Heather Savile
Lancaster,Lancs
Summary
Customer-focused, adept at working with diverse personality types individually or part of a group and providing first-class service. Knowledgeable in circulation procedures and how to research and find resources. Particular experience in working with Inter Library Loans and Archives and assisting customers in their research and retrieval of resources. Experienced in supporting learning journey with focus on being inclusive. Strengths in administrative, planning, data entry, IT and analysis tasks. Adaptable, flexible and experience of working in fast paced environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Casual Learning Support Assistant
Settle College
Settle, North Yorkshire
2026.02 - Current
- Taught school refusers Entry Level English and Maths and supported student with GCSE English Language.
- Collaborated with staff in monitoring student progress. Also, invigilation of summer examinations.
- Collaborated with teachers for development of effective learning plans.
Teacher of RE
St. Bernard's RC High School
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
2015.09 - 2016.08
- Contributed valuable input during weekly staff and department meetings aimed at improving overall school performance.
- Ensured accurate record keeping of student attendance, behaviour and academic progress reports as per school policies.
- Devised innovative methods of teaching allowing multiple ways for students to demonstrate knowledge comprehension.
- Delivered stimulating lessons on world religions, their practices, ethics, philosophies and histories.
- Tutor to Y11.
Teacher of RE and Housemistress
St. Mary's School
Shaftesbury, Dorset
2011.09 - 2015.08
- Taught interesting and stimulating RE lessons to Y7-13 leading to positive recruitment numbers.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Responsible for 75 girls and their pastoral care, living on school site.
Acting Head of RS
Bolton School Girls' Division
Bolton, Lancs
2010.12 - 2011.07
- Managed department of four staff on day to day basis and also medium term.
- Taught students of Y7 to Y13 Religious Studies including GCSE and A level.
- Planned and organised stimulating and engaging schemes of work to deliver effective teaching and learning.
- In charge of administrative matters for department and contributing to whole school matters.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Mentored two student teachers in Department.
- Contributed to leadership meetings supporting whole school development
Temporary Teacher of RE, Geography, English, EAL
Gordonstoun School
Elgin, Moray
2008.08 - 2010.08
- Temporary and part-time Teacher of RE to Y7 and 8, Geography and English to GCSE students and EAL to Y8 student.
- Planning inspiring and varied lessons to different students.
- Lived in boarding school as residential staff in support of husband as Housemaster.
Head of RS
Sherborne School
Sherborne, Dorset
2001.08 - 2008.08
- Taught students Religious Studies from Y9-13 including GCSE, short and full course, specialising in Buddhism and A level specialising in Buddhism, and Philosophy.
- Wrote inspiring schemes of work and organised administrative tasks for department.
- Organised school trips for department.
- Managed team of four.
- In charge of department for Y9-11.
- Tutor in boarding house.
- Assisted with duties for boarding school including socials.
- Achieved best exam results in school consistently.
Head of RS
Twynham School
Christchurch, Dorset
1999.09 - 2001.08
- In charge of department of four but managing staff of up to 12.
- Planning and delivering schemes of work for RE lessons for Y7-13.
- Highly experienced teacher of RE planning and teaching inspiring lessons with effective differentiation.
- Contributing to whole school development by input to leadership meetings.
- Managing administration, data entry and monitoring of standards for department.
- Tutor to Y11 group.
Teacher of RE and History
Fulford School
York, North Yorkshire
1997.09 - 1999.08
- Taught inspiring lessons to Y7-13 RE, History to Y7 and 8, General Studies to Sixth form and Sex Education to Y7 and 8.
- Responsible for introduction of GCSE and A level to RE department and ground-breaking recruitment to department.
- Organised school trips for exciting inspiration to curriculum.
- SEN link for department.
- In charge of writing schemes of work for department.
- Liaised with and represented LEA Adviser for RE at National events.
Library Assistant
Lancaster University Library
Lancaster, Lancs
1995.05 - 1996.08
- Assisted customers with library search for materials including at other libraries.
- Ordered physical and digital materials for Inter Library Loans from other libraries and British Library.
- Data entry for materials and ordering of materials.
- Shelving of materials and assisting on customer service desk.
- Answered queries from users efficiently, providing useful information.
- Contributed to working group discussing different issues moving forwards for Library.
- Issuing and returning of materials.
Library Assistant
Center for American History
Austin, Texas, USA
1994.08 - 1994.11
- Helped users navigate online catalogue effectively, aiding their search efforts.
- Assisted patrons with information retrieval tasks.
- Retrieved, issued and returned materials for customers for Library and Archive.
Receptionist and Sales Assistant
Principal/EGT Stockbrokers
Austin, Texas, USA
1993.01 - 1993.10
- Completed data entry tasks whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
- Prepared reception maintaining neat appearance at all times.
- Managed phone calls, resulting in effective communication flow within company.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of office.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Specific Learning Difficulties
University of Worcester
Worcester 2012.09 - 2014.07
PGCE - Secondary RE and History
University of Durham
Durham 1996.09 - 1997.07
American College Credit - US Literature, US History and Computing
Austin American College
Austin, Texas, USA 1994.01 - 1994.06
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
University of Durham
Durham 1989.10 - 1992.07
Skills
- Effective team member, working well with students or customers to deliver materials and improve standards Warm and helpful rapport with those needing help and also team members
- Highly rated teacher to groups and individuals delivering tailored approaches to lessons, including special needs
- Open minded and inclusive approach, as highly experienced in different cultures, beliefs and abilities
- Excellent at planning of inspiring lessons on range of subjects and administrative tasks, with eye for detail including short, medium and long term plans
- Flexible and adaptive approach to varied environments and situations, enjoying purposeful and positive attitude to work Strengths with exam preparation guidance and training
- Experienced at data entry, analysis of data to monitor progress and budgeting Specialist in SEN including autism and dyslexia and user of strategies to assist students
Affiliations
- Reader of modern literature
- Crafts especially knitting, crochet and sewing
- Dog showing
Languages
English
Native
French
Beginner
German
Beginner
Latin
Beginner
Ancient Greek
Beginner
Biblical Hebrew
Beginner
Timeline
Casual Learning Support Assistant
Settle College
2026.02 - Current
Teacher of RE
St. Bernard's RC High School
2015.09 - 2016.08
Advanced Diploma - Specific Learning Difficulties
University of Worcester
2012.09 - 2014.07
Teacher of RE and Housemistress
St. Mary's School
2011.09 - 2015.08
Acting Head of RS
Bolton School Girls' Division
2010.12 - 2011.07
Temporary Teacher of RE, Geography, English, EAL
Gordonstoun School
2008.08 - 2010.08
Head of RS
Sherborne School
2001.08 - 2008.08
Head of RS
Twynham School
1999.09 - 2001.08
Teacher of RE and History
Fulford School
1997.09 - 1999.08
PGCE - Secondary RE and History
University of Durham
1996.09 - 1997.07
Library Assistant
Lancaster University Library
1995.05 - 1996.08
Library Assistant
Center for American History
1994.08 - 1994.11
American College Credit - US Literature, US History and Computing
Austin American College
1994.01 - 1994.06
Receptionist and Sales Assistant
Principal/EGT Stockbrokers
1993.01 - 1993.10
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
University of Durham
1989.10 - 1992.07