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JULIE DUNFORD

SEVENOAKS / MAIDSTONE / TONBRIDGE,Kent
JULIE DUNFORD

Summary

Over 20 years teaching and tutoring experience; 16 years in leadership roles, including founding own Independent Primary School.

A passionate educator, leader and public speaker, looking for opportunities to broaden knowledge and experience in the ever changing educational landscape, whilst having a positive impact on staff, parents, and children.

Ambitious, positive and resilient, able to think proactively and problem-solve in stressful and unpredictable situations.

A highly self-motivated teaching professional who thrives on sharing her expertise and knowledge whilst also learning from others and working thoughtfully, strategically and collaboratively.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Self-employed
Orpington, Kent

Founder & Director of The Family Learning School
2017.09 - Current (8 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Lead Ofsted inspections ensuring all Independent School Standards were consistently met
  • Researched sites and wrote financial projections for business model
  • Recruits and leads team of passionate educators
  • Designed an innovative, personalised, flexible curriculum
  • Delivers Open Days to prospective parents, and uses Social Media and website to successfully market our bespoke model of education
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3 trained)
  • Effectively communicates with all stakeholders and builds strong rapports
  • Implements effective monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure consistent improvement
  • Supports families with EHCP applications and liaises with Local Authorities
  • Teaches Literacy, Numeracy and French
  • Delivers Happy Confident Me group lessons; Sensory and Emotional Regulation therapy and Working Memory and Executive Functioning skills

Self-employed
Beckenham, Kent

Founder and Director of Petites Etoiles Nursery
2014.09 - 2021.11 (7 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Established and managed a familial childcare setting, effectively delivering EYFS to over 60 children, from 9 months to 5 years, building excellent relationships with all children, parents and staff
  • Project managed renovation of the site to create an inspiring learning environment
  • Graded as "Outstanding" in all four areas of the Inspection Framework

The Hayesbrook School (now Leigh Academy)
Tonbridge, Kent

Teacher and Head of MFL
2004.09 - 2014.07 (9 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Consistently graded as Outstanding by senior leaders and Ofsted
  • Specialist Leader of Education and Outstanding Facilitator, delivering talks at national events to support schools in raising uptake of MFL at KS4, raising attainment and improving teacher performance to Good or Outstanding
  • Mentored 10 trainee teachers to QTS though PGCE or GTP placements; acting ITT Coordinator for one year
  • Coordinated 4 international school partnerships and successfully awarded with the International School Award.
  • Organised and lead school trips and exchanges to France, Spain, Germany, Thailand and The Gambia
  • Nominated for a Pearson's teaching award

Education

Institute of Education
London

Masters in Educational Leadership
2011.09 - 2013.05 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

University overview

University of Reading
UK

BA Hons (2:1) French & Management Studies
1999.09 - 2003.07 (3 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

University overview

Ecole supérieure de commerce, Montpellier
France

2001.09 - 2002.07 (10 education.months_Label)

University overview

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Kent

3 A Levels; 9 GCSEs
1994.09 - 1999.07 (4 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

University overview

Skills

  • Recruiting, inspiring, leading, managing and supporting educational teams
  • Strategic planning
  • SEN / autism / ADHD / PDA trained and first hand, extensive experience
  • Teaching EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3 and KS4 French and PSHE
  • Sensory & Emotional Regulation; Working Memory and Executive Functioning Skills therapy
  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Paediatric First Aid trained
  • Level 3 Safeguarding (DSL)
  • Foundation Governor at St Mary's Platt School

Quote

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."
Nelson Mandela

Timeline

Founder & Director of The Family Learning School
Self-employed
2017.09 - Current (8 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Founder and Director of Petites Etoiles Nursery
Self-employed
2014.09 - 2021.11 (7 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Institute of Education
Masters in Educational Leadership
2011.09 - 2013.05 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Teacher and Head of MFL
The Hayesbrook School (now Leigh Academy)
2004.09 - 2014.07 (9 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Ecole supérieure de commerce, Montpellier
2001.09 - 2002.07 (10 education.months_Label)
University of Reading
BA Hons (2:1) French & Management Studies
1999.09 - 2003.07 (3 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
3 A Levels; 9 GCSEs
1994.09 - 1999.07 (4 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
JULIE DUNFORD