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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
01.2026 - 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
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • 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
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • 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
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • 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
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • 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
01.2015 - 07.2023
  • 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
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • 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
09.2011 - 08.2013
  • April 2012-April 2013 Class teacher and History subject lead.

Class teacher

Crowfoot Primary School (Beccles Academy)
Beccles, Suffolk
04.2011 - 08.2011
  • 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
09.2010 - 04.2011
  • Completed course: 'Every Child a Talker' to support pupils with their speech and language needs.

Class teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
Lowestoft, Suffolk
03.2010 - 08.2010
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data to score each pupil at end of Early Years Foundation Stage.

Class teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
Lowestoft, Suffolk
04.2009 - 11.2009
  • Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.

Class Teacher

St. Margaret's Primary Academy
Lowestoft, Suffolk
04.2008 - 04.2009
  • 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
09.2000 - 04.2008
  • 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
04.2000 - 07.2000
  • Worked effectively with hearing impaired specialist teachers to support pupils in class.

Class teacher (NQT) ECT

Arnhem Wharf Primary School
London, Tower Hamlets
09.1998 - 04.2000
  • 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
06.1997 - 09.1997

Quality control assistant

Catering assistant

Pleasurewood Hills
Lowestoft, Suffolk
07.1996 - 08.1996

Catering assistant

Factory operative

Birdseye Walls
Lowestoft, Suffolk
06.1995 - 09.1995

Quality control assistant

Grocery assistant

Somerfield Food Stores
Lowestoft, Suffolk
05.1992 - 09.1994

Grocery assistant and checkout operative

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Studies with English Language and Linguistics

University of Roehampton
London
07-1998

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

Lowestoft College
Lowestoft, Suffolk
08-1994

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
08-1994

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)
01.2026 - Current

Daily Supply Class Teacher

Teach Well Ltd
09.2025 - 12.2025

Primary Class Teacher

Worlingham CEVC Primary School
09.2024 - 08.2025

Primary supply teacher

TeachWell Ltd.
11.2023 - 08.2024

Primary supply teacher

Key Education Services Ltd.
09.2023 - 07.2024

Primary class teacher and English subject lead

St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
01.2015 - 07.2023

Class teacher and Phonics Lead

Woods Loke Primary School
09.2013 - 12.2014

Supply Class Teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
09.2011 - 08.2013

Class teacher

Crowfoot Primary School (Beccles Academy)
04.2011 - 08.2011

Class Teacher

St. Mary and St. Peter Catholic Primary School
09.2010 - 04.2011

Class teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
03.2010 - 08.2010

Class teacher

Woods Loke Primary School
04.2009 - 11.2009

Class Teacher

St. Margaret's Primary Academy
04.2008 - 04.2009

Class teacher, English and Science Subject Lead

St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
09.2000 - 04.2008

Supply Class Teacher

Cedar's Manor School
04.2000 - 07.2000

Class teacher (NQT) ECT

Arnhem Wharf Primary School
09.1998 - 04.2000

Factory Operative

Birdseye Walls
06.1997 - 09.1997

Catering assistant

Pleasurewood Hills
07.1996 - 08.1996

Factory operative

Birdseye Walls
06.1995 - 09.1995

Grocery assistant

Somerfield Food Stores
05.1992 - 09.1994

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