Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Professional Interests
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Jade Dockerill

Jade Dockerill

Chalfont St Giles,Berkshire

Summary

Dedicated, passionate primary educator with experience across all core subjects. English expertise - experience leading English across a successful prep school and enhancing student outcomes. Proven ability to foster a love for reading and oracy skills among pupils. Skilled in mentoring staff and promoting inclusive teaching practices. Committed to creating engaging learning environments that support holistic student development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of English (KS1 and KS2) / Class Teacher

Claires Court Juniors
Maidenhead
2024.09 - 2026.06
  • Led curriculum development for English across KS1 and KS2, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.
  • Developed initiatives to enhance reading for pleasure and vocabulary skills, resulting in improved student engagement.
  • Delivered innovative English lessons that inspired curiosity and fostered a love for literature.
  • Supported staff through targeted coaching and mentoring, promoting professional growth.
  • Organised educational visits and events to enrich the English experience for pupils.
  • Celebrated pupils work through assemblies, social media and national competitions.
  • Oversaw pupil progress tracking systems, ensuring accurate assessment of each pupil's attainment levels and progress over time.
  • Led parent workshops on spelling, demonstrating approaches that could be used to support children at home.

Co-Opted Governor for Performance and Standards

St. Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
2026.01 - Current
  • I hold governor responsibility for curriculum, performance and standards - with a particular focus on English.
  • I collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and standards across KS2 and middle school provision.
  • I have gained insight into English progression within Years 7 and 8 and supported strategic school improvement.

Assistant Head (Pastoral) / Class Teacher

Claires Court Juniors
Maidenhead
2021.01 - 2024.09
  • Led pastoral provision and supported pupil wellbeing across the junior school.
  • Worked closely with families, external agencies and colleagues to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
  • Delivered neuroscience-informed approaches to emotional regulation and wellbeing.
  • Supported safeguarding procedures and promoted positive behaviour and inclusion.
  • Contributed to staff development and whole-school pastoral initiatives.
  • Mentored ECTs and University of Reading placement students.
  • Supported colleagues across different stages of their careers through coaching and professional dialogue.
  • Developed RSE and PSHE policies and communicated with parents
  • Led parent and pupil workshops

Early Years Manager/ Camp Manager

Ultimate Activity Camps
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2019.04 - 2021.08

Camp Manager
April 2019 – August 2021 (seasonal role)

  • Acted as Designated Safeguarding Lead, liaising with Head Office and ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and operational procedures were consistently implemented.
  • Coordinated activity programmes and managed the day-to-day running of camp operations.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Managed attendance procedures, incident reporting and fire drills.
  • Supported and developed instructors through observation, coaching and feedback.

Early Years Manager

  • Planned and delivered engaging activities for children aged 4–5 in line with the EYFS Framework.
  • Supported children’s social, emotional and developmental needs through positive relationships and structured routines.
  • Monitored and documented child development and communicated effectively with parents.
  • Supported Early Years staff through observation, mentoring and feedback.

Class teacher

Wexham Court Primary School
Slough, Berkshire
2018.09 - 2019.09
  • Taught within a diverse primary school setting, developing strong classroom practice and adapting teaching to meet a wide range of pupil needs.
  • Planned and delivered engaging lessons in line with the Primary National Curriculum.
  • Built positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to support progress, wellbeing and behaviour.
  • Used assessment and feedback to identify next steps and support pupil achievement.
  • Contributed to the wider life of the school and worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve outcomes for pupils.

Education

Degree Qualification - Primary Education with QTS

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
2015.10 - 2018.06

Skills

  • Extensive experience working on the English curriculum for KS1 and 2
  • Excellent subject knowledge
  • 7 years experience in upper KS2
  • Passionate about reading for Pleasure & oracy development
  • Adaptive teaching & inclusive practice
  • Pastoral care & emotional regulation
  • Staff mentoring & professional development
  • Creative curriculum & enrichment leadership
  • Diverse literature knowledge
  • Classroom management
  • SEND support
  • Behaviour management

Professional Interests

Reading for pleasure, Oracy and public speaking, Drama and performance, Pupil wellbeing and emotional regulation, Forest School and outdoor learning, Curriculum development, Global citizenship and pupil leadership

Additional information

  • Led Pupil Voice initiatives focused on global citizenship, sustainability and advocacy, including taking pupils to the House of Commons to meet with Theresa May.
  • Experience contributing to ISI inspection processes.
  • Confident using digital technology to enhance teaching and learning.
  • Experience leading LAMDA and enrichment activities.
  • Full right to work in the UK.

Timeline

Co-Opted Governor for Performance and Standards

St. Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School
2026.01 - Current

Head of English (KS1 and KS2) / Class Teacher

Claires Court Juniors
2024.09 - 2026.06

Assistant Head (Pastoral) / Class Teacher

Claires Court Juniors
2021.01 - 2024.09

Early Years Manager/ Camp Manager

Ultimate Activity Camps
2019.04 - 2021.08

Class teacher

Wexham Court Primary School
2018.09 - 2019.09

Degree Qualification - Primary Education with QTS

University of Hertfordshire
2015.10 - 2018.06
Jade Dockerill