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Kimberley Reynolds

Primary School Teacher
Wellingborough

Summary

Motivational leader, professional manner and a keen eye for detail. With an impeccable record of 12 years full time work history I possess the key organisational and motivational skills to develop teams and drive performance. Highly experienced management skills and experience in educational environments means I have transferable skills in any sector. I consider myself to be forward-thinking, with excellent communication skills. Good ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Headteacher / Inclusion Lead

Lion Academy Trust
Wellingborough
09.2024 - Current

• Lead the Attendance team, analyse data to identify trends and patterns in attendance

•Work alongside the SENDCo to support learners with SEND ensuring learning is specific to each individual child

• Lead phonics across EYFS and KS1

• Senior designated person for safeguarding

• Lead person for behaviour, well-being and pastoral care

• Lead for School Council

• Support colleagues, train and ensure quality first teaching and specialist support as deemed suitable

• To work closely with teachers to make sure that the curriculum is relevant, accessible and engaging for all pupils.

KS1 Class Teacher / Phase Leader

Lion Academy Trust
Wellingborough
09.2022 - Current


● Leading on weekly planning meetings and supporting teachers with short term planning ensuring explicit learning focus for all children’s needs

● Organising and delivering training, as needed, to groups of staff
● Supporting and leading staff in the use of assessment information and processes
● Providing in-class support to staff, through demonstrating high quality lessons, team teaching, observation and feedback.
● Undertaking personal and professional development in order to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of educational initiatives, technologies and pedagogy, in order to advise appropriately on future strategies and requirements.
● Conduct appraisal meetings with teachers, set professional development and pupil progress targets
● Monitor, guide, support and challenge teacher’s progress towards those targets
● Mentor teachers by implementing a programme of specific support

EYFS & Key Stage One Phase Leader

David Ross Education Trust
Corby
09.2018 - 08.2022

● Maintain consistently high standards across my team through vigorous and effective monitoring and evaluation
● Ensure identified areas of inconsistency are tackled through support
● Maintain high standards of attainment and achievement
● Ensure staff have access to appropriate resources, order when necessary

● Liaise with relevant external agencies as appropriate

EYFS Phase Leader

Learning for Life Education Trust
Finedon
09.2016 - 08.2018

•Be responsible for the day to day operational management of the team.

• Hold supervisory responsibility for staff, students and volunteers.

Take a leadership role to ensure high standards of education and care for all children and their families

•Disseminate best practice to my team

•Establish and maintain records and documentation of each child’s development and learning alongside parents and to support and guide all workers to ensure necessary records for each child are kept and maintained to ensure smooth transitions and wellbeing of all children.

•Lead, motivate and supervise the team to develop their own knowledge and skills base in order to secure improvement and best outcomes for children and families.

Participating in action research and disseminating information at seminars and conferences nationally and internationally.


Year 1 Class Teacher

Peterborough Diocese
Wellingborough
09.2014 - 08.2018

• To fulfil the duties of a teacher and the relevant professional standards
• To provide a secure, happy and caring environment for all children in the class.
• To plan, prepare and deliver appropriate educational experiences
• To ensure that educational needs of all pupils in your class are fully met
• To ensure that all pupils make good progress within an academic year

EYFS and Year 1 Class Teacher

Northamptonshire County Council
Corby
09.2012 - 08.2014


• To reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching.
• To keep informed of changes in education nationally, as they impact upon the phase of education in which the teacher works, including changes to assessment and curriculum arrangements.
• To be responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of children by following school policy relating to safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour management.
• To make a positive contribution to the wider school life and ethos of the school.
• To develop effective, professional relationships with colleagues

Education

PGCE - Education

University of Bedford
Bedford
09.2011 - 07.2012

Ba (Hons) Early Childhood Studies -

University of Northampton
Northampton
09.2008 - 07.2011

NPQ in Leading Teaching -

Ambition Institute
Northampton, Northamptonshire
02.2023 - 07.2024

DSL -

Designated Safeguarding Lead
04.2001 -

Timeline

Assistant Headteacher / Inclusion Lead

Lion Academy Trust
09.2024 - Current

NPQ in Leading Teaching -

Ambition Institute
02.2023 - 07.2024

KS1 Class Teacher / Phase Leader

Lion Academy Trust
09.2022 - Current

EYFS & Key Stage One Phase Leader

David Ross Education Trust
09.2018 - 08.2022

EYFS Phase Leader

Learning for Life Education Trust
09.2016 - 08.2018

Year 1 Class Teacher

Peterborough Diocese
09.2014 - 08.2018

EYFS and Year 1 Class Teacher

Northamptonshire County Council
09.2012 - 08.2014

PGCE - Education

University of Bedford
09.2011 - 07.2012

Ba (Hons) Early Childhood Studies -

University of Northampton
09.2008 - 07.2011

DSL -

Designated Safeguarding Lead
04.2001 -
Kimberley ReynoldsPrimary School Teacher