Iain MacDonald
Gillingham,Kent
Summary
Dedicated arts educator with extensive experience in teaching singing to infant and primary students. Demonstrates strong leadership and a deep understanding of the arts, including fine art and drama, within educational settings. Possesses excellent communication and team working skills, with a passion for enhancing the development of arts in schools. Committed to fostering a creative environment that nurtures students' artistic growth and expression.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Quality Of Education Leader
Brompton Westbrook Primary School
Gillingham, Kent
2013.04 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to be flexible with teaching different year groups.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked with children from nursery to Year 6 teaching the whole curriculum
- Specialist teaching of singing across the school
- Ran the school choir
- Worked the Cultural Champions programme with RBO
Deputy head teacher
Saxon Way
Gillingham, Kent
2012.09 - 2013.04
- Oversaw the transition of the school to academy status as part of an interim team
Senior Leader
St Margaret's Junior School
Rainham, Kent
1991.09 - 2012.07
- Developed curriculum for improved student performance.
- Oversaw resource allocation to enhance the teaching-learning process effectively.
- Devised new teaching methods to cater diverse learner needs.
- Monitored lesson planning, assuring adherence to curriculum guidelines.
- Collaborated with parents for enhanced student progress.
- Managed disciplinary issues, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Created strategic plans aligning with school mission and vision.
- Promoted inclusive education practices, fostering an accepting school culture.
- Devised curriculum strategy to meet national targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Kent
Canterbury 1987.09 - 1991.07
Skills
- Communication skills
- Taught singing for many years across infant and primary ranges
- Strong leadership and understanding of the arts in schools (fine art, drama included)
- Team working skills
- Passionate about increasing the development of arts in schools
- Calm under pressure
- Public speaking
- Creative
Timeline
Quality Of Education Leader
Brompton Westbrook Primary School
2013.04 - Current
Deputy head teacher
Saxon Way
2012.09 - 2013.04
Senior Leader
St Margaret's Junior School
1991.09 - 2012.07
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Kent
1987.09 - 1991.07