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Education
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Jayne Kennedy

Lowestoft,Suffolk

Summary

Hardworking primary school teacher bringing 27 years experience in education with a dedication to pupil success. Effective English subject leader specialising in reading and phonics. Inspiring pupils' interest by planning and delivering creative learning opportunities. High expectations of professional conduct and the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding children. Good knowledge of strategies to support learning, progress and standards across the curriculum and able to adapt to meet the needs of all pupils. Fully committed to positive behaviour strategies and good mental health and wellbeing for all pupils. Skilful team member and role-model to colleagues. Creates effective partnerships with parents and carers to support pupils' development. Keen to continue professional development.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long Term Supply Class Teacher

Woodlands Primary Academy (via Teach Well)
Bradwell , Norfolk
2026.01 - Current
  • Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
  • Successfully prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.

Daily Supply Class Teacher

Teach Well Ltd
Beccles, Suffolk
2025.09 - 2025.12
  • Effectively taught pre-planned Planned lessons utilising variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.

Primary Class Teacher

Worlingham CEVC Primary School
Beccles, Suffolk
2024.09 - 2025.08
  • KS1 Class Teacher and RE Subject Lead.
  • Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring materials were readily available for lessons.
  • Offered subject specialist information, advice and support to learners as part of teaching duties.

Primary supply teacher

TeachWell Ltd.
Beccles, Suffolk
2023.11 - 2024.08
  • Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
  • Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.

Primary supply teacher

Key Education Services Ltd.
Haverhill, Suffolk
2023.09 - 2024.07
  • Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
  • Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.

Primary class teacher and English subject lead

St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Harrow Weald, Harrow
2015.01 - 2023.07
  • Member of Middle Leadership team.
  • Established reading and phonics scheme for whole school commended by OFSTED September 2023.

Class teacher and Phonics Lead

Woods Loke Primary School
Lowestoft, Suffolk
2013.09 - 2014.12
  • Led phonics meetings for staff and parents.
  • Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.

Supply Class Teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
Lowestoft, Suffolk
2011.09 - 2013.08
  • April 2012-April 2013 Class teacher and History subject lead.

Class teacher

Crowfoot Primary School (Beccles Academy)
Beccles, Suffolk
2011.04 - 2011.08
  • Worked collaboratively with EYFS team to promote maximum pupil learning and enrichment.

Class Teacher

St. Mary and St. Peter Catholic Primary School
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
2010.09 - 2011.04
  • Completed course: 'Every Child a Talker' to support pupils with their speech and language needs.

Class teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
Lowestoft, Suffolk
2010.03 - 2010.08
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data to score each pupil at end of Early Years Foundation Stage.

Class teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
Lowestoft, Suffolk
2009.04 - 2009.11
  • Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.

Class Teacher

St. Margaret's Primary Academy
Lowestoft, Suffolk
2008.04 - 2009.04
  • Planned and delivered creative and exciting learning opportunities promoting school's curriculum, aims and values.

Class teacher, English and Science Subject Lead

St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Harrow Weald, Harrow
2000.09 - 2008.04
  • Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
  • Effective NQT (ECT) mentor from 2005-2007

Supply Class Teacher

Cedar's Manor School
Harrow Weald, Harrow
2000.04 - 2000.07
  • Worked effectively with hearing impaired specialist teachers to support pupils in class.

Class teacher (NQT) ECT

Arnhem Wharf Primary School
London, Tower Hamlets
1998.09 - 2000.04
  • Worked with specialist teachers and HMI to promote pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
  • Completed NQT training courses focusing upon teaching methods and developments in English and Maths.

Factory Operative

Birdseye Walls
Lowestoft, Suffolk
1997.06 - 1997.09

Quality control assistant

Catering assistant

Pleasurewood Hills
Lowestoft, Suffolk
1996.07 - 1996.08

Catering assistant

Factory operative

Birdseye Walls
Lowestoft, Suffolk
1995.06 - 1995.09

Quality control assistant

Grocery assistant

Somerfield Food Stores
Lowestoft, Suffolk
1992.05 - 1994.09

Grocery assistant and checkout operative

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Studies with English Language and Linguistics

University of Roehampton
London
1998-07

A-Levels, GCSE - A-Level Communication Studies, GCSE Maths

Lowestoft College
Lowestoft, Suffolk
1994-08

A-Levels, GCSEs - A-Level English, GCSE English, Science, Geography, French, Art, Food Technology, General Studies.

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music And Mathematics
Lowestoft, Suffolk
1994-08

Skills

  • Classroom engagement techniques
  • SEND support
  • Pastoral care
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Effective time management
  • Behaviour management
  • Pedagogical theory
  • Flexible
  • Effective listening
  • Positive learning environment

Education

BA (QTS) Teaching Studies with English Language and Linguistics

Second Class Honours

Certification

  • Achieved National Professional Qualification for Leading Literacy (January 2024)

Interests

  • Open Water Swimming Participating in the Swim Serpentine Annual Event in Hyde Park
  • Reading classic and modern novels

Accomplishments

  • Worked directly with senior leadership to establish a phonics and spelling programme across the primary age phase.

Timeline

Long Term Supply Class Teacher

Woodlands Primary Academy (via Teach Well)
2026.01 - Current

Daily Supply Class Teacher

Teach Well Ltd
2025.09 - 2025.12

Primary Class Teacher

Worlingham CEVC Primary School
2024.09 - 2025.08

Primary supply teacher

TeachWell Ltd.
2023.11 - 2024.08

Primary supply teacher

Key Education Services Ltd.
2023.09 - 2024.07

Primary class teacher and English subject lead

St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
2015.01 - 2023.07

Class teacher and Phonics Lead

Woods Loke Primary School
2013.09 - 2014.12

Supply Class Teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
2011.09 - 2013.08

Class teacher

Crowfoot Primary School (Beccles Academy)
2011.04 - 2011.08

Class Teacher

St. Mary and St. Peter Catholic Primary School
2010.09 - 2011.04

Class teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
2010.03 - 2010.08

Class teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
2009.04 - 2009.11

Class Teacher

St. Margaret's Primary Academy
2008.04 - 2009.04

Class teacher, English and Science Subject Lead

St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
2000.09 - 2008.04

Supply Class Teacher

Cedar's Manor School
2000.04 - 2000.07

Class teacher (NQT) ECT

Arnhem Wharf Primary School
1998.09 - 2000.04

Factory Operative

Birdseye Walls
1997.06 - 1997.09

Catering assistant

Pleasurewood Hills
1996.07 - 1996.08

Factory operative

Birdseye Walls
1995.06 - 1995.09

Grocery assistant

Somerfield Food Stores
1992.05 - 1994.09

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Studies with English Language and Linguistics

University of Roehampton

A-Levels, GCSE - A-Level Communication Studies, GCSE Maths

Lowestoft College

A-Levels, GCSEs - A-Level English, GCSE English, Science, Geography, French, Art, Food Technology, General Studies.

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music And Mathematics
Jayne Kennedy