Jonathan Heath
Measham,Swadlincote
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team, including leading support staff, other teachers, and managers. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton-upon-Trent
09.2018 - Current
- As classroom teacher, having to plan, resource and assess lessons in range of subjects each day. Need to be able to think on feet and adapt lessons quickly, should need arise so that children can learn to best of their ability. Also needed to adapt teaching and behaviour management to cater for range of social, emotional and behavioural needs. In addition, have to lead teaching assistant to be able to support certain children as well as whole class.
- As subject leader, have had to adapt curriculum to ensure subjects are broad and balanced in their content. Led others, helping them to teach subjects that they may be less confident with. Have had ‘deep dive’ with Ofsted, having to speak about and explain how subject is taught.
- Also covered lessons across primary age range – from EYFS to Y6, having to quickly pick up and understand planning of other teachers and adapting to age and ability of pupils.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Fostered positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Being at a Catholic school, often led prayer and planned Liturgies and Masses.
Deputy Lay Vicar Choral
Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield
09.2012 - 04.2026
- Singing alto or tenor (since Nov 2022) in daily services when required. Sight reading where needed and adapting to Director’s conducting and preferred ways of singing certain pieces.
- Gained extensive experience in variety of musical genres, enhancing versatility as singer.
- Adapted quickly to new musical compositions for successful performances.
Deputy Lay Clerk
Derby Cathedral
Derby
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Singing alto or tenor in daily services when required. Sight reading where needed and adapting to Director’s conducting and preferred ways of singing certain pieces.
Primary & Secondary Supply Teacher
Blackboard Recruitment
Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Teaching in range of year groups, both within and outside those for which I am trained. This was both single day and long-term supply. Picking up lesson plans and resources with very little notice and delivering these to classes. Using schools’ behaviour policies to support learning.
Maths Tutor
Serco
Uttoxeter
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Planning, preparing and teaching maths to groups of prisoners to enable them to further themselves and job prospects when re-entering community. Dealing with range of complex needs and men who did not see use of qualification.
Teacher
Staffordshire County Council
Handsacre, Rugeley
09.2012 - 08.2017
- Teaching range of subjects to single class. Planning, assessing and catering for wide range of needs.
- PE subject lead - Ensuring PE curriculum was planned and taught effectively, supporting colleagues and external sports coach company with this.
Cricket Coach
Hallam Cricket Club Coaching Weeks
Sheffield
07.2003 - 08.2012
- Summer job, coaching cricket skills to children aged 8-14.
Play Leader
Phillimore Primary School, Sheffield City Council
Sheffield
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Planning and leading play activities at lunchtimes, working 1:1 with children on range of interventions, working with children in class under supervision of class teacher.
Play Leader
Nether Green After School Club
Sheffield
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Supervising and leading range of play and creative activities, preparing snacks and cleaning.
Alto Choral Scholar
Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield
09.2005 - 07.2006
- Singing daily services. Arranging music library, ensuring music was in place for Lay Vicars and Choristers for each service.
Student Assistant
Lichfield Cathedral School
Lichfield
09.2005 - 07.2006
- I helped support children as they moved between buildings and campuses and supported PE lessons.
- Supporting boarders in evenings, including homework and supervising during leisure time.
Education
PGCE - Primary Education
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2011 - 07.2012
BSc (Hons.) - Sport and Exercise Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2006 - 07.2009
A-Level - Sport & PE – D, Psychology – D, Mathematics – D
Tapton Secondary School
Sheffield 09.2003 - 07.2005
AS-Level - General Studies
Tapton Secondary School
09.2003 - 07.2004
GCSEs - Mathematics – A, PE; Chemistry; Music – B, Biology; English; English Literature; Physics; RS; Geography; Design & Technology – C, French – D
Tapton Secondary School
09.1998 - 07.2003
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communicating effectively with range of stakeholders
- Behavioural intervention techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-solving at pace
- Patience and resilience
- IT competency
- Child psychology understanding
Certification
- March 2026 - Leicestershire County Council, Chaperone License
- Aug 2009 - England & Wales Cricket Board, Cricket Umpire, Level 1
- Jan 2005 - England & Wales Cricket Board, Cricket Coach, Level 2
- March 2003 - England & Wales Cricket Board, Cricket Coach, Level 1
Affiliations
- Club cricketer
- Cathedral singer
- Sport lover
- Dance dad, including on stage!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Lay Clerk
Derby Cathedral
10.2023 - 12.2025
Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
09.2018 - Current
Primary & Secondary Supply Teacher
Blackboard Recruitment
01.2018 - 07.2018
Maths Tutor
Serco
09.2017 - 01.2018
Deputy Lay Vicar Choral
Lichfield Cathedral
09.2012 - 04.2026
Teacher
Staffordshire County Council
09.2012 - 08.2017
PGCE - Primary Education
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2011 - 07.2012
Play Leader
Phillimore Primary School, Sheffield City Council
09.2010 - 08.2011
Play Leader
Nether Green After School Club
09.2009 - 08.2011
BSc (Hons.) - Sport and Exercise Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2006 - 07.2009
Alto Choral Scholar
Lichfield Cathedral
09.2005 - 07.2006
Student Assistant
Lichfield Cathedral School
09.2005 - 07.2006
A-Level - Sport & PE – D, Psychology – D, Mathematics – D
Tapton Secondary School
09.2003 - 07.2005
AS-Level - General Studies
Tapton Secondary School
09.2003 - 07.2004
Cricket Coach
Hallam Cricket Club Coaching Weeks
07.2003 - 08.2012
GCSEs - Mathematics – A, PE; Chemistry; Music – B, Biology; English; English Literature; Physics; RS; Geography; Design & Technology – C, French – D
Tapton Secondary School
09.1998 - 07.2003