Lauren Watson

• I currently lead the design and delivery of an inclusive, engaging English curriculum for Years 7 to 11, integrating contemporary and diverse literature to broaden cultural awareness.
• I also drive whole-school initiatives such as creative writing competitions, drama clubs, and cross-departmental projects to enhance creativity, literacy, and interdisciplinary learning.
• I maintain high academic standards through rigorous lesson monitoring, pupil progress tracking, and effective resource management, while contributing strategically to school leadership discussions.

• Led the teaching of English across Upper KS2, KS3, and KS4, with additional responsibility for KS3 History, ensuring lessons were engaging and appropriately challenging.
• Oversaw pupil progress tracking and reporting, implementing strategies to raise achievement and delivering constructive feedback to support learning.
• Directed collaboration with the English Coordinator and SENDCo, contributing to the design and implementation of the Years 5–8 English Curriculum Development Plan.
• Organised and led English trips, assemblies, and enrichment activities, while managing contributions to newsletters, social media, and wider school initiatives.
• Delivered and coordinated 11+ and ISEB Independent School exam preparation, enabling pupils to secure scholarships and places at leading schools.
• Served as a Form Tutor, managing safeguarding, wellbeing, and academic development, and actively leading participation in whole-school events.

Marking GCSE English Language papers

• Selected as one of 55 Lancaster University student mentors for the Target University programme, supporting 250 academically gifted Year 12 pupils across 20+ schools in the Northwest.
• Led and facilitated sessions on university life, application processes, and study skills, equipping pupils with the knowledge to pursue top university opportunities.
• Motivated and inspired pupils to set ambitious academic goals, build confidence, and take proactive steps toward higher education.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and mentoring skills while managing responsibilities independently in classroom and school settings.

• Led teaching of English, Maths, and Science to classes of 40 students in a resource limited rural Ugandan school, collaborating with volunteer colleagues on lesson planning and assessment.
• Directed HIV awareness and testing initiatives in Kanungu, delivering educational talks and providing confidential support and guidance to community members.
• Managed a team of 10 volunteers to rebuild and repair a rural school access road, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and problem solving under challenging conditions.
• Took initiative in community development projects, showing adaptability, responsibility, and commitment to supporting underprivileged children and local communities.