Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Jacqui Deadman

Prestwood,Buckinghamshire

Summary

A passionate and experienced educational professional with experience across all Key Stages and a range of subjects. A strong background in child protection protocols and policy implementation. Demonstrates compassion in leadership and resilience under pressure, ensuring effective child safeguarding and staff development. Committed to fostering a holistic and supportive learning environment where both students and staff thrive.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Deputy Head

St Mary's School
Gerrards Cross
09.2023 - Current
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents in complex safeguarding situations, resulting in improved student outcomes.
  • Facilitated teacher training programmes for an enhanced culture of safeguarding.
  • Participated actively in community outreach programmes, promoting the school's image positively in society.
  • Provided pastoral care and support to students, promoting wellbeing and personal development
  • Provided strategic leadership and direction to school, supporting Headteacher in achieving school's vision and goals.

Deputy Head (Academic)

St Mary's School
Gerrards Cross
03.2021 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw student admission procedures.
  • Led staff meetings, resulting in efficient communication and collaboration among faculty members.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress (academic and personal), identifying and addressing any potential learning difficulties or barriers.
  • Assured compliance with educational standards for superior learning experiences.
  • Played key role in developing and implementing school's improvement plan, driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.
  • Led the examinations and options processes, including assessment, recording, and reporting, enhancing communication with parents.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of school, guaranteeing smooth and efficient functioning of all departments.

Assistant Head (Academic Transition and Pastoral Leader)

St Mary's School
Gerrards Cross
09.2017 - 08.2021
  • Led academic transition project for a seamless curriculum across Key stages two and three, enhancing student outcomes and experience.
  • Oversight of Tutor system for Key Stage 3, leading on pastoral and behavioural concerns.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress, identifying and addressing any potential learning difficulties or barriers.

Various roles including Head of PSHCE & Head of PE

St Mary's School
Gerrards Cross
09.2001 - 08.2017

Teacher of physical education

Heathside School
Weybridge, Surrey
09.1998 - 08.2001

Education

BA - Educational Studies, Physical Education and Drama

Exeter
09.1994 - 06.1998

A Levels - Geography, English, Theatre Studies

Pate's Grammar School, Cheltenham
09.1991 - 06.1993

Skills


  • Child protection protocols
  • Policy implementation
  • Leadership expertise
  • Staff development
  • Safeguarding procedures
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Decision-Making authority
  • Interpersonal communication with all stakeholders

Additional Information

Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Senior Mental Health Lead

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead

Attendance, Policies, and ISI Compliance

Examinations and assessment

Recording, and Reporting

Timetable and options process

Key Stage 3 Pastoral Leader

Curriculum Review and Development

Daily Operations, Line Management

CPD programme, INSET Days, and School Calendar

Student Recruitment, Retention and Transition.

Student performance and personal progress.

Certification

Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor Member (MHFA England)

Affiliations

  • Reading for pleasure and professional development
  • Discovering new places to walk with my two Tibetan Terriers
  • Active and adventurous holidays including skiing, trekking and padel

Timeline

Senior Deputy Head

St Mary's School
09.2023 - Current

Deputy Head (Academic)

St Mary's School
03.2021 - 08.2023

Assistant Head (Academic Transition and Pastoral Leader)

St Mary's School
09.2017 - 08.2021

Various roles including Head of PSHCE & Head of PE

St Mary's School
09.2001 - 08.2017

Teacher of physical education

Heathside School
09.1998 - 08.2001

BA - Educational Studies, Physical Education and Drama

Exeter
09.1994 - 06.1998

A Levels - Geography, English, Theatre Studies

Pate's Grammar School, Cheltenham
09.1991 - 06.1993
Jacqui Deadman