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Girlguiding Anglia Chief Commissioner
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Karen Johnson

Karen Johnson

Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in primary school management, curriculum development, and safeguarding practices. Demonstrated success as Deputy Headteacher and Acting Headteacher at Rose Hill Primary School, driving school improvement through strategic planning and effective communication with senior leaders. Proven track record in performance management and data analysis, enhancing teaching strategies as English Subject Leader at Castlefield School. Career progression from Class Teacher to leadership roles highlights a commitment to fostering educational excellence and community engagement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Headteacher

Rose Hill Primary School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
09.2023 - 08.2025

Assisted headteacher in implementing changes across school through learning walks and scrutiny of books and planning.
Ensured school curriculum reflected classroom activities and remained current.
Supported family liaison officer with safeguarding cases and verified staff qualifications were current.

Acting Headteacher

Rose Hill Primary School
Oxford, Oxfordshire
04.2024 - 10.2024

Supported improvements in school performance through effective daily management practices.
Facilitated communication and collaboration by organising regular meetings with senior leaders, the governing body chair, and trust members.
Assisted in implementing action plans that contributed to the successful development of a school improvement plan.

Interim Assistant Headteacher

Wooburn Green Primary School
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
09.2022 - 08.2023

Assisted the headteacher and deputy headteacher with various tasks. Covered responsibilities of deputy designated safeguarding lead during absences of senior staff members. Facilitated regular whole school assemblies as part of school community engagement. Supported curriculum development efforts as curriculum lead.

Year Leader and Class Teacher

Castlefield School
High Wycombe , Buckinghamshire
09.2014 - 08.2022

Supported year 6 pupils by delivering engaging lessons tailored to their needs.
Assisted in managing daily classroom activities and ensuring staff absence coverage.
Facilitated data analysis to inform improvements in teaching strategies as English Subject Leader.

Class Teacher

Pippins Primary School
Colnbrook, Berkshire
01.2013 - 08.2014

Class teacher for year 1 and then moved into year 3 during my second year.

Class Teacher

Penn Wood Primary School
Slough, Berkshire
09.2011 - 12.2012

Year 2 Class teacher and Moder Foriegn Languages Subject Leader.

Class Teacher

Colnbrook Church Of England Primary School
Colnbrook, Berkshire
09.2008 - 08.2011

First teaching position. Class teacher for classes within key stage 2. Religious Education subject leader. Completed documents in preparation for the SIAMs Inspections.

Education

Degree - BA in Education

Oxford Brookes Universoty
Oxford, OXF
01-2008

BTEC National Diploma - BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism

East Berkshire College
Maidenhead
01-1994

GCSEs -

Burnham Upper School
Burnham
01-1992

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Performance management
  • Data analysis
  • Safeguarding practices

Hobbies and interests

  • I am the Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding Anglia. As part of this role, I chair the executive committee, support over 50,000 volunteers and manage the office staff team.

Girlguiding Anglia Chief Commissioner

Just over 3 years ago, I successfully interviewed was appointed as Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding Anglia. As part of this role I lead strategic direction and operational delivery of Guiding across the Anglia region, covering 12 counties. Responsible for empowering a team of senior volunteers, managing a large staff team, overseeing safeguarding and compliance, and acting as the primary ambassador for Girlguiding in the region.

Timeline

Acting Headteacher

Rose Hill Primary School
04.2024 - 10.2024

Deputy Headteacher

Rose Hill Primary School
09.2023 - 08.2025

Interim Assistant Headteacher

Wooburn Green Primary School
09.2022 - 08.2023

Year Leader and Class Teacher

Castlefield School
09.2014 - 08.2022

Class Teacher

Pippins Primary School
01.2013 - 08.2014

Class Teacher

Penn Wood Primary School
09.2011 - 12.2012

Class Teacher

Colnbrook Church Of England Primary School
09.2008 - 08.2011

Degree - BA in Education

Oxford Brookes Universoty

BTEC National Diploma - BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism

East Berkshire College

GCSEs -

Burnham Upper School
Karen Johnson