Joseph Mapletoft
Airdrie,Scotland
Summary
Experienced professional demonstrating strengths in communication, empathy and relationship building. Adapts to changing classroom needs through clear behaviour management, one-to-one support and flexible lesson delivery. Committed to creating a calm environment where pupils can learn and succeed.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Supply Teacher
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, Scotland
08.2026 - Current
- Developing engaging lessons across a range of stages, adapting work to all levels of the Curriculum for Excellence.
- Adapting teaching materials and resources to effectively meet the diverse needs of pupils, responding to new classrooms regularly.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies to foster a positive classroom environment in line with school policies.
- Adapted to new environments and responded to pupils' individual needs, establishing positive relationships based on nurturing principles.
Primary Teacher
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, Scotland
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Designed and implemented creative, engaging lessons that enhanced pupil learning experiences.
- Undertook regular formative and summative assessments to track and monitor pupil attainment, and reported this information to parents and school management teams.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with parents and pupils to effectively communicate about progress and foster development.
- Collaborated with outside educational agencies to provide targeted support for pupil development in the classroom.
- Applied positive reinforcement techniques to build pupils' self-esteem in the classroom in line with nurturing principlles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to deliver on school improvement and personal professional development.
- Engaged regularly with professional development modules and courses.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events and extracurricular activities.
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Leicester
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported pupil learning through one-to-one sessions and small group activities, adapting to individual needs.
- Offered extra help and assistance to SEND students with individual classwork and group activities.
- Supervised children during activities and play, ensuring safety and proactively addressing behavioural issues to foster a supportive environment.
- Organised and supervised After School Care club, providing safe supervision and preparing food for children while adhering to Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety guidelines.
Volunteer Care Assistant
HCPT
Leicester
04.2018 - Current
- Coordinated activities and ensured wellbeing of disabled and disadvantaged children during international pilgrimage holiday.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship, fostering trusting relationships.
- Established trusting relationships with children and young people.
- Trained as Designated Safeguarding Lead, with Level 3 Safeguarding training.
- Organised activities and fundraising activities to ensure travel.
Education
PGDE - Primary Education
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh01-2024
Masters of Biochemistry - Biochemistry
University of York
York01-2023
A-Levels -
English Martyrs Catholic School
Leicester01-2019
Skills
- Curriculum planning and development
- Pupil assessment
- Resource adaptation
- SEND assistance
- Classroom management
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Clear communication
- Decision making
- Data entry and reporting
- Data analysis
- Conflict management
- Time-management
- Relationship building
- Child development
- Strategic thinking
- Computer literacy
- Patience and empathy
- Policy enforcement
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Level 3 Safeguarding for Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Primary Science Enhancement Award
- Place2Be Mental Health Champion
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
- Data Protection Essentials for Teaching Staff
- Paediatric First Aid
- Team Teach Positive Behaviour Training Level One
Hobbies and interests
- Keen runner and athlete, who has completed numerous marathons and half-marathons for charity.
- Engage in scientific reading regularly to maintain close interest in advancements in Biochemistry.
Accomplishments
- Undertook Practitioner Inquiry to explore IDL within school, that was used in evidence to obtain a Creative Arts award for the school.
- Enhanced understanding of Primary Science Education, by achieving a Primary Science Enhancement Award from Primary Science Teaching Trust.
Timeline
Primary Supply Teacher
Glasgow City Council
08.2026 - Current
Primary Teacher
Glasgow City Council
08.2025 - 08.2026
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust
08.2023 - 08.2024
Volunteer Care Assistant
HCPT
04.2018 - Current
PGDE - Primary Education
The University of Edinburgh
Masters of Biochemistry - Biochemistry
University of York
A-Levels -
English Martyrs Catholic School