Jamie-Lee Ainsworth
Blackpool,Lancashire
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in communication, organisation, and multi-tasking, adept at managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments. Demonstrates strong time management and delivery capabilities, ensuring structured workflows and meeting deadlines consistently. Proficient in problem solving and decision making, with a proven ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions. Experienced in leadership and collaboration, guiding teams towards shared goals while fostering cross-departmental cooperation. Known for adaptability and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in planning, data management, and execution across diverse contexts.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of Biology
Kirkham Grammar School
Kirkham, Lancashire
2024.09 - Current
- Established a positive, disciplined learning environment and managed behaviour allowing successful learning.
- Effective use of time to plan well sequenced lessons that cover all key aspects of the curriculum.
- Delivered high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4, achieving strong student progress and outcomes.
- Embedded retrieval practice and adaptive teaching to support long-term retention.
- Consistently used assessment for learning to identify gaps and inform responsive teaching.
- Supported underperforming students to exceed target grades through targeted intervention.
- Demonstrated strong value-added progress across mixed-ability cohorts.
- Contributed to the development of Biology schemes of work aligned with exam specifications.
- Mentored ECTs/ trainee teachers, supporting their development in pedagogy and subject knowledge.
- Built strong relationships with students to foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture.
- Acted as a form tutor, supporting student wellbeing, attendance and academic progress.
- Contributed to extracurricular activities (e.g. STEM clubs, revision session and trips).
- Contributed to the wider school life by volunteering to become a CFAV for CCF and becoming a boarding house parent at weekends.
- Successful completion of the MiDAS Minibus driving course.
- Successful completion of Emergency First Aid at Work course.
Teacher of Science
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
2018.09 - 2024.08
- Used technology effectively to enhance the learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents during parent-teacher meetings, promoting an open line of communication regarding student progress.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment that respected diversity and promoted mutual respect amongst students.
- Organised field trips related to curriculum content, providing practical exposure to theoretical concepts.
- Successful delivery of a whole-school INSET on differentiation.
- Successful completion of NPQLT (National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching).
- Encouraged student participation by creating a lively and interactive teaching atmosphere.
- Actively contributed to the the staff wellbeing committee.
- Successfully led a pastoral House Team, line-managing staff and coordinating events, interventions and enrichment opportunities to promote student wellbeing, engagement and strong sense of community.
- Delivered high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4, achieving strong student progress and outcomes.
- Consistently used assessment for learning to identify gaps and inform responsive teaching.
- Supported underperforming students to exceed target grades through targeted intervention.
- Demonstrated strong value-added progress across mixed-ability cohorts.
- Contributed to the development of Biology schemes of work aligned with exam specifications.
- Mentored ECTs/ trainee teachers, supporting their development in pedagogy and subject knowledge.
Teacher of Science
Ribblesdale High School
Clitheroe, Lancashire
2014.09 - 2018.08
- Created an inclusive classroom environment that respected diversity and promoted mutual respect amongst students.
- Kept up-to-date with latest research and maintained proficiency in subject matter knowledge by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Participated actively in departmental meetings, contributing ideas for curriculum improvements and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Used technology effectively to enhance the learning experience.
- Managed multiple students simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality instruction.
- Communicated effectively with parents/ carers to support strong student achievement.
- Designed and delivered engaging practical work in line with examboard requirements.
- Secured above-national-average outcomes for GCSE classes.
- Delivered high-quality science lessons across all three science disciplines at both KS3 and KS4.
Teacher of Science
Witton Park High School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
2013.09 - 2014.08
- Encouraged critical thinking through open-ended discussion sessions.
- Used technology effectively to enhance the learning experience.
- Administered tests, identified learning gaps and provided comprehensive feedback.
- Encouraged student participation by creating a lively and interactive teaching atmosphere.
- Successful completion of NQT year, demonstrating strong progress against the Teachers' Standards and commitment to continual professional development.
- Effectively used feedback and mentoring to refine classroom practice, including behaviour management, assessment strategies, and adaptive teaching.
Education
NPQLT - Leading Teaching (Education)
Department of Education
United Kingdom 2023.02 - 2024.02
PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS - Education
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 2012.09 - 2013.06
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 2009.09 - 2012.07
Foundation Degree in Science - Applied Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 2008.09 - 2009.06
A-Levels -
Erne Integrated College
Enniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh 2006.09 - 2008.07
GCSEs -
Erne Integrated College
Enniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh 2001.09 - 2006.07
Skills
- Communication - confident in engaging effectively with a range of audiences
- Organisation & Multi-tasking - managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments
- Time Management & Delivery - meeting deadlines and maintaining structured workflows
- Adaptability - responding effectively to changing demands and contexts
- Problem Solving & Decision Making - identifying issues and implementing solutions
- Leadership - guiding individuals and groups towards shared goals
- Collaboration - working effectively within teams and across departments
- Attention to Detail - ensuring accuracy in planning, data, and execution
Affiliations
- Certified PADI Open Water Diver (2019)
- DIY Property Improvement: Developed project management skills by renovating properties (x4) on weekends, focusing on increasing ROI through design and material choices.
- Charity Hiking - currently working with family to complete the Wainwright Fells and raise money for a diabetes charity who work with newly diagnosed young children.
Timeline
Teacher of Biology
Kirkham Grammar School
2024.09 - Current
NPQLT - Leading Teaching (Education)
Department of Education
2023.02 - 2024.02
Teacher of Science
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
2018.09 - 2024.08
Teacher of Science
Ribblesdale High School
2014.09 - 2018.08
Teacher of Science
Witton Park High School
2013.09 - 2014.08
PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS - Education
Edge Hill University
2012.09 - 2013.06
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Liverpool John Moores University
2009.09 - 2012.07
Foundation Degree in Science - Applied Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
2008.09 - 2009.06
A-Levels -
Erne Integrated College
2006.09 - 2008.07
GCSEs -
Erne Integrated College
2001.09 - 2006.07