James Scotney
Narberth, Pembrokeshire,Pembrokeshire
Summary
A confident and effective communicator with exceptional written and oral skills, demonstrating integrity and the ability to inspire colleagues through example. Passionate about learning and teaching, with a commitment to fostering growth in professional environments. Skilled in cultivating collaborative relationships and driving positive outcomes through dedication and expertise.
Experienced teaching professional with strong background in classroom management, lesson plan development and motivating students. Friendly, open and approachable leader. Proven success in using innovative teaching methods to improve student understanding.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Exam Moderator
WJEC Exam Board
Narberth, Pembrokeshire
05.2025 - Current
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date with latest assessment approaches for A-level English Literature.
- Demonstrated high level of organisation skills whilst managing multiple examination scripts concurrently.
- Coordinated with fellow staff members to develop fair and effective moderation strategies so students receive the best outcome.
- Participated in comprehensive moderations, ensuring consistent adherence to established standards.
- Achieved accurate grade allocation for each candidate's work using a thorough marking scheme.
National Education Union Representative
National Education Union (NEU)
Lymington, Hampshire
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Encouraged member engagement through regular consultations and feedback sessions.
- Liaised with trade union officials to keep abreast of industry developments.
- Advocated for employees' rights to ensure fair working conditions.
Teacher of English
Priestlands School
Lymington, Hampshire
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Enhanced student participation in class discussions through inclusive teaching techniques, such as dialogic talk.
- Fostered a positive and collaborative classroom atmosphere with effective communication strategies, using positive reinforcement.
- Assisted colleagues in curriculum development, improving overall quality of teaching materials.
- Handled large classes efficiently, ensuring individual attention was given to each student's needs, particularly students with SEN needs.
- Tailored lesson contents for different learning styles to ensure understanding.
- Provided extra support to struggling students, resulting in improved academic performance, through colour-coding and visual aids, for example.
- Collaborated with other teachers on cross-curricular projects, broadening students' perspectives.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods.
- Supported the training of teacher-trainees.
Teacher of English
Twynham Learning
Christchurch and Poole Council, Dorset
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Tutored students struggling with specific barriers to learning.
- Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
- Tailored lesson delivery using proven techniques for students with additional learning needs.
- Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style using school's behaviour method of 'STAR.'
- Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
Teacher of English
Ferndown Upper School
Ferndown, Dorset
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Organised field trips related to literature studies, providing real-world context to text analysis (to see 'The Duchess of Malfi' for A-level).
- Ensured all students felt comfortable voicing their opinions during class debates and discussions.
- Handled large classes efficiently, ensuring individual attention was given to each student's needs.
- Assisted colleagues in curriculum development, improving overall quality of teaching materials.
- Wrote a whole scheme of work for pre-GCSE focussing on a particular novel.
- Supported the development of the A-level Literature curriculum.
- Led the Summer School initiative for students during a week of the Summer holiday that focused on creativity within the subject.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education (PGCE) - Education (Secondary)
The University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon 09/2019 - 06/2020
Master of Arts - English Literature
The University of York
York 09/2013 - 01/2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature (with Minor in Spanish)
Prifysol, Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth 09/2009 - 07/2012
Skills
- Academic marking and teaching (KS3, KS4 and KS5)
- Literacy instruction
- Peer collaboration
- Constructive feedback giving
- Peer review implementation
- Teaching differentiation
- Examination preparation methods
- Special needs accommodation
- Group leadership
- Team collaboration
- Professional Development
- Dyslexia support
- Curriculum Development
- Behaviour management
- SEN Support
Affiliations
- Learning new languages.
- Reading a wide variety of literature.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Exam Moderator
WJEC Exam Board
05.2025 - Current
National Education Union Representative
National Education Union (NEU)
01.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher of English
Priestlands School
09.2022 - 08.2024
Teacher of English
Twynham Learning
01.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher of English
Ferndown Upper School
07.2021 - 01.2022
Certificate of Higher Education (PGCE) - Education (Secondary)
The University of Exeter
09/2019 - 06/2020
Master of Arts - English Literature
The University of York
09/2013 - 01/2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature (with Minor in Spanish)
Prifysol, Aberystwyth University
09/2009 - 07/2012
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