Jamie Thomas
Scarborough
Summary
A highly self-motivated and adaptable professional with a successful 15-year career in education and subject leadership, featuring a strong natural ability for working with figures and data analysis. Proven track record in developing curriculums, overhauling strategic frameworks, and leading teams through rigorous external compliance inspections. An effective communicator who excels at translating complex data into concise, actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders. Actively transitioning into a career in finance with a proactive enthusiasm for continuous learning, looking to bring a mature, analytical approach and meticulous attention to detail to a financial role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary School Teacher and Subject Lead
St George's VC Academy
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2023.01 - Current
- Regularly analysed student data to track progress, identify trends and gaps in performance, and implement data-driven strategies to improve outcomes in high-stakes statutory tests.
- Successfully led Maths across the school, presenting robust evidence and data during a rigorous OFSTED inspection that contributed directly to securing a 'Good' rating.
- Strategically implemented new reading and writing frameworks, which included auditing existing resources and successfully securing and managing budgets for updated materials.
- Translated complex academic data into concise, actionable insights for a range of stakeholders, including the executive leadership team, governors, and parents.
- Balanced teaching complex, mixed-age classes with demanding subject leadership roles, demonstrating strict adherence to deadlines, strong workload management, and meticulous attention to detail.
Primary Supply Teacher
Castle Employment Solutions
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Successfully operated across multiple educational settings, including consistent, regular placements at two primary schools alongside ad-hoc assignments, adapting quickly to different organisational cultures and policies.
- Partnered seamlessly with permanent teaching staff, teaching assistants, and leadership teams to ensure continuity of delivery, maintaining high standards of education and expectations.
- Rapidly assessed unfamiliar classroom data, student profiles, and curriculum frameworks at short notice, demonstrating strong analytical abilities to ensure immediate impact.
- Cultivated positive, immediate rapport with a range of stakeholders, ensuring clear end-of-day handovers and maintaining excellent professional engagement with school leaders and parents.
Primary School Teacher and Subject Lead
Friarage Community Primary School
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2018.04 - 2022.08
- Led the IT curriculum across the school, auditing digital resources and software tools to ensure they effectively supported learning outcomes and met educational standards.
- Recognised as the sole educator within the Key Stage to receive distinct positive feedback during a rigorous OFSTED inspection, proving an ability to maintain exceptional standards under intense external scrutiny.
- Selected by senior leadership for a strategic redeployment into Year 6 following the inspection, tasked with driving up academic benchmarks and managing performance outcomes.
- Worked collaboratively with other school teams to design and deliver targeted training sessions, building strong interpersonal trust and fostering positive team engagement.
Primary Teacher and Maths Lead
Snainton CE Primary School
Snainton, North Yorkshire
2016.09 - 2018.04
- Completed in-depth mastery subject lead training with the regional Maths Hub and actively attended professional mathematics conferences, demonstrating a proactive commitment to continuous learning and enhancing specialist knowledge.
- Successfully overhauled the school-wide mathematics curriculum to implement a rigorous "mastery" style approach, improving structural delivery and academic frameworks.
- Collaborated as a key member of the small staff team to successfully transition the school from a historical 'Requires Improvement' rating to a 'Good' OFSTED grading, proving resilience and a strong ability to work within a team to overcome challenges.
- Partnered with external specialists, staff, and school leaders to embed new methodologies, ensuring clear communication of technical concepts and fostering positive team engagement.
Primary School Teacher
Friarage Community Primary School
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2016.01 - 2016.08
- Joined an established Year 6 team on a short-term contract to collaboratively drive up academic benchmarks and secure standards for end-of-year statutory testing.
- Quickly analysed student performance data to implement immediate, targeted learning interventions under tight time constraints.
- Demonstrated high-level performance and adaptability, building strong professional relationships that resulted in being invited back to the school for a long-term subject lead position later in my career.
Primary School Teacher, Teaching and Learning Lead
Braeburn Primary School
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2015.01 - 2015.12
Primary School Teacher
Friarage Community Primary School
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2011.09 - 2015.12
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Primary Teaching with Mathematics
University of Hull
Hull 2008.09 - 2011.06
A-Levels -
Fakenham High School and College
Fakenham, Norfolk 2006.09 - 2008.08
GCSEs -
Fakenham High School and College
Fakenham, Norfolk 2001.09 - 2006.08
Skills
- Data analysis and tracking trends
- Stakeholder communication and reporting
- Compliance and quality assurance
- Teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Time management and working to strict deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems
Timeline
Primary School Teacher and Subject Lead
St George's VC Academy
2023.01 - Current
Primary Supply Teacher
Castle Employment Solutions
2022.09 - 2022.12
Primary School Teacher and Subject Lead
Friarage Community Primary School
2018.04 - 2022.08
Primary Teacher and Maths Lead
Snainton CE Primary School
2016.09 - 2018.04
Primary School Teacher
Friarage Community Primary School
2016.01 - 2016.08
Primary School Teacher, Teaching and Learning Lead
Braeburn Primary School
2015.01 - 2015.12
Primary School Teacher
Friarage Community Primary School
2011.09 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Primary Teaching with Mathematics
University of Hull
2008.09 - 2011.06
A-Levels -
Fakenham High School and College
2006.09 - 2008.08
GCSEs -
Fakenham High School and College
2001.09 - 2006.08