Grainne Griffin
Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Educational leader specializing in innovative teaching and curriculum design. Proven track record in monitoring student progress, enhancing numeracy skills, and preparing students for SATs through effective feedback and motivation strategies. Strong advocate for inclusivity and emotional well-being, implementing robust child safeguarding practices. Experienced in managing discipline, engaging with parents, and maintaining compliance with Ofsted standards.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Qualified Primary Teacher
The Annunciation Junior School
London, England
06.2017 - 12.2025
- Established clear objectives for each lesson to ensure understanding of topics covered.
- Tailored teaching techniques to individual learner needs, ensuring inclusivity and adaptations.
- Encouraged parental involvement in children's education and school activities.
- Coordinated school trips which enriched the curriculum and broadened pupils' experiences.
- Adhered to safeguarding policies, ensuring student welfare at all times.
- Developed detailed lesson plans for diverse student abilities, ensuring academic progression.
- Implemented technology into lessons, modernising the teaching approach..
- Created engaging classroom atmosphere with interactive learning activities.
- Collaborated in curriculum development, keeping content relevant and engaging.
- Managed classroom behaviour with consistent disciplinary guidelines, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Conducted regular assessments of pupil progress towards educational goals.
- Mentored new teachers providing guidance on effective teaching practices.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Prepared and presented informative reports to parents.
- Completed a range of training such as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Headship.
- Supported schools through several Ofsted reviews.
- Managed disciplinary issues, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Monitored lesson planning, assuring adherence to curriculum guidelines.
- Improved academic standards with the implementation of rigorous assessments.
- Coordinated teacher training sessions for professional growth and development.
- Created strategic plans aligning with school mission and vision.
- Devised new teaching methods to cater diverse learner needs.
- Enhanced school reputation by implementing effective teaching strategies.
- Liaised with governing bodies, strengthening school's external relations.
- Monitored and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
- Supported head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
- Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
- Took lead role in managing student behaviour across school following set school policies for discipline.
- Led the school to achieve gold in the Historical Association Award
- Liaised with teachers in other schools to improve their curriculums
- Completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship in July 2025
Educator
Busy Bees at Mill Hill
London, England
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Providing and maintaining a high quality service to children and their families, working as part of a staff team to meet children's individual needs.
- Working with children from the age of five months to five years old.
- Delivering rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps young children to develop.
- Planning and providing effective care, teaching and learning, inline with the EYFS, that enables children to progress and prepares them for school.
- Safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children.
- Working in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children and their families.
- Making accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and stages of development of the individual children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
St Mary's University
London 09.2014 - 05.2017
Enter your degree - National Professional Qualification of Headship
Ambition Institute
London 10.2023 - 07.2025
Skills
- Creativity in teaching
- Students progress monitoring
- Supporting emotional well-being
- Numeracy enhancement
- Pupil motivation
- Providing constructive feedback
- Knowledge of Ofsted standards
- Promoting inclusivity and diversity
- Child safeguarding
- Parental liaison
- Curriculum Development
- Discipline management
- SATs preparation
- Educational leadership
- Conflict Resolution
Hobbies
- Reading: I enjoy reading a range of books to improve my creativity. My favourite author is Jodi Picoult.
- Poetry: I like expressing my creativity by writing poems and I enjoy giving them as gifts to loved ones.
- Exercise: I love going to the gym to clear my head and to stay fit and healthy.
- Socialising: I gain energy from interacting with people and love meeting up with my friends especially those in Ireland.
Other School Experience
- March 2017 - May 2017: Year 5 class at St Mary Magdalen's Junior School, Willsden.
- April 2016 - July 2016: Year 1 class at Our Lady of Grace Infant's School, Dollis Hill.
- December 2014 - February 2015: Year 3 class at the Annunciation Junior School, Brent Cross.
References
The Annunciation Catholic Junior School, The Meads, Edgware. HA8 9HQ.
Name: Jennifer O' Prey
Position: Head of Schools
Email: office@annunciationjnr.barnetmail.net
Phone: 02089060723
St Mary's & St Joseph's Primary School
Name: Aaron Doherty
Position: Head of Schools
Email: A.Doherty@smsj.london
St Mary's University, Twickenham.
Name: Penny Madoc Jones
Position: Head of Primary Education
Email: veronica.duppenbecker@live.smuc.ac.uk or penny.madoc-jones@stmarys.ac.uk
Phone: 02082404149
Timeline
Enter your degree - National Professional Qualification of Headship
Ambition Institute
10.2023 - 07.2025
Qualified Primary Teacher
The Annunciation Junior School
06.2017 - 12.2025
Educator
Busy Bees at Mill Hill
07.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
St Mary's University
09.2014 - 05.2017