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Gemma Preston

Bristol

Summary

Accomplished teaching and learning specialist with a strong background in education. Demonstrates effective communication and relationship management skills with a passion in fostering positive, inclusive learning environments for all. Experienced educator with a range of teaching and leadership experience, dedicated to enhancing student outcomes for all through evidence based teaching methods. A wide range of experience of delivering effective CPD and implementing successful whole school initiatives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teaching & Learning Lead

Brunel Field Primary School
Bristol, Bristol
09.2023 - Current

-Lead in the development of teaching & learning across the school.

-Phase 2 Lead (led appraisals/performance management, organise all CPD for all staff within this phase)

- Work strategically to identify SIP priorities and improve the effectiveness of the school.

-Work alongside the leadership team to monitor and promote effective pupil progress through leading termly data analysis and pupil progress meetings.

-Year 3/4 classroom teacher (0.5)

-Lead whole school CPD sessions

-Introduced and implemented whole school behaviour curriculum

- Support subject leads in the development of their subjects.

-Responsible for internal assessment structure and cycle.

-EAL lead/Inclusion lead

-Better Bilingual EAL Champion course completed

-NPQ- Senior Leadership course (completion due March 2025)

-Reporting of key information to Governors.

-ECT mentor for teachers across KS1 and KS2.

-Supervision role for EYFS staff.

-D&T subject lead

-History subject lead

-Support the headteacher in the day to day running of the school (timetabling, leading assemblies, delegation of staff and recruitment)

-Coordination of LSA provision mapping and support teachers with intervention planning




Phase 2 Lead/Classroom teacher

Brunel Field Primary School
Bristol, Bristol
09.2022 - 09.2023

-Phase 2 lead (Year 2-3)

-Year 3 Classroom teacher (0.6)

-Coordinate and lead phase meetings

-Lead appraisals and termly pupil progress meetings

-Organise CPD for all staff within phase

-Use Insight Tracker to analyse and track the progress of pupils, being solution focused in how best to support all children (with particular focus on the bottom 20% of pupils, pupil premium and EAL children)

-Lead weekly assembly for phase 2 pupils.

-Plan and lead EAL interventions for phase 2 children

-Support Year 2 with the implementation of a play-based curriculum

-PPA cover for Years 1-6


Classroom teacher

Brunel Field Primary School
Bristol, Bristol
09.2015 - 09.2022

-Year 2 and 3 classroom teacher

-PPA cover (years 1-6)

-Plan and teach the national curriculum, catering for all pupils' needs and abilities, including those with SEND.

Fundraiser

NTT Fundraising
Bristol, Bristol
07.2012 - 03.2014

-Telephone fundraiser for Great Ormand Street Hospital

ESL teacher

International House
Seville, Spain
09.2011 - 07.2012

-ESL teacher to adults and children, aged 7-18 years old.

-Exam preparation teaching including PET

-Completion of CELTA Young Learner's qualification.

Deputy House Manager

The Courtyard Theatre
Hereford, Herefordshire
08.2009 - 05.2011

-Responsible for the smooth running of all public and private events.

-Volunteer management and training of 100 stewards

Education

B.Soc.Sci Politics & International Relations -

University of Manchester
Manchester
09.2006 - 06.2009

A-Levels -

Hereford Sixth Form Centre
Hereford, Herefordshire
09.2003 - 06.2005

GCSEs -

St Mary's RC High School
Hereford
09.1998 - 05.2003

Skills

-Effective communicator

-Teaching & Learning specialist

-Experienced educator

-Strong relationship management skills

Training and further qualifications

-NPQ- Senior Leadership September 2023- March 2025)

-Better Bilingual EAL Champions Course (September 2023- June 2024)

-Vicky Gordon- Teaching & Learning Consultant Literacy CPD (September 2023-June 2024)

-Alisa Fullerton: Trauma Informed Behaviour Management training (January 2024)

-International House (TESOL Diploma) ESL teaching qualification (2011)


Timeline

Teaching & Learning Lead

Brunel Field Primary School
09.2023 - Current

Phase 2 Lead/Classroom teacher

Brunel Field Primary School
09.2022 - 09.2023

Classroom teacher

Brunel Field Primary School
09.2015 - 09.2022

Fundraiser

NTT Fundraising
07.2012 - 03.2014

ESL teacher

International House
09.2011 - 07.2012

Deputy House Manager

The Courtyard Theatre
08.2009 - 05.2011

B.Soc.Sci Politics & International Relations -

University of Manchester
09.2006 - 06.2009

A-Levels -

Hereford Sixth Form Centre
09.2003 - 06.2005

GCSEs -

St Mary's RC High School
09.1998 - 05.2003
Gemma Preston