- Music - Saxophone, songwriting, playing in a band
- Theatre and sports - Attending events as a spectator with my wife and children
- Building a model railway
- Reading
- Cooking
Iain Wheeler
BIGGLESWADE,Bedfordshire
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in curriculum development, educational assessment, and team leadership. Proven track record in implementing innovative teaching practices and pioneering the use of AI technologies to enhance student learning outcomes. Adept at managing high SEND needs and fostering a growth mindset within diverse classroom settings. Demonstrated expertise in pastoral care, staff mentoring, and effective communication with parents and professionals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leader of Curriculum and Assessment, Teacher and Leader of Maths
St Christopher School Letchworth
01.2023 - 07.2025
- I teach the majority of the curriculum to a Year 6 class as well as leading Curriculum, Assessment and Maths in the Junior School. This involves tracking the progress of children across the school and staying on top of current initiatives nationally to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.
- In the last 2 years, I have made significant changes to the whole Junior School Curriculum and created a new system of assessment from the ground up.
- I also spend time researching best practice in teaching, which involves gaining a greater understanding of the psychology of learning and Growth Mindset.
- There is a high level of SEND need in my current school and 80% of my current class are on the SEND register. Two of these children have EHCPs.
- Recently, I have been pioneering the implementation of new technologies (primarily AI) in the school via my own classroom practice.
- Prior to my promotion, I was Leader of Maths.
- I line manage 4 members of staff.
- Reason for Leaving: The school is restructuring and I feel that this presents a good time for me to re-evaluate what I'm looking for in terms of my career and job satisfaction.
- Salary: 55874
Progress Leader, Year 6 Teacher
BIGGLESWADE ACADEMY
09.2018 - 01.2023
- As well as teaching a Year 6 class through SATS, I was Progress Leader of Year 6.
- I led a team of 9 people and line managed 2.
- I taught most subjects in the curriculum and tracked data to ensure the best outcomes for the children as well as taking the lead in pastoral matters.
- I liaised with parents and other professionals as well as creating reports for the senior leadership of the school.
- Reason for Leaving: I moved to St Christopher because it was more in keeping with my personal ethos.
- Salary: 42000
Holiday Worker
SENSE
09.2012 - 05.2017
- I was part of a team who took 3 deafblind children away on holiday for a week within the UK.
- Reason for Leaving: It was always intended as a single week post.
- Salary: None
Teacher
Natilla School Complex
08.2006
- I was a teacher for Primary School age children, predominantly teaching English and Maths.
- Reason for Leaving: It was only a 3 month contract.
- Salary: £0
Head of Key Stage 2, Head of Maths, Teacher, Leader of Assessment, Deputy Safeguarding Lead, Staff Governor
Roysia Middle School
- In my capacity as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), I effectively fulfilled multiple leadership roles, including Leader of Key Stage 2 and Leader of Maths, as well as Year 6 Teacher and Year 7 Maths Teacher.
- My responsibilities also extended to safeguarding, where I served as Deputy Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the welfare of our students.
- I spearheaded the Growth Mindset initiative and held the position of Staff Governor, enhancing the educational experience within our school community.
- I used SIMS to track assessment across the school.
- Reason for Leaving: The school was due to close.
- Salary: 39000
Leader of PSHE, Leader of PE, Leader of Assessment, Year 3 Teacher, Year 5 Teacher, Student Teacher Mentor
St Mary's Junior School
- As Leader of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, I implemented a robust curriculum that fostered student well-being and personal development.
- In my role as Leader of Physical Education (PE), I promoted girls' and disability sports.
- Additionally, as a Student Teacher Mentor, I guided trainee teachers, promoting high-quality teaching practices and fostering a supportive environment.
- Reason for Leaving: The Leader of Assessment position became available at Roysia.
- Salary: £34000
Year 6 Teacher
Radburn Primary School
- I worked as a Year 6 teacher and successfully helped a child to come to school regularly who had previously been a school refuser.
- Reason for Leaving: Resigned to address personal matters involving a family health issue.
- Salary: £28000
Leader of PE/Leader of Geography/Year 5 Class Teacher
Wilshere-Dacre
- I worked as a Year 5 teacher since joining the school.
- I requested a different year group at one stage, but was asked to stay in year 5 to act as a mentor to an NQT.
- I had a high profile in the school, leading 2 subjects and being the focal figure of the school's sustainability work.
- I set up an Eco-Council for the school and became known for my pastoral work with vulnerable and children who had experienced loss.
- Reason for Leaving: I left the school to try to move back up north to care for my disabled mother.
- Salary: £26000
Classroom Assistant
Heswall Preparatory School
- In order to gain experience of the classroom and prepare for my PGCE, I worked as a classroom assistant.
- I worked with every class in the school, working with children ranging from age 3 to 11.
- I set up a school rock band, which became a prominent and unique feature of the school.
- Reason for Leaving: To do my PGCE
- Salary: Minimum Wage
Community Outreach Manager, Checkout Operator, Car-park Porter
ASDA
- I started work in ASDA as Checkout Operator and Car-park Porter but after a couple of months, I was asked to be Community Outreach Manager.
- This involved creating initiatives to link the store with the community and working with local schools and community groups.
- Reason for Leaving: To gain experience for my PGCE
- Salary: Minimum wage
Matchday Secretary
Biggleswade Town FC
- I was the general point of contact for many things that happened on match day. I handled the admin: from team sheets and official communication with match officials to match documentation. I also coordinated logistics, looked after player welfare, and dealt with any incidents that pop up, as they could vary hugely from day to day.
- While I was there, I unofficially mentored a young person from a local SEMH school who was interested in the club.
- Reason for Leaving: All of my family worked at the club as a family activity. My children lost interest.
- Salary: None
Independent Visitor
Spurgeons
- For the entirety of the time that I worked here, I was a mentor to one child, who was living with a foster family.
- I took him out for trips and was sometimes an advocate for him, ensuring that his opinion was heard in various meetings.
- Reason for Leaving: The child I worked with turned 18 and was no longer eligible.
- Salary: None
Leader/Listener/Prison Outreach Worker/Festival Branch Worker/Media Representative
Samaritans
- I was primarily a listener for people who were in crisis, although I did also progress my role to include working as a leader within my branch of the organisation, working in a prison as an outreach worker, working within their festival branch and also representing the organisation within the media, including some work with national radio stations and magazines.
- I started at the Chester branch and moved to the Bedford branch when I moved areas.
- Reason for Leaving: The time pressure was too great while I was trying to start my first job in a new career.
- Salary: None
Education
A-Levels -
Neston Sixth Form
Neston01-1999
Neston High School - GCSEs or Equivalent
Neston High School
United Kingdom08-2003
PGCert - Primary Education
Liverpool Hope University
United KingdomBA - Media Production
University of Lincoln
United KingdomSkills
- Curriculum development
- Educational assessment
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Student motivation
- Classroom management
- Parent liaison
- Pastoral care
- SEND support
- Growth mindset
- Adaptive teaching
- Performance tracking
- Staff mentoring
- Communication
- Computer proficient
- Excellent classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Student-centred learning
References
- Mrs. KATIE WRIGHT, Head of Junior School, St Christopher School Letchworth, Employee, 6 years, 8 months, Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3JZ, United Kingdom, katie.wright@stchris.co.uk, 01462 650962
- Miss. ZOE LININGTON, Head Teacher, Edward Peake C E Middle School, Former Employee, 12 years, 8 months, Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ, United Kingdom, info@edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk, 01767 314562
Certification
- Certificate in Principles of Team Leading (Level 2)
Organising Body: West London College
Qualification: Not yet attained
Date: Estimated June 2026 - Curriculum and Assessment Review Conference
Organising Body: Westminster Insight
Qualification: Attendance Certificate
Date: February 2026 - Risk Assessment in Educational Settings
Organising Body: Educare
Qualification: Pass
Date: November 2025 - Food Hygiene & Safety
Organising Body: Educare
Qualification: Pass
Date: February 2025 - Online Safety
Organising Body: Educare
Qualification: Pass
Date: January 2025 - Health & Safety in Education: Staff Awareness
Organising Body: Educare
Qualification: Pass
Date: January 2025 - D1 Bus Driving Licence
Organising Body: DVLA
Qualification: Pass
Date: December 2023 - Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health (Level 2)
Organising Body: Newbury College
Qualification: Pass
Date: December 2023 - Online Safety Act
Organising Body: Educare
Qualification: Pass
Date: October 2023
Interests
Timeline
Leader of Curriculum and Assessment, Teacher and Leader of Maths
St Christopher School Letchworth
01.2023 - 07.2025
Progress Leader, Year 6 Teacher
BIGGLESWADE ACADEMY
09.2018 - 01.2023
Holiday Worker
SENSE
09.2012 - 05.2017
Teacher
Natilla School Complex
08.2006
Head of Key Stage 2, Head of Maths, Teacher, Leader of Assessment, Deputy Safeguarding Lead, Staff Governor
Roysia Middle School
Leader of PSHE, Leader of PE, Leader of Assessment, Year 3 Teacher, Year 5 Teacher, Student Teacher Mentor
St Mary's Junior School
Year 6 Teacher
Radburn Primary School
Leader of PE/Leader of Geography/Year 5 Class Teacher
Wilshere-Dacre
Classroom Assistant
Heswall Preparatory School
Community Outreach Manager, Checkout Operator, Car-park Porter
ASDA
Matchday Secretary
Biggleswade Town FC
Independent Visitor
Spurgeons
Leader/Listener/Prison Outreach Worker/Festival Branch Worker/Media Representative
Samaritans
A-Levels -
Neston Sixth Form
Neston High School - GCSEs or Equivalent
Neston High School
PGCert - Primary Education
Liverpool Hope University
BA - Media Production
University of Lincoln