Frances Whayman
Bolton upon Dearne,Barnsley
Summary
A dedicated professional with expertise in safeguarding knowledge, strategic leadership, and team management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in project management and relationship building, with a strong focus on supporting SEND and disadvantaged individuals. Known for problem solving and communication skills, complemented by strategic planning and public relations capabilities. Committed to leadership development and team building strategies, maintaining composure under pressure to achieve organisational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trust SENCO
Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Trust
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2025.01 - 2025.12
- Strategically led SEND provision across Hungerhill School and Doncaster UTC.
- Ensured quality assurance of SEND support plans and implementation of associated provisions.
- Analysed data to identify necessary interventions or changes in provision.
- Directed leadership and management of SEND teams in both schools.
- Monitored teaching and learning quality through adaptive teaching practices.
- Collaborated with finance team to allocate notional and high needs budgets effectively.
- Designed and delivered a SEND and adaptive teaching CPD package for staff.
- Conducted regular analysis of SEND cohort demographics to meet highest areas of need.
SEND Improvement Officer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
2023.09 - 2024.12
- Facilitated strategic leadership support for SEND in Barnsley educational institutions.
- Conducted SEND audits emphasising data analysis and comprehensive student support.
- Engaged in EHCP panels, performing thorough quality assessments of documentation.
- Advised schools on strategies to effectively accommodate high-needs students in mainstream settings.
Vice Principal (Inclusion and SEND)
St Bernard’s Catholic High School
2019.09 - 2023.08
- Provided strategic leadership within Senior Leadership Team, enhancing school inclusion policy.
- Managed support systems for students with additional needs and disadvantages.
- Directed attendance and pupil premium strategies to improve student engagement.
- Oversaw pastoral, safeguarding, and attendance teams through effective line management.
- Led special educational needs provision as SENDCo, ensuring tailored support for all learners.
- Liaised with external agencies, including CAMHS and NHS, to facilitate comprehensive student support.
- Conducted quality assurance across teaching and learning to uphold high inclusion standards.
Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion and SEND)
Thrybergh Academy
2015.06 - 2019.09
- Directed line management for Special Educational Needs and safeguarding initiatives.
- Led pupil premium strategy, achieving improved educational outcomes.
- Managed mathematics and English departments, ensuring compliance with curricular standards.
- Coordinated multi-agency teams to bolster child welfare initiatives.
- Liaised with external agencies, including CAMHS and NHS, to facilitate essential support services.
- Oversaw support for students with English as a second language, enhancing language acquisition.
Head of Mathematics
Thrybergh Academy
2011.06 - 2015.06
- Led mathematics department, ensuring effective leadership and line management.
- Designed and delivered innovative curriculum to enhance student engagement.
- Conducted quality assurance for mathematics curriculum, teaching, and learning standards.
Assistant Mathematics Curriculum Lead
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
2009.09 - 2011.06
- Leadership of the key stage 3 curriculum and staff in the mathematics department.
Teacher of Maths
Ecclesfield School
2006.09 - 2009.08
- Teaching of mathematics to both key stage 3 and key stage 4 at both higher and foundation level.
Education
National Award for SEN Coordination (Level 7) - Special Eduational Needs
Middlesex University
Remote Learning 2005.09 - 2006.07
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Secondary Education
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2005.09 - 2006.07
BSc (Honours) - Mathematics
Sheffield University
2002.09 - 2005.07
A-Levels -
Rawlins Community College
Leicester 1999.09 - 2001.07
GCSEs -
Rawlins Community College
Leicester 1997.09 - 1999.07
Skills
- Problem solving
- Finance and budget management
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Public relations
- Leadership development
- Team building strategies
- Composure under pressure
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Strategic leadership
- Team management
- Project management
- Relationship building
- Support for SEND and disadvantaged individuals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trust SENCO
Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Trust
2025.01 - 2025.12
SEND Improvement Officer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
2023.09 - 2024.12
Vice Principal (Inclusion and SEND)
St Bernard’s Catholic High School
2019.09 - 2023.08
Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion and SEND)
Thrybergh Academy
2015.06 - 2019.09
Head of Mathematics
Thrybergh Academy
2011.06 - 2015.06
Assistant Mathematics Curriculum Lead
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
2009.09 - 2011.06
Teacher of Maths
Ecclesfield School
2006.09 - 2009.08
National Award for SEN Coordination (Level 7) - Special Eduational Needs
Middlesex University
2005.09 - 2006.07
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Secondary Education
University of Sheffield
2005.09 - 2006.07
BSc (Honours) - Mathematics
Sheffield University
2002.09 - 2005.07
A-Levels -
Rawlins Community College
1999.09 - 2001.07
GCSEs -
Rawlins Community College
1997.09 - 1999.07