Kathryn Brown
Lower Morden,Surrey
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a strong focus on strategic leadership and school improvement. Expertise in curriculum development and assessment strategy, complemented by skills in data analysis and student performance monitoring. Proven track record in staff recruitment, training, and professional development, alongside performance management and instructional coaching. Dedicated to safeguarding and student wellbeing leadership, fostering a positive school culture through effective behaviour management. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and governance reporting, with extensive experience in operational and day-to-day school management. Passionate about integrating outdoor education and experiential learning to enhance student experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Headteacher - Academics
WandsworthPreparatory School
Wandsworth, London
2023.09 - Current
- Deputised for the Headteacher, providing strategic leadership and ensuring continuity of school operations and decision-making.
- Worked closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement whole-school improvement strategies that strengthened teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
- Led curriculum development and assessment strategies, raising academic standards, and ensuring consistency in teaching and learning across the school.
- Analysed student performance data to identify gaps in attainment, and implemented targeted interventions to improve pupil progress.
- Led whole-school initiatives focused on improving academic achievement, behaviour, and student well-being.
- Managed staff recruitment, induction, training, and professional development to build and sustain a high-performing teaching team.
- Conducted performance management and lesson observations, providing constructive feedback to support staff development, and improve teaching quality.
- Reported school performance, priorities, and improvement strategies to the governing body to support informed strategic decision-making.
Head of Enrichment
Wandsworth Preparatory School
Wandsworth, London
2021.09 - 2023.09
KS2 Class Teacher
Wandsworth Preparatory School
Wandsworth, Wakefield
2018.09 - 2021.09
EYFS and KS1 Class Teacher
Harris Academy Haling Park
Wandsworth, London
2015.09 - 2018.09
Education
Batchelors Degree - Education
University of Roehampton
City of london 2012.09 - 2015.08
Level 3 Forest School Leader Qualification - Forest School / Outdoor Learning
Doncaster College
Doncaster 2018.07 - 2019.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Operation Management
Bellevue Apprenticeships
London 2025.01 -
Skills
- Strategic Leadership and School Improvement
- Curriculum development and assessment strategy
- Data Analysis and Student Performance Monitoring
- Staff Recruitment, Training, and Professional Development
- Performance Management and Instructional Coaching
- Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing Leadership
- Behaviour Management and Positive School Culture
- Stakeholder Engagement and Governance Reporting
- Operational and day-to-day school management
- Curriculum development
- Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning (Forest School)
Affiliations
- Netball
- Badminton
- Cooking
- Reading
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Operation Management
Bellevue Apprenticeships
2025.01 -
Assistant Headteacher - Academics
WandsworthPreparatory School
2023.09 - Current
Head of Enrichment
Wandsworth Preparatory School
2021.09 - 2023.09
KS2 Class Teacher
Wandsworth Preparatory School
2018.09 - 2021.09
Level 3 Forest School Leader Qualification - Forest School / Outdoor Learning
Doncaster College
2018.07 - 2019.07
EYFS and KS1 Class Teacher
Harris Academy Haling Park
2015.09 - 2018.09
Batchelors Degree - Education
University of Roehampton
2012.09 - 2015.08