Jack Harbon
Heanor,Derbyshire
Summary
Dedicated education professional with expertise in curriculum development and operational supervision. Experienced in navigating complex statutory frameworks, committed to equitable outcomes and social mobility. Strong analytical skills developed through socio-political research and frontline leadership. Focused on leveraging knowledge in educational policy and large-scale operations to drive systemic improvement and social impact within local government or DfE initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Language
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Humanities
Teach First
Alvaston, Derbyshire
2025.09 - Current
- Teach Geography, History, and Religious Studies at Alvaston Moor Academy as an ECT 1 in final year of Teachfirst PGCE programme. I attained my QTS status in July 2026. I will graduate from Sheffield Hallam University in November 2026 with a first. Deliver engaging lessons in Geography, History, and Religious Studies in a mainstream secondary school setting. My programme will end July 2027.
- Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
- Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Supervisor
Greggs Bakery
Horsforth, Leeds
2024.01 - 2025.06
- Supervised team at Greggs part-time during University studies, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Trained as team member and promoted to supervisor by end of 2024 due to demonstrated leadership and commitment. Resigned to transition from part-time role at Greggs to Teachfirst PGCE programme after completing studies.
- Provided detailed instructions to staff to ensure efficient production output. to achieve production output.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, turning negative experiences into positive outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the workplace.
Warehouse Operative
Amazon
, Leeds
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
- Picked customer orders efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Operated as a warehouse operative at LS15 Amazon warehouse during summer 2023, facilitated efficient warehouse operations while balancing academic commitments.
Education
Bachelors - Post Graduate Certificate of Education
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield2026-01
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
University of Leeds
Leeds2025-01
A-Levels and GCSE -
Hall Park Academy
Nottingham, NGM2023-01
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Leadership
- Student engagement
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organisation
- Curriculum development
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Active lifestyle with multiple half marathons completed and currently training for a marathon Passionate about Interrailing across Europe, playing staff football, and building positive relationships with colleagues
Additional Information
- Available to work from September 2027.
Accomplishments
- Led whole-school CPL sessions to staff on best practice, specific to the use of MWB's within lessons.
- Led department CPL sessions to staff on best practice, specific to Geography pedagogy.
- Presented SPSS data analysis to seminar groups, outlining the patterns of educational disadvantage in socio-economic groups.
- Coordinated the launch of new project "persistence passport" where pupils are rewarded stamps in each term for continued hard work and achievement.
Timeline
Teacher of Humanities
Teach First
2025.09 - Current
Supervisor
Greggs Bakery
2024.01 - 2025.06
Warehouse Operative
Amazon
2023.06 - 2023.09
Bachelors - Post Graduate Certificate of Education
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
University of Leeds
A-Levels and GCSE -
Hall Park Academy