Jordana Aaronson
Brentwood,Essex
Summary
Accomplished education professional with extensive experience in senior leadership and management. Demonstrates expertise in implementing teaching standards, pupil engagement, and pedagogical knowledge. Proven track record in lesson planning, performance evaluation, and strategic planning and development. Adept at policy review and revision, budget oversight, and disciplinary procedures. Skilled in staff recruitment, student welfare and safeguarding, and community outreach coordination. Committed to fostering professional development programmes and facilitating continuous improvement within educational settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant headteacher
King Solomon High School
Ilford, Essex
08.2023 - Current
- Lead on KS2–KS3 transition including induction evenings, taster sessions and primary liaison
- Line manage Performing Arts, PE, Media, Geography, RS, Head of Year 7 and support staff
- Delivered over 20 CPD sessions on topics including T&L, AfL, workload, and behaviour
- ECT induction tutor and trainee mentor; also lead on coaching new staff
- Designed and launched whole-school PSHE programme (Sept 2024)
- Created and implemented personal development offer: trips, clubs, careers and student leadership
- Planned and led school-wide events including charity initiatives and cultural celebrations
- Member of Executive Safeguarding Team; also School EVC and weekly assembly lead
- Oversaw the careers programme and led on CATS testing and related data
- Wrote key school policies (RSE, PSHE, Careers, Trips) and contributed to the SEF
- Worked closely with governors on audits, visits, and school development planning
Secondary school teacher of geography
King Solomon High School
Ilford, Essex
09.2016 - Current
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents about children's progress and behaviour in class.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor pupil progress in geography studies.
- Provided extra support to pupils struggling with geography concepts, ensuring no one was left behind.
- Managed classroom discipline effectively, maintaining an optimal learning environment.
- Facilitated a nurturing classroom environment, encouraging academic growth and curiosity.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, promoting inclusive education.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to share best practices in geography teaching strategies.
- Prepared and delivered engaging lesson plans to inspire love for geography.
- Orchestrated educational field trips to enrich the learning experience.
- Assisted pupils with coursework, fostering independent thinking skills.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Maintained updated curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.
- Planned and supervised educational excursions for enhanced student engagement.
Deputy Head of Sixth Form
King Solomon High School
Ilford, Essex
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Executed disciplinary protocols effectively, maintaining a disciplined learning environment.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased involvement in school activities.
- Led staff meetings, resulting in efficient communication and collaboration amongst both teaching and support members.
- Participated actively in community outreach programmes, promoting the school's image positively in society.
- Mentored students through UCAS
- Worked with Head of Sixth Form to provide a high quality KS5 provision.
- Maintained productive learning environment for improved student engagement.
- Managed budget allocations efficiently to ensure optimal resource utilisation.
- Coordinated extracurricular programmes to promote holistic development of students.
- Provided pastoral care and support to students, promoting wellbeing and personal development
Education
GCSEs -
King Solomon High School
Ilford, Redbridge 09.2009 - 08.2011
A-Levels -
King Solomon High School
Ilford, Redbridge 09.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
- Implementing teaching standards
- Pupil engagement
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Leadership excellence
- Knowledge of ofsted regulations
- Lesson observation and feedback
- Professional development facilitation
- Policy review and revision
- Professional development programmes design
- Community outreach coordination
- Subject specialism
- Lesson planning
- Performance evaluation
- Strategic planning and development
- Budget oversight
- Disciplinary procedures
- Policy implementation
- Classroom management
- Senior leadership
- Leadership and management
- Student welfare and safeguarding
- Staff recruitment
- Student safeguarding
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Travelling
- Running
- Socialising
- Reading
Certification
EVC - 2023
First Aid - 2024
Diabetic training - 2022
Safer Recruitment - 2024
Level 1 and 2 Safeguarding - 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant headteacher
King Solomon High School
08.2023 - Current
Deputy Head of Sixth Form
King Solomon High School
08.2020 - 04.2023
Secondary school teacher of geography
King Solomon High School
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Nottingham Trent University
09.2013 - 06.2016
A-Levels -
King Solomon High School
09.2011 - 09.2013
GCSEs -
King Solomon High School
09.2009 - 08.2011
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