Jayne Taylor
Sheffield,United Kingdom
Summary
A dedicated educator with extensive expertise in Early Years and the EYFS Framework, specialising in Early Reading and pedagogical strategies within the EYFS. Demonstrates resilience under pressure and excels in class management, developing effective timetables, behaviour strategies, and high-quality learning environments. Committed to continuous professional development at both local and national levels, actively involved in mentoring students on the EYITT programme and university courses. Possesses up-to-date knowledge of ICT integration within the classroom and contributes to research development for the Local Authority based on FSP data. A proactive team player with excellent leadership skills at middle/senior team level, engaged in pastoral activities within school and the community.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early Years Lead
Dodworth St Johns Primary Academy
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
09.2005 - Current
- Regularly liaised with parents and carers to ensure transparent communication regarding child development.
- Developed a nurturing environment through interactive storytelling sessions. This progressed into an oracy framework to develop talking and communication skills across EYFS.
- Promoted inclusivity by integrating lessons on diverse cultures and traditions.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques to maintain harmonious classroom settings.
- Facilitated smooth assimilation into school life with comforting settling-in practices.
- Enhanced creativity via innovative arts and crafts activities.
- Developed literacy skills to improve reading levels. Developed RWI phonics across school, trained staff, achieved 100% PSC result for Y1.
- Planned and developed an EYFS curriculum for both Reception and Nursery children.
- Created a stimulating learning environment for all children to access.
Community Nursery Nurse
Sheffield NHS Teaching Hospital Trust
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
06.1999 - 09.2005
- Observed children's behaviour whilst identifying any developmental issues or concerns.
- Worked closely with parents/carers to provide support with parenting/behaviour issues or developmental delay.
- Worked in a multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues and providing information and based on children's needs.
- Provided advice and resources for parents/carers on child development.
- Actively ran parent groups to support parents with parenting issues.
- Supported baby clinic with Health Visitors.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Development Early Childhood Studies
Huddersfield University
Huddersfield 09.2007 - 06.2010
QTS - Early Years
Dodworth St Johns Primary School
Barnsley 09.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2003 - 07.2004
Higher National Diploma - Early Childhood Studies
Doncaster Collage
Doncaster 09.2002 - 08.2003
Skills
- Resilience under pressure when teaching
- Subject expertise in Early Years and the EYFS Framework as well as Early Reading
- Pedagogical expertise across the EYFS
- Continuous learning both at a professional and personal level
- Class management in relation to developing timetables, behaviour and high quality learning
- Professional Development at a local and national level within the EYFS, Early Reading and student mentoring
- Teaching and Assessment experience with pupils and mentoring students on the EYITT programme and from University courses
- Actively involved in the pastoral activities within school and the local community
- Up to date knowledge and experience of ICT within the classroom
- Excellent team working skills and being to lead at middle/senior team level
- Yearly involvement with research development for the Local Authority based on FSP data
Affiliations
- Reading
- Spending time with my family, including my dog.
Timeline
Master of Arts - Professional Development Early Childhood Studies
Huddersfield University
09.2007 - 06.2010
Early Years Lead
Dodworth St Johns Primary Academy
09.2005 - Current
QTS - Early Years
Dodworth St Johns Primary School
09.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2003 - 07.2004
Higher National Diploma - Early Childhood Studies
Doncaster Collage
09.2002 - 08.2003
Community Nursery Nurse
Sheffield NHS Teaching Hospital Trust
06.1999 - 09.2005