Kathryn Evans
Edinburgh
Summary
I believe I have the skills, experience, and commitment required to ensure Towerbank Primary continues to thrive in the Headteacher’s absence on Fridays. As I already work within the school, I have a deep understanding of its ethos, priorities, and strategic direction. I am confident in my ability to maintain strategic continuity by supporting the school’s vision and long-term goals, ensuring decisions made align with our established direction. I can oversee effective daily operations, so that the school runs smoothly and consistently. I provide leadership and support to staff, pupils, and parents, drawing on my established relationships and knowledge of the school community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4019
4019
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Depute Headteacher
Towerbank Primary School
City of Edinburgh Council
08.2019 - Current
- Lead SLT member for Nursery, P1 and P2
- Developing play pedagogy
- Nursery IP and QA calendar
- Early level PRD and attainment meetings
- PSA Timetables and redeployment of staff across the Nursery and school
- Probationer Regent as required
- Recruitment and selection panel member
- Student Regent
- Depute Designated Child Protection Officer
- Nursery to P1 transition
- Liase with partners and families
Acting Depute Headteacher
Leith Walk Primary School
City of Edinburgh Council
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported new Acting Headteacher during a period of significant change for the school
- Developed self-evaluation processes to inform S&Q and IP plan for following academic year
- Supported development of teacher toolkit with non-negotiables for learning and teaching
- Led Nursery to P1 transition
Class Teacher and Acting Principal Teacher
Stockbridge Primary School
City of Edinburgh Council
08.2011 - 03.2019
- Class teacher responsibilities
- Lead for Science
- Lead for Numeracy and Mathematics
- Lead for P7- S1 transition
- Supporting overall management and strategic direction for the school
Acting Headteacher
Stockbridge Primary School
City of Edinburgh Council
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Overall responsibility for school management.
- Lead for school development and IP priorities
- GIRFEC named person
- CP lead
- Overview of learning
and teaching - Curricular planning and curriculum
- H&S overview
- Partnership working
- Personnel management, recruitment and deployment, support and welfare, career development and PRD
- Coordination of parental engagement and communication
Education
PDGE - Primary Education -
University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon TyneSkills
- Strategic Leadership
- Inclusive Practice & Equity
- Curriculum & Pedagogy Expertise
- Collaboration & Partnership Building
- Professional Learning & Team Development
Timeline
Depute Headteacher
Towerbank Primary School
08.2019 - Current
Acting Depute Headteacher
Leith Walk Primary School
04.2019 - 06.2019
Acting Headteacher
Stockbridge Primary School
09.2018 - 12.2018
Class Teacher and Acting Principal Teacher
Stockbridge Primary School
08.2011 - 03.2019
PDGE - Primary Education -
University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Newcastle University