Helen Kay
Stafford,Staffordshire
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
GCSE Moderator and Examiner
Eduqas Exam Board
2023.05 - Current
- Work to close deadlines to moderate the NEA for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition and as an examiner for the same specification.
Teacher of Food and Senior Assistant Headteacher
Blessed William Howard Catholic High School
Stafford, Staffordshire
1990.09 - 2020.09
- Worked as a Teacher of Food with excellent GCSE results and as a Senior Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for whole school behaviour and Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Was elected as staff governor and an associate governor to fully understand the agenda of whole school improvement.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements as a Head of Year.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
Teacher of Food
Knutsford County High School
Knutsford, Cheshire
1988.09 - 1990.09
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
Masters - Effective Education and Management
Keele University
Keele, Staffordshire 2003.09 - 2005.07
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Food.
Manchester Polytechnic
Manchester 1987.09 - 1988.07
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics
Liverpool Polytechnic
Liverpool 1984.09 - 1987.07
A Levels - Home Economics, Geography, Economics
Chester Catholic High School
Chester, Cheshire 1982.09 - 1984.07
O Levels - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Geography, History, Biology, Home Economics, French
Chester Catholic High School
Chester, Cheshire 1979.09 - 1982.07
Affiliations
I enjoy travelling, visiting the theatre, reading and improving my physical fitness through classes and running.
Voluntary Work
- In March 2022 I was sworn in as a Magistrate on the Staffordshire Bench in the adult crime courts. I stay up to date with all essential training and work collaboratively with my fellow magistrates and legal professionals to resolve cases in a timely manner.
- I write a monthly column for our village magazine which requires creative thinking and ICT skills.
Timeline
GCSE Moderator and Examiner
Eduqas Exam Board
2023.05 - Current
Masters - Effective Education and Management
Keele University
2003.09 - 2005.07
Teacher of Food and Senior Assistant Headteacher
Blessed William Howard Catholic High School
1990.09 - 2020.09
Teacher of Food
Knutsford County High School
1988.09 - 1990.09
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Food.
Manchester Polytechnic
1987.09 - 1988.07
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics
Liverpool Polytechnic
1984.09 - 1987.07
A Levels - Home Economics, Geography, Economics
Chester Catholic High School
1982.09 - 1984.07
O Levels - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Geography, History, Biology, Home Economics, French
Chester Catholic High School
1979.09 - 1982.07