Jessica Stroud
Whitstable,Kent
Summary
A versatile professional with extensive experience in education, finance, and customer service. With a proven track record of leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication, I have developed a broad range of transferable skills. I am now looking to apply this experience to a new role, where I can continue to make a meaningful impact.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Lead for Geography
Ursuline College
Westgate on Sea, Kent
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Leadership & Management: Lead the department, set academic targets, manage staff performance, and ensure high teaching standards
- Appraisal Support: Assist in the staff appraisal process
- Curriculum & Teaching: Design schemes of work, support SEN students, and use data to drive improvement
- Resource Management: Oversee budgets, stock, and teaching resources
- Liaison & Communication: Act as main contact for the department, liaising with senior leaders, parents, and external agencies
- Professional Development: Support staff training, mentor ECTs, and drive professional growth
- Health, Safety & Well-Being: Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and promote student well-being
Second in Humanities
Spires Academy
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Line Management: Oversee and support the performance of team members
- Appraisal Support: Assist in the staff appraisal process
- Teaching & Learning Development: Contribute to the improvement of teaching and learning across the faculty
- SLT Engagement: Attend SLT meetings and provide feedback to line managers
- Curriculum Development: Lead on the intent, implementation, and impact of the curriculum
- Progress Monitoring: Track student progress and coordinate targeted interventions
- Observations & Feedback: Conduct lesson observations and provide constructive feedback to staff
- ITT Mentoring: Mentor trainee teachers (ITT) to support their professional development
- CPD Delivery: Lead department and whole-school CPD sessions
Teacher of Geography
Spires Academy
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Lesson Planning & Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging schemes of work in line with the National Curriculum
- Behaviour Management: Effectively manage student behaviour to maintain a positive learning environment
- Student Progress: Ensure all students make good progress, using differentiation where appropriate
- Assessment & Reporting: Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback
- Fieldwork Planning: Organise and deliver fieldwork opportunities for all year groups
- Personal Development: Support students' social, moral, emotional, and cultural development through learning opportunities
Head of Geography
Canterbury Academy
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Line Management: Oversee and support the performance of team members
- Teaching Development: Lead and enhance the teaching practice of others to ensure consistently good lessons
- Curriculum Leadership: Manage and develop subject areas and pupil progress across the curriculum
- Progress Accountability: Ensure student progress rates align with national averages
- Intervention Coordination: Monitor student progress and implement targeted intervention strategies
- Behaviour Management: Take initial responsibility for managing student behaviour
- Appraisal Support: Assist with the staff appraisal process
- ECT Mentoring: Support the mentoring and observation of ECTs
Teacher of Geography (NQT)
Canterbury Academy
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Lesson Planning & Delivery: Plan and prepare schemes of work and lessons to deliver the National Curriculum
- Behaviour Management: Maintain good order and discipline among pupils
- Differentiated Learning: Organise and manage groups or individual pupils, ensuring learning is differentiated to meet all abilities
- Assessment & Reporting: Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback
- Personal Development: Plan opportunities to develop pupils’ social, moral, emotional, and cultural understanding
Customer Services Officer
Royal Bank of Scotland Group
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Customer Service: Serve and assist customers effectively
- Needs Identification: Identify opportunities to help customers with relevant banking products and services
- Sales Lead Generation: Identify and generate potential sales leads
- Target Achievement: Work towards and meet sales targets
Assistant Manager
Thorley Taverns
05.2005 - 09.2006
- Public Service: Serve the public and assist with their needs
- Issue Resolution: Handle queries, problems, and complaints efficiently
- Financial Management: Balance tills and the safe, ensuring accuracy
- Banking: Manage banking tasks as required
- Premises Security: Open and lock up the premises, ensuring security
- Stock Management: Order and manage stock levels, ensuring timely deliveries
- Delivery Management: Receive and check deliveries for accuracy
- Team Management: Supervise and manage team members to ensure smooth operations
- Health & Safety: Ensure premises comply with health and safety standards
Kitchen Assistant - Bar Staff
Thorley Taverns
05.2000 - 05.2005
- Food Service: Run food to customers efficiently
- Cleaning: Wash up and clear tables to maintain cleanliness
- Customer Assistance: Handle customer requests and queries
- Public Service: Serve customers with a high level of service
- Till Operation: Operate tills accurately and efficiently
- Premises Cleanliness: Ensure general cleanliness of the premises
Education
PGCE - Secondary teaching
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, Kent /2013 - /2014
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury /2010 - /2013
Higher National Diploma - Tourism Management
University of Kent
Canterbury /2002 - /2004
BTEC National Diploma - Travel and Tourism
Canterbury College
Canterbury, Kent /2000 - /2002
GCSEs - Math, Geography, Business Studies, English Language, English Lit., Double Science, Graphics, French
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury, Kent /1995 - /2000
Skills
Leadership & Management
Communication
Analytical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Customer Service
Organisation & Time Management
Adaptability & Resilience
Timeline
Curriculum Lead for Geography
Ursuline College
09.2021 - 12.2024
Second in Humanities
Spires Academy
09.2017 - 08.2021
Teacher of Geography
Spires Academy
01.2017 - 01.2021
Head of Geography
Canterbury Academy
07.2015 - 08.2017
Teacher of Geography (NQT)
Canterbury Academy
09.2014 - 08.2015
Customer Services Officer
Royal Bank of Scotland Group
06.2008 - 08.2010
Assistant Manager
Thorley Taverns
05.2005 - 09.2006
Kitchen Assistant - Bar Staff
Thorley Taverns
05.2000 - 05.2005
PGCE - Secondary teaching
Canterbury Christ Church University
/2013 - /2014
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Canterbury Christ Church University
/2010 - /2013
Higher National Diploma - Tourism Management
University of Kent
/2002 - /2004
BTEC National Diploma - Travel and Tourism
Canterbury College
/2000 - /2002
GCSEs - Math, Geography, Business Studies, English Language, English Lit., Double Science, Graphics, French
Barton Court Grammar School
/1995 - /2000
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