Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Heather Rose

Long Bennington,Lincolnshire

Summary

Experienced classroom teacher and tutor, with over twenty years in education, focusing on fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments. Capable of designing and implementing innovative lesson plans adapted to pupil needs. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and utilising technology to support learning. Particular interest in sports, activity, health and wellbeing.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
5997
5997
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Tutor

Own Business
Long Bennington, Lincolnshire
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided engaging group and 1:1 lesson support to help pupils achieve optimum academic results; English, Maths and all other Primary National Curriculum subjects.
  • Provided extra help with difficult subjects or topics as necessary; ensured full comprehension before moving on.
  • Utilised innovative methods to illustrate core concepts, implementing technological, visual and auditory instructional tools.
  • Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.

Class Teacher (Key Stage 2)

Allington with Sedgebrook Primary School, Lincs.
Allington, Lincolnshire
09.2012 - Current
  • Developing engaging lesson plans aligned with the National Curriculum, including adapting lessons and designing bespoke programmes for children, including those with interventions.
  • Training staff and PGCE students.
  • Assessing, tracking and analysing data on pupil progress and putting systems into place where needed.
  • Communicating effectively with parents regarding pupils' progress and behaviour issues.
  • Active participation in all staff development training programmes and workshops, including commitment to safeguarding processes.
  • Coordination with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
  • Assisting in organising school trips and risk assessment, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.


Senior Mental Health Lead

Allington with Sedgebrook Primary School, Lincs.
Allington, Lincolnshire
09.2023 - Current
  • Training needs analysis for all members of staff.
  • Mentoring and supervising ELSA to uphold best practices in sessions with changes that develop the learning programmes.
  • Mentoring Wellbeing Ambassadors and staff in their training and learning journey.
  • Improving school community well-being and access to support for parents, staff and children through a series of events and initiatives e.g new information board, assemblies, signposting, World Mental Health Day recognition.
  • Qualitative and quantitative data from over 150 people (staff, parents and children) which now informs future practices.
  • Calendar of staff training in place, delivered by external companies and/or myself.
  • Participation in professional development activities; staying abreast of latest research and policy.
  • New school policy now drives practices in school, with clear direction on procedure and vision,


Physical Education Lead

Allington with Sedgebrook Primary School, Lincs.
Allington, Lincolnshire
09.2014 - Current
  • Training needs analysis planned and delivered by external companies and/or myself, to staff and Sports Apprentices.
  • Cultivating a positive learning environment by creating engaging physical education activities and calendar of events e.g visits from professional athletes, marking initiatives such as Sport Relief.
  • Working with stakeholders, such as parents, governors, charities, PTA, community, to create a more collaborative approach. Parent volunteer scheme has accounted to 5 after school clubs over 2 years and PTA have financed sports equipment.
  • Implementation of whole-school P.E scheme, now delivered by all teaching staff for over 100 children.
  • Enhanced safety protocols by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and data tracking.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data now informs school practices and events, as does progress tracking.
  • Calendar finalised for the year for inter and intra school competitions and events.
  • Facilitating a programme of after-school sports clubs, fostering a love for physical activity outside classroom hours and increasing children's physical activity, with 12+ clubs per year, with waiting lists.
  • Staying up to date with new trends in physical education to keep lessons relevant and interesting for pupils, with new school policy driving physical activity within the school.

Community Support Educator

Plunket Children and Family Services
Kerikeri, New Zealand
11.2007 - 04.2012
  • Enhanced community engagement by organising regular meet-ups and events for parents and young children, including delivering parent workshops and training sessions.
  • Led staff training programmes to improve quality of delivery.
  • Developed strong relationships with local partners for effective collaboration.

Tutor

Kip McGrath
Kerikeri, New Zealand
11.2007 - 04.2012
  • Assessed pupil progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement. and collaborated with parents aligning tutoring approaches with school curriculum.

Classroom Teacher (KS1&KS2)

Viewlands Primary School, Perth and Kinross
Perth, Perth and Kinross
10.2006 - 11.2007
  • Developed engaging lesson plans in line with the National Curriculum and created an inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued. Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.

Tutor

Kip McGrath
Perth, Perth and Kinross
10.2006 - 11.2007
  • Assessed pupil progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement. and collaborated with parents aligning tutoring approaches with school curriculum.

Class and Supply Teacher

Queenstown Primary School
New Zealand
07.2005 - 10.2006
  • Developed engaging lesson plans in line with the National Curriculum and adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of pupils. Reporting on pupil progress.

Graduate Teacher

Leicestershire County Council
Hathern, Leicestershire
07.2004 - 07.2005

'Apprentice' style teacher training on the Graduate Teacher Programme, leading to QTS.

  • Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
  • Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all pupils progressed.

Events Coordinator

British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
Leicester
07.2002 - 07.2004
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders by coordinating regular meetings and communications.
  • Coordinated logistics for large and small-scale events to facilitate seamless execution.
  • Enhanced company image through effective communication strategies and positive media coverage.
  • Liaised extensively with vendors, securing competitive rates for event services.
  • Monitored team budgets and forecasts to deliver against annual targets.

Conference and Events Coordinator

Tyler Events
Derby, Derbyshire
07.2001 - 07.2002
  • Coordinated large-scale conferences (up to 1000 delegates), on an international level, by effectively managing resources and timelines.
  • Managed complex logistics to ensure smooth operation of events and directed on-site operations, ensuring a professional atmosphere at all times.
  • Negotiated contracts to achieve cost-effective solutions and collaborated with marketing teams for increased event publicity and attendance.
  • Managed budgets within set parameters whilst achieving high-quality results.


Education

Teacher Training

Loughborough University Encompass Partnership
Loughborough, Leicestershire
09.2004 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Communication and Media Studies

Loughborough University
Loughborough
09/1997 - 07.2001

A-Levels - Communication Studies, Sociology, History

Hind Leys Community College
Shepshed, Leicestershire
09/1995 - 09.1997

GCSEs - Maths, English, Sciences, Media Studies, French, Humanities, Art, DT,

Shepshed High School
Shepshed, Leicestershire
09/1990 - 09.1995

Skills

  • Planning and organisation
  • Flexible and creative thinking
  • Leadership and Communication
  • Engagement strategies for staff, stakeholders, clients and children
  • Collaboration and partnering
  • Event management
  • Evidence-based practice and policy planning
  • Budget analysis
  • Risk assessment

Affiliations

  • Health and exercise; hiking, running, gym

Certification

Level 2 in Counselling Skills, Grantham College, September 2024

Senior Mental Health Lead, Worth-It Education Group, September 2024

Qualified Teacher Status, July 2005 through Loughborough Encompass Partnership. Graduate Teacher Programme.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Tutor

Own Business
11.2024 - Current

Senior Mental Health Lead

Allington with Sedgebrook Primary School, Lincs.
09.2023 - Current

Physical Education Lead

Allington with Sedgebrook Primary School, Lincs.
09.2014 - Current

Class Teacher (Key Stage 2)

Allington with Sedgebrook Primary School, Lincs.
09.2012 - Current

Community Support Educator

Plunket Children and Family Services
11.2007 - 04.2012

Tutor

Kip McGrath
11.2007 - 04.2012

Classroom Teacher (KS1&KS2)

Viewlands Primary School, Perth and Kinross
10.2006 - 11.2007

Tutor

Kip McGrath
10.2006 - 11.2007

Class and Supply Teacher

Queenstown Primary School
07.2005 - 10.2006

Teacher Training

Loughborough University Encompass Partnership
09.2004 - 07.2005

Graduate Teacher

Leicestershire County Council
07.2004 - 07.2005

Events Coordinator

British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
07.2002 - 07.2004

Conference and Events Coordinator

Tyler Events
07.2001 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Science - Communication and Media Studies

Loughborough University
09/1997 - 07.2001

A-Levels - Communication Studies, Sociology, History

Hind Leys Community College
09/1995 - 09.1997

GCSEs - Maths, English, Sciences, Media Studies, French, Humanities, Art, DT,

Shepshed High School
09/1990 - 09.1995
Heather Rose