Helen Jones
Cheadle Hulme,Stockport
Summary
I am a dedicated EYFS specialist with a strong focus on current research and innovation to deliver evidence-informed education that enhances child outcomes. I have experience in team leadership, mentoring staff, and managing professional development initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning to drive improvements in education, I can demonstrate expert knowledge of the EYFS framework. Adept at curriculum planning, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure high-quality educational standards, I am committed to fostering an environment of continuous improvement and excellence within EYFS and KS1 education.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pre-School Class Teacher and EYFS Lead
Laurus Trust - Cheadle Hulme Primary School
Cheadle Hulme, Stockport
01.2018 - Current
- A founding member of EYFS teaching staff at CHPS teaching in Reception. I am currently the Pre-School Class Teacher and EYFS Lead in the 2 form entry school.
- I have participated in a North West Classroom Action Research Project for NW1 Maths Hub for Maths Mastery in Nursery.
- I support 6 Laurus Trust Primary Schools with professional development, research, pedagogy and curriculum design within EYFS.
- I work closely with Primary Trust Curriculum Directors and I have recently written a Trust wide writing progression document for Year 1 based on current research and my knowledge of EYFS and KS1.
- I hold positions of responsibility within school as ECT Mentor, RE and Sustainability Lead
- Lead for pupil parliament group, Department for Education.
Year 1 Class Teacher
Brookburn Community Primary School
Chorlton, Manchester
09.2016 - 07.2018
Year 1 Teacher
2 form entry school
Completed NQT Year.
Moved to Stockport LEA and school closer to home
Building Society Manager
Yorkshire Building Society
Bury, Oldham, Stockport, Wilmslow , North West
04.2003 - 08.2015
Branch Manager
Mortgage Adviser and Mortgage Underwriter
Staff Trainer for Mortgage Advisers in North West
Left to pursue career in education and complete PGCE
First Assistant Manager Graduate Programme
McDonald's
Stockport, Greater Manchester
09.1998 - 04.2003
Graduate Trainee Programme
Left to pursue management career in finance.
Education
NPQSL - Senior Leadership
Educational Development Trust
North West 09.2023 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2021 - 06.2024
PGCE - Early Years and Key Stage 1 Specialism (Age 3-7)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 08.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 09.1995 - 07.1998
Skills
- Current research and Innovation : keep abreast of current research in EYFS and KS1 to provide high-quality, evidence-informed education that improves child outcomes
- Team Leadership: Mentor staff, overseeing LSA deployment, and managing professional development and EYFS team meetings
- Strategic Planning: Drive improvement in EYFS
- Partnership with Parents: Lead parent workshops and maintain consistent, supportive communication
- Curriculum & Planning: Expert knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Conduct observations, offering feedback to staff, and managing interventions
Timeline
NPQSL - Senior Leadership
Educational Development Trust
09.2023 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2021 - 06.2024
Pre-School Class Teacher and EYFS Lead
Laurus Trust - Cheadle Hulme Primary School
01.2018 - Current
Year 1 Class Teacher
Brookburn Community Primary School
09.2016 - 07.2018
PGCE - Early Years and Key Stage 1 Specialism (Age 3-7)
Manchester Metropolitan University
08.2015 - 07.2016
Building Society Manager
Yorkshire Building Society
04.2003 - 08.2015
First Assistant Manager Graduate Programme
McDonald's
09.1998 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Staffordshire University
09.1995 - 07.1998