Linsey Orton
Brecon ,Powys
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced Primary School Teacher with 13 years of continuous experience teaching year 1 and 2 pupils. Passionate about creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated to learn. Committed to supporting the social and emotional development of all pupils while helping them to achieve their full academic potential.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class teacher
Perthcelyn Community Primary School
Mountain Ash, RCT
09.2012 - 08.2025
- Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to boost comprehension levels.
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Organised and ran extra curricular activities.
- Subject leadership (Humanities, RE, Mathematics)
- Former ALNCo providing ALN coordination and support for the school.
- Supported school-wide events and initiatives promoting community engagement and pupil voice.
Supply Teacher
EVES Teaching Agency
RCT
09.2003 - 08.2012
- Covered other teachers' classes during their absences, ensuring continuity in education delivery.
- Ensured consistent learning environment by adhering to school's curriculum and behavioural guidelines.
Education
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS 2:2
University Wales Institute Cardiff
09.2003 - 08.2006
A-Levels - Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A),
St Johns High School
Aberdare 09.1996 - 08.2003
Skills
- Child protection and safeguarding
- Classroom planning and organisation
- Positive learning environment
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating disengaged learners
- Experience of Estyn inspection
- Promoting positive behaviour
- Creative and differentiated lesson planning
Professional development
- Level 1 Safeguarding
- Get writing
- Developing learner independence
- Prevent
- Investors in Families bronze award
- Team Teach
Timeline
Class teacher
Perthcelyn Community Primary School
09.2012 - 08.2025
Supply Teacher
EVES Teaching Agency
09.2003 - 08.2012
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS 2:2
University Wales Institute Cardiff
09.2003 - 08.2006
A-Levels - Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A),
St Johns High School
09.1996 - 08.2003
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