José Nieto
London
Summary
Experienced education professional with expertise in senior leadership and school improvement, teaching and learning leadership, and curriculum development. Demonstrates proficiency in staff coaching, mentoring, and early career teacher development, alongside a strong focus on data analysis to raise attainment. Skilled in behaviour management, safeguarding, and fostering parent and community engagement. Adept at designing and delivering CPD programmes while driving strategic leadership and effective team management to achieve organisational goals. Committed to advancing educational excellence through innovative practices and collaborative approaches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Raising Attainment Lead / Class Teacher (SLT Member)
Brook House Primary School
2025.09 - 2026.05
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic school improvement and operational leadership.
- Lead non-core subjects across the school, ensuring curriculum progression and high-quality delivery.
- Lead on Personal Development, ensuring pupils understand their role within the school and wider community.
- Organise enrichment and community events promoting inclusion and collaboration.
- Invite public servants and community professionals into school to strengthen community understanding and align with school values.
- Lead and mentor Early Career Teachers through weekly coaching and professional development.
Assistant Principal
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
2023.08 - 2025.07
- Contributed to strategic and operational leadership across the school.
- Led teaching and learning improvement initiatives and curriculum implementation.
- Supported safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, timetabling, and staff deployment.
- Designed and delivered whole-school CPD focused on adaptive teaching and metacognition.
- Worked closely with middle leaders to raise standards across subjects.
- Key Impact: Led phonics improvements resulting in outcomes consistently above 90%.
Middle Leader / Subject Lead / Class Teacher
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
2018.08 - 2023.07
- Led subject areas including curriculum planning, assessment, and monitoring.
- Conducted lesson observations, work scrutinies, and coaching support for staff.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
Trainee Teacher
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
2017.08 - 2018.07
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
2015.04 - 2017.07
Education
NPQ - Leading Teaching
Ambition Institute
2022.01 - 2023.01
PGCE - Ark Teacher Training
Goldsmiths, University of London
2017.01 - 2018.01
BEng - Chemical Engineering
Aston University
2009.01 - 2013.01
Skills
- Senior Leadership & School Improvement
- Teaching & Learning Leadership
- Curriculum Development & Assessment
- Staff Coaching & Mentoring
- Early Career Teacher (ECT) Development
- Data Analysis & Raising Attainment
- Behaviour, Inclusion & Safeguarding
- Parent & Community Engagement
- CPD Design & Delivery
- Strategic Leadership & Team Management
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Increased MTC outcomes from 44% to 90% in one academic year in Brook House.
- Delivered phonics outcomes consistently above 90%.
- Contributed to Year 6 outcomes achieving 86% combined attainment and 100% maths attainment.
- Secured funding to redevelop the school library and establish a diverse reading culture.
- Successfully coached and developed ECTs and middle leaders.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Westminster City School, Volunteer – Maths Department, 2014-08, 2015-03
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Designed and delivered responsive CPD programmes focused on adaptive teaching and metacognition.
- Mentored and coached Early Career Teachers through weekly development sessions.
- Led curriculum sequencing and assessment development across non-core subjects.
- Organised whole-school events celebrating diversity, creativity, and pupil leadership.
- Developed strong partnerships with families and community organisations.
- Experienced in safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, and inclusive practice.
Timeline
Raising Attainment Lead / Class Teacher (SLT Member)
Brook House Primary School
2025.09 - 2026.05
Assistant Principal
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
2023.08 - 2025.07
NPQ - Leading Teaching
Ambition Institute
2022.01 - 2023.01
Middle Leader / Subject Lead / Class Teacher
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
2018.08 - 2023.07
Trainee Teacher
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
2017.08 - 2018.07
PGCE - Ark Teacher Training
Goldsmiths, University of London
2017.01 - 2018.01
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
2015.04 - 2017.07
BEng - Chemical Engineering
Aston University
2009.01 - 2013.01