Hardworking, student focused teacher with 22 years of experience teaching in primary and KS5. I am sensitive to students' barriers to learning and seek to develop relationships with a view of promoting learning. Committed to professional development, positively contributing to the ethos of my school.
English teacher teaching in years 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13.
Careers advisor to students years 9-14. In this role I developed a careers curriculum to meet the school's careers provision for all years. In addition, I sourced employer engagement opportunities to meet needs of students and statutory obligations.
Class teacher in the sixth form - mixed age group of years 12-14. Delivered core and life skills and independence curriculum. I co-designed the KS5 three year curriculum.
As careers leader I accomplished 100% rating in all Gatsby Benchmark categories - establishing a careers provision offering work experience, enterprise, community engagement, careers curriculum, employer engagement activities and talks, visits to alternative provisions to ensure students were aware of local offer. In addition, after completing a Level 6 in Careers Guidance and Development, I was able to offer careers advise for students in years 11-14. I raised the profile of careers in the school and with parents using newsletters, school website, parent surveys and notice boards.
Supported primary schools throughout borough to :
Based at the Cherry trees School (for primary aged boys with social and emotional mental health needs) I was also humanities leader (2006-2014).
Supply teacher in year 6 for one year covering maternity leave
Supply teacher in years 3-6
Teacher in year 4
Teacher in year 5
Strong curriculum preparation and management:
I am a robust classroom manager:
Student centered learning:
Administration: