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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
05.2023 - 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
09.1990 - 09.2020


  • 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
09.1988 - 09.1990
  • 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
09.2003 - 07.2005

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Food.

Manchester Polytechnic
Manchester
09.1987 - 07.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics

Liverpool Polytechnic
Liverpool
09.1984 - 07.1987

A Levels - Home Economics, Geography, Economics

Chester Catholic High School
Chester, Cheshire
09.1982 - 07.1984

O Levels - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Geography, History, Biology, Home Economics, French

Chester Catholic High School
Chester, Cheshire
09.1979 - 07.1982

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
05.2023 - Current

Masters - Effective Education and Management

Keele University
09.2003 - 07.2005

Teacher of Food and Senior Assistant Headteacher

Blessed William Howard Catholic High School
09.1990 - 09.2020

Teacher of Food

Knutsford County High School
09.1988 - 09.1990

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Food.

Manchester Polytechnic
09.1987 - 07.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics

Liverpool Polytechnic
09.1984 - 07.1987

A Levels - Home Economics, Geography, Economics

Chester Catholic High School
09.1982 - 07.1984

O Levels - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Geography, History, Biology, Home Economics, French

Chester Catholic High School
09.1979 - 07.1982

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