KASIA FALKOWSKA-PUTT
Curriculum Lead ESOL
Essex
Summary
Dynamic education professional serving as Curriculum Lead for ESOL at ACL Essex, with a strong track record in analyzing student and course data to drive strategic decisions that enhance learning outcomes and retention. Expertise in curriculum planning and development ensures alignment with educational standards while employing innovative teaching strategies to maximize student engagement. Extensive experience as a Gateway Qualifications Assessment Writer and former Digital Leader at Harlow College underscores a commitment to fostering an inclusive, learner-centered environment through effective mentoring, training, and resource development. Proven success in delivering high-quality educational provisions and contributing to rigorous quality assurance processes, complemented by a calm and collaborative leadership style in high-pressure settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Curriculum Lead ESOL
ACL Essex
11.2025 - Current
- Leading and managing a diverse ESOL team, addressing performance concerns, and building positive working relationships with colleagues who present more complex or challenging behaviours, while maintaining a supportive and professional approach.
- Reviewing and improving existing ESOL curriculum structures to ensure alignment with learner needs, awarding body requirements and progression pathways.
- Leading the planning and design of the 2026/27 ESOL curriculum using LMI, quality data and learner feedback to shape responsive, inclusive provision.
- Overseeing day‑to‑day operational activity across ESOL delivery, resolving issues promptly, supporting centres, and maintaining smooth running of teaching.
- Conducting tutor data reviews, including analysing attendance, retention, progress and achievement, and following up with tutors regularly to drive improvements, ensure accountability and maintain data accuracy.
- Strengthening processes across the ESOL sector, quality assurance practices and team consistency.
- Engaging tutors in change management by communicating updates clearly, providing guidance and building team buy‑in around new expectations and curriculum developments.
- Contributing to quality assurance processes, including observation cycles, course reviews and preparation for SAR and QIP priorities.
- Collaborated with Learning Support to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals.
- Conducted session visits to assess teaching effectiveness, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Improved adaptability of curriculum to meet varied learning needs of students.
Teacher
Harlow College
01.2020 - 11.2025
- Planning lessons and designing Schemes of Work, courses, and teaching materials in line with curriculum requirements and awarding body specifications (Gateway, NCFE, BTEC, ESB, Aesthetics)
- Setting learner targets and working closely with curriculum teams to support progression onto vocational and academic courses
- Mentoring for unqualified and newly qualified teachers
- Using technologies for diagnostic, formative and summative assessments
- Learner safeguarding
- Leading CPD sessions across college to support staff development
- Harlow College (ESOL & Aviation Operations)
ESOL Writer
Gateway Qualifications
11.2024 - Current
- Writer for Gateway Qualifications, responsible for designing accessible, high quality ESOL assessments aligned with awarding body standards
ESOL Tutor
ACL Essex
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Planning and delivery of learning programs tailored to individual/group abilities with attention to diversity within learner groups
- Gathering feedback from learners and adapting course material and its delivery to parallel the learners’ capabilities
- Researching and utilising new technology in lesson delivery
- Using technologies for diagnostic, formative and summative assessments
Base Supervisor - Cabin Crew
Ryanair
09.2009 - 01.2020
- Base Supervisor - Cabin Crew
- Crew appraisals
- Managing the smooth and on-time operation of Ryanair’s largest UK base, overseeing over 1,000 cabin crew, delivering training, supporting staff development, and handling performance issues and operational challenges under pressure
- Leading a second post abroad, overseeing a smaller, multicultural team in a fast-paced, multilingual environment with a focus on team development and performance support
- Conducting safety and security audits
- Investigating onboard safety & security incidents
ESL Teacher
Happy Kids Ltd
09.2008 - 07.2009
- Taught English courses to children with ages ranging from 5-15 using interactive and fun delivery
- Delivered English lessons to adults in evening and weekend classes
- Prepared syllabi and coursework in accordance with set course structure
- Reviewed student coursework, performance and set targets
ESL Teacher
Prolang Ltd
11.2005 - 08.2008
Education
MA - Applied Linguistics (English)
University of Wroclaw - Institute of Philology
Poland06-2009
BA - Teaching English (ESL)
University of Wroclaw - Institute of Philology
Poland06-2007
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Quality Assurance
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Piloted New Awarding Body for ESOL: Selected to lead the trial implementation of a new awarding body for ESOL at Harlow College, managing the full process from planning and delivery to assessment and feedback to inform wider curriculum decisions.
- Increased Learner Achievement by 20%: Achieved a significant improvement in learner success rates by redesigning ESOL curricula and to better meet learner needs, awarding body standards, and progression pathways.
- Co-designed New Level 1 Programme: Co-designed a refreshed ESOL Level 1 programme with integrated Functional Skills to support learner progression and vocational readiness.
Certification
QTS (TRN: 2276450)
Interests
Greek mythology, Baking, Travel
Timeline
Curriculum Lead ESOL
ACL Essex
11.2025 - Current
ESOL Writer
Gateway Qualifications
11.2024 - Current
ESOL Tutor
ACL Essex
08.2022 - 04.2024
Teacher
Harlow College
01.2020 - 11.2025
Base Supervisor - Cabin Crew
Ryanair
09.2009 - 01.2020
ESL Teacher
Happy Kids Ltd
09.2008 - 07.2009
ESL Teacher
Prolang Ltd
11.2005 - 08.2008
MA - Applied Linguistics (English)
University of Wroclaw - Institute of Philology
BA - Teaching English (ESL)
University of Wroclaw - Institute of Philology