Liam Betts
Sheffield,Derbyshire
Summary
I was employed at Barlborough Hall School for 24 years but unfortunately the school has just closed. I am a hard-worker (I have only had 6 days absence due to illness during my time there). I am organised, a good communicator and an effective member of a team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
11974
11974
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary school teacher
Barlborough Hall School
Sheffield, Derbyshire
09.2001 - 08.2025
- As Mathematics Coordinator facilitated the implementation of numerous schemes: White Rose, Inspire, New Heinemann; conducted yearly monitoring, review and Inset; planned and delivered whole school Maths Days; organised and participated in external mathematics competitions such as the Sheffield University Hallam Pop Quiz; and have ensured high standards of teaching and learning.
- Acted as a Key Stage 2 form tutor particularly in Y6, providing guidance and support to students, and teaching across the curriculum, with particular strengths in mathematics and science.
- Coordinated the running of the House System and acted as a House Master. In addition to awarding certificates and being very successful in inter-house competitions, this role also involved connecting with the wider community and supporting a different House charity each year: Pathways (Chesterfield), The Luncheon Club (Barlborough) and Assist (Sheffield).
- Collaborated with the Head of Music to direct successful school productions most recently including: 'Joseph', 'Aladdin' and 'The Wizard of Oz'.
- Planned and ran trips including residentials to London and Hollowford Outdoor Pusuits Centre; and day trips to Leicester Space Centre and Sheffield City Hall to promote experiential learning.
- Facilitated extra-curricular activities promoting holistic development of pupils including: chess, sport, cooking and supporting the parents' association with the running of events such as Movie Night.
Primary school teacher
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary
Billericay, Essex
09.1998 - 08.2001
- Acted as Science Coordinator.
- Academically St Peter's was Top of the league tables for Essex.
Primary school teacher
Warley County Primary
Brentwood, Essex
09.1996 - 08.1998
- NQT
- Acted as R.E. Coordinator
- Chris Woodhead (Head of the Inspectorate) visited the school to congratulate the staff and pupils for achieving an outstanding OFSTED report.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Open University
Diploma in Primary Education - Primary Curriculum Studies
Sheffield Hallam University
SheffieldPostgraduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Science
The University of Sheffield
SheffieldBachelor of Science - Pharmacology
University of Manchester
ManchesterA-Levels - Biology A, Music B, Chemistry C
Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield, DerbyshireGCSEs - Mathematics A, English A, Biology A, Chemistry A, Geography A, French B, Music B, Literature B
Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield, DerbyshireSkills
- Pedagogical expertise
- Classroom management
- Organisational skills
- Adaptability
- Engaging lesson planning
- Parent rapport building
Affiliations
Bonsai, cooking, walking.
Timeline
Primary school teacher
Barlborough Hall School
09.2001 - 08.2025
Primary school teacher
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary
09.1998 - 08.2001
Primary school teacher
Warley County Primary
09.1996 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Open University
Diploma in Primary Education - Primary Curriculum Studies
Sheffield Hallam University
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Science
The University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology
University of Manchester
A-Levels - Biology A, Music B, Chemistry C
Henry Fanshawe School
GCSEs - Mathematics A, English A, Biology A, Chemistry A, Geography A, French B, Music B, Literature B
Henry Fanshawe School
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