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Isabella Campbell-Bottoms

Andover,Hampshire

Summary

Qualified pensions professional and, who has extensive administration and consultative experience in the pensions industry. Retrained as a teacher of mathematics up to GCSE Level. An adaptable, organised individual used to working under pressure and who likes to provide a high level of service. Communicates well both orally and in writing and enjoys working with a wide range of people. Self-motivated and is a life-long learner.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work history

Maths Teacher / Exams Officer

The Clere School
2013.09 - 2024.02
  • Coordinated with other staff members for seamless execution of school events.
  • Adapted lesson plans to cater for differing learning abilities, achieving improved comprehension.

MathsTeacher

Harrow Way Community School
2008.09 - 2013.08
  • Experienced teacher teaching secondary mathematics to GCSE level
  • Responsible for developing programme for more able learners
  • Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.

Trainee Teacher

Southampton University - PGCE Secondary Mathematics
2007.09 - 2008.06
  • Qualified as Maths Teacher from Southampton University, following completion of PGCE course

Exam Officer, Unqualified Teacher, Administrator

Andover Education Centre
2006.01 - 2007.08
  • Set up and managed the external examinations in the Centre
  • Tutored challenging individual pupils in Maths, English and Science
  • Provided a range of secretarial services to all the staff in the Centre

Client Manager

Xchanging HR Services
2002.03 - 2005.10
  • Provided pensions technical support and training to the department and kept the department informed of legislation changes
  • Delivered presentations to both HR and members and held pension surgeries
  • Set up and managed projects, such as new hybrid section, pension increases, various benefit statements and annual AVC lump sum payments

Technical Consultant

Sun Life Financial of Canada
2000.03 - 2002.02
  • Co-ordinated and carried out the running of Full Loss calculations on RECAL

Pensions Consultant

Capita Hartshead (formally Hartshead Solway)
1995.04 - 2000.01
  • Provided a range of consultancy and scheme management services to clients, including Secretary to the Trustees
  • Managed projects, such as bulk buy-outs, setting up new schemes, and take-on of new clients

Team Leader

Robert Fleming Benefits Consultants
1991.01 - 1995.04
  • Progressed to position of Team Leader
  • Responsible for the organising and planning of work and training team members
  • Involved in the end of year insurance renewals

Senior Pensions Administrator

Barker Longstaff
1989.04 - 1991.01
  • Promoted to Senior Pensions Administrator
  • Carried out all types of calculations for leavers, with reference to Inland Revenue limits
  • Administered final salary, money purchase and small self administered schemes

Pensions Administrator

Towers Perrin
1986.09 - 1989.04
  • Maintained records of pension schemes
  • Carried out all types of calculations for leavers of pension schemes

Education

PGCE Secondary Teaching - Mathematics

Southampton University

City & Guild 7407 (Part I) - Adult Education

Diploma in Management Studies - undefined

Reading University

BSc - Mathematics for Business Analysis

Glasgow College of Technology

Highers - Mathematics, Economics, English, Modern Studies

O Levels - Mathematics, Arithmetic, Statistics, Economics, English, Psychology

Affiliations

  • Volunteer with Andover Trees, Cycling, Keeping fit and Reading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Maths Teacher / Exams Officer

The Clere School
2013.09 - 2024.02

MathsTeacher

Harrow Way Community School
2008.09 - 2013.08

Trainee Teacher

Southampton University - PGCE Secondary Mathematics
2007.09 - 2008.06

Exam Officer, Unqualified Teacher, Administrator

Andover Education Centre
2006.01 - 2007.08

Client Manager

Xchanging HR Services
2002.03 - 2005.10

Technical Consultant

Sun Life Financial of Canada
2000.03 - 2002.02

Pensions Consultant

Capita Hartshead (formally Hartshead Solway)
1995.04 - 2000.01

Team Leader

Robert Fleming Benefits Consultants
1991.01 - 1995.04

Senior Pensions Administrator

Barker Longstaff
1989.04 - 1991.01

Pensions Administrator

Towers Perrin
1986.09 - 1989.04

City & Guild 7407 (Part I) - Adult Education

Diploma in Management Studies - undefined

Reading University

BSc - Mathematics for Business Analysis

Glasgow College of Technology

Highers - Mathematics, Economics, English, Modern Studies

O Levels - Mathematics, Arithmetic, Statistics, Economics, English, Psychology

PGCE Secondary Teaching - Mathematics

Southampton University
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