LAUREN JULIA KIRK
Head of Drama
Perth
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled Head of Department brings background in Drama paired with love of education and focus on pupil success and educating the whole child. Organised class leader knowledgeable about teaching and learning techniques and developing transferrable skills.
Focused Examinations Officer with impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Dedicated to improving the examination experience for pupils during a potentially stressful time.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Examinations Officer
Morrison’s Academy
Crieff
02.2023 - Current
- Organisation and operational running of SQA exams
- Preparing prelim timetables and S3 examinations
- Ensuring pupils have the correct Assessment Arrangements
- Liaising with the Chief Invigilator
- Facilitated communication between departments, improving overall coordination.
- Organised seating plans for smooth examination process.
- Streamlined data entry processes, reducing errors significantly.
- Attended training sessions, enhancing knowledge and skills in examinations management.
Head of Drama
Morrison’s Academy
Crieff
08.2019 - Current
- Responsible for P6-S6 curriculum.
- Established an annual Drama Showcase for all exam classes.
- Implemented new teaching methods to foster student creativity in drama classes.
- Directed annual school productions with high levels of audience appreciation.
- Managed budgeting for all drama productions, ensuring cost effectiveness.
- Implemented LAMDA lessons, employing a peripatetic teacher which raised drama profile across school.
- Monitoring attainment through the use of monitoring and tracking and HIGIOS 4
Head of Drama and Performance
Glenalmond College
PERTHSHIRE
09.2009 - 07.2019
- Led the drama department, improving overall quality of performances and enhanced results in both GCSE and A Level
- Developed curriculum for enhanced pupil engagement in drama National qualifications, increasing uptake across all levels.
- Coordinated technical aspects of productions to ensure smooth performances.
- Managed budgeting for all drama productions, ensuring cost effectiveness.
- Implemented new teaching methods to foster student creativity in drama classes.
- Additional responsibility as Assistant Housemistress in a girls boarding house.
Drama Teacher
Rainham School for Girls
Rainham, Kent
02.2006 - 07.2009
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining high standards of behaviour, discipline and respect.
- Devised fun, informative schemes of work for maximised student engagement.
- Prepared drama students for practical and theory examinations.
- Enhanced student knowledge through targeted practical and theoretical teachings.
Education
Graduate Teacher Training Programme - Qualified Teacher Status Key Stage 3-5 Drama
E-Qualitas
09.2006 - 09.2007
BA Honours - Contemporary Theatre Practice 2:1
Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama
GLASGOW 09.1999 - 06.2003
Higher National Certificate - Acting and Performance
Motherwell College
MOTHERWELL 08.1998 - 06.1999
Skills
In depth SQA National qualification knowledge, supporing my role as Examinations Officer
Additional information
- Membership Dance qualifications with BATD in Ballet, Stage and Jazz
- Edexcel Drama Moderator and Visiting Assessor
- Committee member of Craigie Safe Start
Professional Development
- SQA Academy training-SQA Co-ordinator guidance March 2025
- Member of the Pioneer and Teaching and Learning working groups
- Metaskills SQA Academy training course March 2025
- Ongoing skill development in Google sheets through timetabling
- National Theatre of Scotland Creative Insights November 2024
Timeline
Examinations Officer
Morrison’s Academy
02.2023 - Current
Head of Drama
Morrison’s Academy
08.2019 - Current
Head of Drama and Performance
Glenalmond College
09.2009 - 07.2019
Graduate Teacher Training Programme - Qualified Teacher Status Key Stage 3-5 Drama
E-Qualitas
09.2006 - 09.2007
Drama Teacher
Rainham School for Girls
02.2006 - 07.2009
BA Honours - Contemporary Theatre Practice 2:1
Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama
09.1999 - 06.2003
Higher National Certificate - Acting and Performance
Motherwell College
08.1998 - 06.1999
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