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Jennie Marie Leeming

Leeds MIND and ARTS Developer
Leeds,West Yorkshire

Summary

Throughout my career as a highly creative person, I have remained steadfast in promoting the Arts and Education. I have gained vast experience in an array of different teaching and support roles, across various subjects and institutions. I have led departments and managed staff effectively. I have also designed and made my own products, built my own business and solely built my own website to further develop my own creative skills. Personal engagement and involvement in the Arts throughout my life and career, also as a professional Musician, highlights my passion and belief that the Arts and Creativity enhance all areas of life for many. I consider myself to be a resourceful professional with motivational approach. I demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills, coupled with keen ability to drive team performance and foster collaboration. Poised to deliver impactful results, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity. Offering strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledgeable about team collaboration, project management, and customer relations. Ready to use and develop organisational, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

handmadeinheadingley.co.uk (Manager)

Self Employed
Leeds, West Yorkshire
03.2020 - Current

Engaged in continuous learning about new techniques and materials in the field of jewellery making.

  • Mastered traditional and modern jewellery making techniques to enhance craftsmanship.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Utilised industry-leading technology to design innovative, interactive websites.
  • Integrated social media applications into websites as part of marketing strategy.
  • Produced visually appealing websites with a focus on aesthetics and content layout.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on websites to ensure optimal performance.
  • Created engaging graphics, banners and icons to enhance website visuals.
  • Designed web pages to enhance branding and navigation.
  • Addressed technical issues promptly, reducing downtime significantly.
  • Analysed web traffic patterns to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Coordinated email campaigns, driving more traffic to the website.
  • Tailored site design according to target audience preferences for better engagement.
  • Created and modified web pages in alignment with client needs.

Learning Support Centre (LSC) Manager

Ralph Thoresby School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
  • Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
  • Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
  • Supervised project timelines
  • Developed comprehensive educational programmes for improved student performance.
  • Introduced new curriculum initiatives by collaborating with academic planning teams.
  • Upheld highest standards of safety and hygiene within the institution to ensure student welfare.
  • Facilitated regular parent-teacher meetings, improving transparency and engagement.
  • Negotiated successfully with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of educational resources.
  • Prioritised inclusivity and diversity in curriculum design, promoting equal opportunities for all students.
  • Oversaw recruitment and training of new teachers for higher quality education.
  • Advocated for students' wellbeing through proactive mental health support programmes.
  • Communicated effectively with staff, students, parents; creating a positive learning environment.
  • Coordinated successful extracurricular activities; enriched overall student experience.
  • Led professional development workshops with focus on innovative teaching strategies.
  • Targeted underperforming areas within the school system; implemented improvement measures.
  • Worked with individuals to create learning plans.
  • Produced project and internal reports to review programme success.
  • Helped potential learners to overcome existing barriers to learning.
  • Facilitated educational activities in local community, responding to requests from schools and community groups.
  • Encouraged children and young people in care to engage meaningfully in education opportunities.
  • Identified local educational interests and needs, developing ways to meet them.
  • Designed and introduced educational inclusion programmes into local communities.
  • Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
  • Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
  • Modernised instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
  • Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
  • Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff.
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
  • Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful education team.
  • Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting programme success.
  • Optimised student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
  • Coordinated administrative operations to maintain compliance and accuracy across recordkeeping and financial areas.

Teacher of Music (and peripatetic)

Ralph Thoresby School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
08.2019 - 02.2022
  • Coordinated after-school clubs, provided additional creative outlet for students.
  • Arranged school concerts to showcase student talent and progress.
  • Led private tutoring sessions to reinforce difficult concepts and techniques.
  • Strengthened students' musicianship skills for enhanced performance quality.
  • Promoted safe learning environment; implemented classroom management strategies effectively.
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills by analysing classical and contemporary compositions.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of curriculum standards by frequent performance evaluations.
  • Achieved improved student engagement with interactive teaching methods.
  • Orchestrated successful musical productions, heightening school community spirit.
  • Assisted in organising annual recitals, showcased diversity of student talent.
  • Emphasised multicultural awareness by introducing global music traditions in curriculum.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to integrate cross-curricular themes into lessons.
  • Inspired creativity and individual expression through practical instrument tutorials.
  • Nurtured a passion for music within each learner, fostered lifelong appreciation for the arts.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment, increased student participation in class activities.
  • Conducted regular assessments, identified learning gaps and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
  • Enhanced students' understanding of music theory for deeper appreciation of musical pieces.
  • Utilised innovative technology to broaden student's knowledge of digital music production.
  • Established strong rapport with parents, ensured transparent communication regarding child's progress.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans by incorporating varied music practices.
  • Maintained safe and positive learning environments for students to comfortably ask questions.
  • Tailored curriculum to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Coached students in voice, tempo and rhythm excercises to promote strong foundational music skills.
  • Evaluated student performance and provided feedback and assistance to improve musical skills.
  • Set personalised targets for pupils, communicating progress through regular parent correspondence.
  • Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback about performances, exams and auditions.
  • Instructed students in reading sheet music to better understand music theory.
  • Trained, rehearsed and led students in school and community musical programs.
  • Sourced music, costumes and props for regular classes and special performances.
  • Stayed up-to-date on examination requirements to adequately prepare students for exams and practicals.
  • Collaborated with school administration to organise musical programmes for civic functions and school productions.
  • Took care of equipment and rental items to maintain good working order.
  • Mentored struggling students by creating individualised solutions suited to specific needs.
  • Attended training and community events to broaden expertise and help students.
  • Taught appreciation of arts by instructing on concepts and including students in hands-on activities.
  • Updated documentation for school and student records.
  • Encouraged students to have fun and develop their own musical style.
  • Offered constructive criticism, feedback and advice to encourage and motivate students.
  • Prepared students for auditions, assessments and performances.
  • Organised musical performances to showcase students' skills.
  • Instructed students at beginner level on practical aspects of playing musical instruments.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered workshops for individual students and groups of up to 100.
  • Arranged visits to musical performances to inspire students.
  • Attended rehearsals to provide last-minute advice on musical performance.
  • Revised, updated and modified course content to maintain relevancy and adapt courses to student needs.

Teacher of Music, English and Health & Social Care

Cardinal Heenan High School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2016 - 07.2019
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills by analysing classical and contemporary compositions.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of curriculum standards by frequent performance evaluations.
  • Assisted in organising annual recitals, showcased diversity of student talent.
  • Inspired creativity and individual expression through practical instrument tutorials.
  • Utilised innovative technology to broaden student's knowledge of digital music production.
  • Coordinated after-school clubs, provided additional creative outlet for students.
  • Conducted regular assessments, identified learning gaps and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
  • Nurtured a passion for music within each learner, fostered lifelong appreciation for the arts.
  • Led private tutoring sessions to reinforce difficult concepts and techniques.
  • Arranged school concerts to showcase student talent and progress.
  • Set personalised targets for pupils, communicating progress through regular parent correspondence.
  • Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback about performances, exams and auditions.
  • Stayed up-to-date on examination requirements to adequately prepare students for exams and practicals.
  • Mentored struggling students by creating individualised solutions suited to specific needs.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered workshops for individual students and groups of up to 100.
  • Arranged visits to musical performances to inspire students.

Head of Music and Teacher of Expressive Arts

Hemsworth Arts & Community College
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
09.2002 - 07.2016
  • Led professional development sessions for teachers to improve music education practices.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
  • Provided pastoral care for pupils, promoting their overall well-being and confidence in musical abilities.
  • Nurtured young musicians with personalised instruction methodologies.
  • Enhanced the department's public profile by arranging community music events.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to integrate music across the curriculum, enriching academic learning.
  • Developed department budget plans, maximising available resources for teaching and equipment needs.
  • Explored innovative ways to teach complex music concepts, making them accessible to all learners.
  • Managed departmental administrative tasks such as timetabling and report writing.
  • Directed extracurricular activities for developing students' performing skills.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for school band performances, broadening cultural experiences.
  • Championed diversity in music selection, exposing students to a wide range of genres and cultures.
  • Established partnerships with local arts organisations for increased performance opportunities.
  • Orchestrated and directed a diverse range of school concerts, Musicals and events showcasing student talent, both in school and withing the community.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating modern technology in lessons.
  • Advocated for the importance of music education within the wider school community, fostering appreciation and support.
  • Used outstanding communication and leadership abilities to motivate and inspire
  • Delivered lessons and workshops in Music, Music Technology, Drama, Dance and Art


  • Promoted the Arts within the local and wider community

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Music) - Education

Univserity of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, Kirklees
09.2001 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Jazz Studies - Music

Leeds Conservatoire
Leeds
09.1998 - 06.2001

A-Levels - Music and English Liturature

Leeds Conservatoire
Leeds
09.1996 - 07.1998

GCSEs - Music - A*, English Lit - B, English Lang - B, Art - B, Business Studies - B, RE - C, Maths - C,

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Leeds
09.1991 - 07.1996

Skills

  • A lifelong passion, love and interest in the Arts
  • Excellent social and communication skills
  • Humility, Empathy and understanding
  • Vast experience and knowledge of SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) and neuro diversity needs through teaching and coaching students and running the Learning Support Centre for a cohort of 120 SEMH students
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding ( Completed training as a DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) in my role as LSC coordinator in 2024
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines
  • Experience in designing, delivering and implementing a high quality Arts Education and promoting the Arts within schools and communities
  • Extensive knowledge of ICT packages including Website Design (WORD PRESS)
  • Previous experience in successful applications and bids for funding
  • Managing budget and effectively costing projects and events
  • Experience in writing evaluations/reviews/reports and analysing data
  • Previous experience co-ordinating and promoting Arts events and projects
  • Ability to deliver high quality workshops/creative projects
  • Experience in promoting the values, behaviours and ethos within a number of differing roles
  • Experience and understanding of how the Arts can be used to inspire , motivate and vastly improve Mental Health and Well Being

Timeline

Learning Support Centre (LSC) Manager

Ralph Thoresby School
02.2022 - 05.2024

handmadeinheadingley.co.uk (Manager)

Self Employed
03.2020 - Current

Teacher of Music (and peripatetic)

Ralph Thoresby School
08.2019 - 02.2022

Teacher of Music, English and Health & Social Care

Cardinal Heenan High School
09.2016 - 07.2019

Head of Music and Teacher of Expressive Arts

Hemsworth Arts & Community College
09.2002 - 07.2016

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Music) - Education

Univserity of Huddersfield
09.2001 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Jazz Studies - Music

Leeds Conservatoire
09.1998 - 06.2001

A-Levels - Music and English Liturature

Leeds Conservatoire
09.1996 - 07.1998

GCSEs - Music - A*, English Lit - B, English Lang - B, Art - B, Business Studies - B, RE - C, Maths - C,

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
09.1991 - 07.1996
Jennie Marie Leeming Leeds MIND and ARTS Developer