Joanne Healey
Diptford,Devon
Summary
Skilled communicator with a strong ability to build relationships through active listening and empathy. Experienced in behavioural management and maintaining composure under pressure, effectively de-escalating conflicts. Organised planner dedicated to meeting individual needs through precise record keeping. Committed to teamwork and collaboration, with a background in multidisciplinary practices and safeguarding.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Head Teacher, SEN Social Communication
Pebble Brook School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Overall responsibility for the curriculum for all KS3 and 4 students.
- Enhanced teaching and learning quality through targeted teacher observation, constructive feedback, coaching, and monitoring.
- Collaborated with headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making to enhance school improvement initiatives.
- Fostered an inclusive environment by supporting SEN pupils in their learning journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities.
Senior teacher, SEN Social communication disorders
Pebble Brook school (11-19 yrs)
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
09.2018 - 07.2024
- Utilised diverse strategies to engage students in PSHE, Science, and vocational skills.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Adapted teaching methods according to EHCP needs and ongoing assessment of student progress.
- Implemented behavioural management strategies to ensure classroom order.
Education
Bachelor of Education (hons) - Education and social biology
Roehampton Instutute of Education
London 10.1983 - 06.1987
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Active listening and empathy, articulating information, building
relationships
- Behavioural management and emotional resilience
De-escalation and patience, calm under pressure, emotional stability
- Organisation, planning and adaptability
Individualised needs planning, adaptability, record keeping
- Collaboration and teamwork
Multidisciplinary working, safeguarding
Affiliations
- Volunteer with Lindengate, a charity to support peoples mental health through gardening.
- Ceroc
- wallking with my dog
- socialising
Timeline
Assistant Head Teacher, SEN Social Communication
Pebble Brook School
04.2024 - 07.2025
Senior teacher, SEN Social communication disorders
Pebble Brook school (11-19 yrs)
09.2018 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Education (hons) - Education and social biology
Roehampton Instutute of Education
10.1983 - 06.1987