Hannah Preston
Sheffield
Summary
I am a highly adaptable, QTS-qualified Primary Teacher and former Middle Leader with extensive experience teaching in high-deprivation communities and supporting diverse learner needs. Possessing an exceptional ability to instantly establish rapport, I manage classroom behavior using positive frameworks, and seamlessly deliver pre-planned lessons across multiple year groups. Highly resourceful and calm under pressure, I have a deep understanding of current safeguarding practices through recent experience as a Multi-Academy Trust Trustee and link safeguarding lead. I am reliable and dedicated to maintaining high behavioural and academic expectations from the moment the school day begins.
I am currently on extended maternity leave.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Programme manager
Literacy Pirates
London
2021.01 - 2025.12
- Delivered teaching on a literacy programme for both primary and secondary aged children facing barriers to success.
- Worked across both mainstream primary schools and secondary schools, as well as a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).
- Supported behaviour through consistent routines and clear expectations during sessions.
- Managed learning for pupils with SEMH and SEND needs across learning activities, supporting those children to thrive
- Liaised with school staff with excellent communication and handover skills
Class teacher and Middle Leader
Gayhurst school, LEAP Federation
London
2014.09 - 2020.12
- Taught all ages from year 1 to year 6, regularly receiving outstanding feedback in classroom observations.
- Expert in utilising positive reinforcement and adaptive behavior strategies to ensure a calm, productive classroom.
- Highly adept at modifying lesson plans to support both lower-attaining learners and high-achievers.
- Exceptional understanding of statutory safeguarding requirements (KCSIE), attending yearly whole school training.
- Very competent in interactive whiteboards, and digital registration tools.
- Exemplary understanding and teaching of the core subjects, working as both Maths and Computing lead
- Phonics trained
Teaching assistant
Broughton Fields Primary school
Milton Keynes
2011.09 - 2012.08
- Supported children with SEND and SEMH needs on a 121 and small group basis, ensuring inclusive practices.
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Ran playtimes and after school clubs.
New Business & Contract Manager
Look ahead care and support
London
2006.09 - 2011.05
- I worked on writing tender proposals for new contracts > £250k/annum in value. I successfully presented to large panels of multi-disciplinary teams and Local Authority commissioners.
- Promoted to Contract Manager at a homeless hostel I worked closely with the Local Authority and commissioning bodies .
- Having completed a 'Train the Trainer' course, I was responsible for all support staff training, including identifying training needs at recruitment stage, providing operational training and running appraisals.
- Dedicated to equal opportunities and breaking down barriers to access, I formed Diversity and Inclusion strategies for each project. I focused on supporting young people and families with children across our services.
Education
Primary PGCE -
UCL Institute of Education
London 2012.09 - 2014.08
Sociology BA -
University of Leeds
Leeds 2003.09 - 2006.08
Skills
Behaviour Management
Curriculum Adaptation & Differentiation
Advanced Safeguarding Knowledge
VLE & Tech Proficient
Timeline
Programme manager
Literacy Pirates
2021.01 - 2025.12
Class teacher and Middle Leader
Gayhurst school, LEAP Federation
2014.09 - 2020.12
Primary PGCE -
UCL Institute of Education
2012.09 - 2014.08
Teaching assistant
Broughton Fields Primary school
2011.09 - 2012.08
New Business & Contract Manager
Look ahead care and support
2006.09 - 2011.05
Sociology BA -
University of Leeds
2003.09 - 2006.08