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
2023.09 - 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
2022.09 - 2023.09
-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
2015.09 - 2022.09
-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
2012.07 - 2014.03
-Telephone fundraiser for Great Ormand Street Hospital
ESL teacher
International House
Seville, Spain
2011.09 - 2012.07
-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
2009.08 - 2011.05
-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 2006.09 - 2009.06
A-Levels -
Hereford Sixth Form Centre
Hereford, Herefordshire 2003.09 - 2005.06
GCSEs -
St Mary's RC High School
Hereford 1998.09 - 2003.05
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
2023.09 - Current
Phase 2 Lead/Classroom teacher
Brunel Field Primary School
2022.09 - 2023.09
Classroom teacher
Brunel Field Primary School
2015.09 - 2022.09
Fundraiser
NTT Fundraising
2012.07 - 2014.03
ESL teacher
International House
2011.09 - 2012.07
Deputy House Manager
The Courtyard Theatre
2009.08 - 2011.05
B.Soc.Sci Politics & International Relations -
University of Manchester
2006.09 - 2009.06
A-Levels -
Hereford Sixth Form Centre
2003.09 - 2005.06
GCSEs -
St Mary's RC High School
1998.09 - 2003.05