishop Holgate's School
York
2020.09 - 2023.08
- Supported teachers in delivering lessons and facilitating classroom activities
- Provided pastoral and academic support to students with SEND and behavioural needs
- Worked in line with EHCPs and individual care plans
- Delivered one-to-one and small group support to enhance understanding
- Adapted learning materials to meet individual needs
- Promoted an inclusive and positive learning environment
- Monitored and reported student progress
- Assisted with classroom management and lesson preparation
- Maintained accurate records and supported administrative processes
Cleaner
Archbishop Holgate's School
York, North Yorkshire
2015.09 - 2019.08
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness across school facilities
- Followed health, safety, and infection control procedures
- Managed workload efficiently and worked both independently and in a team
- Reported hazards and ensured safe working environment's
Food Technician
Archbishop Holgate's School
York, North Yorkshire
2018.09 - 2019.07
- Prepared ingredients and supported practical lessons
- Ensured compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
- Conducted quality checks and maintained accurate records
- Maintained clean and organised workspaces
- Supported development and consistency of food preparation processes
- Supporting students with practical lessons
Checkout assistant
Asda
York, North Yorkshire
2006.02 - 2015.09
- Delivered excellent customer service and handled customer queries
- Operated tills and processed transactions accurately
- Managed stock replenishment and inventory
- Maintained store presentation and safety standards
- Supported team operations and store targets
- Resolved issues swiftly at the tills, reducing customer wait times significantly.
Surveillance Target Acquisition Gunner
British Army
Catterick, North Yorkshire
2002.09 - 2006.02
- My military background in the British Army has helped me develop a strong work ethic and resilience
- Served as a Surveillance Target Acquisition Specialist in Counter Fire within the Royal Artillery
- Deployed on operations during the Iraq War in 2004
- Developed resilience while working in highly stressful and demanding environments
- Gained the ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure
- Built confidence to take on and succeed in new challenges
- Worked to consistently high standards and expectations set by the Army
- Developed a positive, disciplined attitude that I apply in my professional work
- Developed strong discipline, teamwork, and communication skills
- Gained experience in data analysis, critical thinking, and decision-making under pressure
- Demonstrated situational awareness and problem-solving in high-pressure environments
Education
NPQ Leading Behaviour and Culture - Behaviour management
Ambition Institute
York 2023.10 - 2024.05
NVQ Level 2 - Mathematics
City and Guilds
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 2023.09 - 2024.09
GCSEs - GCSE'S
Burnholme Community College
York 1998.09 - 2002.08
NVQ Level 2 - Leisure and Tourism
Burnholme Community College
York 1998.09 - 2002.08
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Safeguarding and student welfare expertise
- Behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
- Data analysis and intervention planning
- Supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs
- Ability to identify and remove barriers to learning
- Teamwork and independent working
- Proactive and string organisation skills
- Good time management skills
- Working in partnership with families
- Effective in Prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines
- Problem solving-handling challenges and finding solutions
- Dependable and consistent but able to adapt quickly
Certification
UK driving licence held from September 2002-present
Affiliations
- Reading (especially non fiction and wellbeing)
- Volunteering and Community work
- Walking and exploring new places
Timeline
NPQ Leading Behaviour and Culture - Behaviour management
Ambition Institute
2023.10 - 2024.05
NVQ Level 2 - Mathematics
City and Guilds
2023.09 - 2024.09
Assistant Head of Year
Archbishop Holgate's School
2023.02 - Current
Teaching assistant
Archbishop Holgate's School
2020.09 - 2023.08
Food Technician
Archbishop Holgate's School
2018.09 - 2019.07
Cleaner
Archbishop Holgate's School
2015.09 - 2019.08
Checkout assistant
Asda
2006.02 - 2015.09
Surveillance Target Acquisition Gunner
British Army
2002.09 - 2006.02
GCSEs - GCSE'S
Burnholme Community College
1998.09 - 2002.08
NVQ Level 2 - Leisure and Tourism
Burnholme Community College
1998.09 - 2002.08