Jo Bailey
London
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in senior leadership and leadership excellence, specialising in subject-specific pedagogy and assessment design. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage teacher assessments, assessment and reporting, and pupil progress monitoring. Committed to child safeguarding while driving educational success through strategic planning and implementation. Has also had experience of exam marking for AQA.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant headteacher
Morpeth School
London, Tower Hamlets
09.2015 - 08.2025
- Collaborated closely with headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making processes to drive school improvements.
- Led parent-teacher meetings, fostering open dialogue regarding student progress and concerns.
- Coordinated extracurricular programmes, broadening students' educational experiences.
- Established comprehensive safeguarding policies to ensure pupil wellbeing at all times.
- Liaised effectively with local community organisations, strengthening school-community ties.
- Optimised student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
Head of English
Central Foundation Girls' School
London, Tower Hamlets
04.2004 - 09.2015
- Oversaw pupil progress tracking systems, ensuring accurate assessment of each pupil's attainment levels and progress over time.
- Advanced literacy rates by promoting active reading strategies across the school.
- Collaborated with other Heads of Departments to ensure smooth running of the school's academic programs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, resulting in improved student morale and performance.
- Led teacher training sessions to improve overall departmental teaching standards.
- Participated actively in school management meetings providing valuable input on educational strategies from an English perspective.
- Organised extracurricular activities like drama clubs or writing workshops to develop students' interest in English beyond the classroom setting.
Literacy development coordinator
North Leamington Community School
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
09.2002 - 04.2004
- Led training sessions for staff on latest trends in literacy education.
- Designed engaging classroom materials focusing on various aspects of language acquisition.
- Assisted colleagues in developing their skills related to teaching reading and writing effectively and efficiently.
- Coordinated with teachers to implement effective pedagogical strategies in literacy development.
- Conducted assessments of student reading levels to create appropriate instructional plans.
- Developed comprehensive literacy programmes tailored to diverse learning needs.
Literacy development coordinator
Alderman Callow School
Coventry, West Midlands
09.2001 - 09.2002
- Led training sessions for staff on latest trends in literacy education.
- Assisted colleagues in developing their skills related to teaching reading and writing effectively and efficiently.
- Conducted assessments of student reading levels to create appropriate instructional plans.
- Designed engaging classroom materials focusing on various aspects of language acquisition.
- Developed comprehensive literacy programmes tailored to diverse learning needs.
English teacher and 2nd in charge
St David and St Katharine School
London, Haringey
09.1997 - 09.2001
- Tailored teaching approach to accommodate individual student needs, promoting academic growth.
- Increased cultural awareness by integrating diverse texts into the syllabus.
- Enhanced literacy skills by implementing innovative teaching methods.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay updated on educational trends.
- Prepared students for standardised tests, contributing to their successful performance.
- Conducted regular assessments of pupil's work, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Provided guidance and support to struggling students, leading to significant improvements in their grades.
- Formulated effective revision techniques resulting in improved examination results.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, supporting administrative tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Leeds University
Leeds 09.1988 - 06.1991
Skills
- Senior leadership
- Leadership excellence
- Subject specialism
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Assessment design
- Teacher assessments
- Assessment and reporting management
- Pupil progress monitoring
- Child safeguarding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant headteacher
Morpeth School
09.2015 - 08.2025
Head of English
Central Foundation Girls' School
04.2004 - 09.2015
Literacy development coordinator
North Leamington Community School
09.2002 - 04.2004
Literacy development coordinator
Alderman Callow School
09.2001 - 09.2002
English teacher and 2nd in charge
St David and St Katharine School
09.1997 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English
Leeds University
09.1988 - 06.1991
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