jayne keegan-hobbs
Withymoor Village,West Midlands
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive expertise in safeguarding regulations, educational planning, and curriculum development. Demonstrates strong leadership and staff management skills, complemented by a deep understanding of special educational needs and inclusive education. Proven track record in assessment coordination and school policy development, with a focus on improvement planning and student safeguarding. Committed to fostering resilience under pressure and excellence in teaching strategies, aiming to enhance educational outcomes through creative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher liaison.
Inspirational leader with proven track record in fostering academic excellence and nurturing positive school environments. Skilled in curriculum development and staff mentorship, with focus on collaborative and inclusive education. Committed to driving student success and school improvement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Headteacher
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wombourne, Wolverhampton
2012.09 - 2026.04
- Collaborated with local community organisations for student enrichment programmes.
- Established high expectations for staff, fostering a professional teaching environment.
- Managed school budget efficiently, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Promoted student wellbeing by introducing mental health support services in the school.
- Developed a culture of continuous learning for staff development.
- Reviewed and updated school policies to maintain compliance with education regulations.
- Coordinated successful school events, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Mentored newly appointed teachers to ensure alignment with school vision and mission.
- Devised strategic plans that resulted in improved student achievement levels.
- Encouraged parental involvement in school functions, strengthening community ties.
- Created a safe learning environment, prioritising student safety and comfort.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and meetings.
- Assessed student progress against targets, implementing necessary changes to aid success.
- Accommodated students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Gifted and Talented qualities.
- Improved school Ofsted rating from RI to Good ( 3 times) through inspiring leadership and innovative curriculum implementation.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
- Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
Headteacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Brewood, Staffordshire
2009.04 - 2012.07
- Created a safe learning environment, prioritising student safety and comfort.
- Mentored newly appointed teachers to ensure alignment with school vision and mission.
- Established high expectations for staff, fostering a professional teaching environment.
- Managed school budget efficiently, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Improved school Ofsted rating from Satisfactory to Good through inspiring leadership and innovative curriculum implementation.
- Increased numbers from 85 to 105 over 3 years
Senior Assistant Head
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Brierley Hill, West Midlands
2006.02 - 2009.04
Year 6 Classteacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Brierley Hill, West Midlands
1992.09 - 2006.01
Education
Bachelor of Education - English Language and Literature
Newman College of Education
Bartley Green, Birmingham 1988.09 - 1992.06
A-Levels - History, English Literature, General Studies
Loreto VI Form College
Manchester 1986.09 - 1988.07
O Levels - English Language, English Literature, Maths, French, German, History, Govt and Politics
St Alban's Catholic Secondary School
Oldham 1981.09 - 1986.06
Skills
- safeguarding regulations knowledge
- Educational planning
- Child safeguarding awareness
- Resilience and perseverance
- Assessment coordination
- Special educational needs awareness
- School assessments
- Teaching strategies
- Staff motivation
- School policy development
- Improvement planning
- SEN expertise
- Student safeguarding
- Leadership expertise
- Curriculum Development
- Staff management
- Financial budgeting
- Parent-Teacher liaison
- Experience with behavioural policies
- Inclusive education knowledge
- Experience with inspection procedures
- Teaching excellence
- Parent-Teacher mediation
- Knowledge of Ofsted standards
- Child development knowledge
- Classroom management
- Report-writing
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Creative lesson planning
- Resilience under pressure
Affiliations
- Supporting Arsenal Football Team with my older children, going to the gym, regular trips to Spain for sunshine, walking, reading
Accomplishments
Achieved NPQH in 2008
Languages
Spanish
Beginner
French
Elementary
Timeline
Headteacher
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
2012.09 - 2026.04
Headteacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
2009.04 - 2012.07
Senior Assistant Head
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
2006.02 - 2009.04
Year 6 Classteacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
1992.09 - 2006.01
Bachelor of Education - English Language and Literature
Newman College of Education
1988.09 - 1992.06
A-Levels - History, English Literature, General Studies
Loreto VI Form College
1986.09 - 1988.07
O Levels - English Language, English Literature, Maths, French, German, History, Govt and Politics
St Alban's Catholic Secondary School
1981.09 - 1986.06