Lisa-Beth Goodfellow
Caerfyrddin
Summary
Dedicated education professional with ten years experience teaching in Primary School. Proficient in pupil assessment and lesson planning, with a proven track record in curriculum development. Committed to supporting emotional well-being and fostering positive relationships and communication with all stakeholders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary Teacher
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
2016.09 - 2025.11
- Senior Teacher with subject lead experience in RE and PSHE.
- Adhered to safeguarding policies, ensuring student welfare at all times.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress. Taught predominantly in Y6, with SATs results for Reading, Writing and Maths consistently above national average.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson to ensure understanding of topics covered.
- Fostered inclusive learning environment by implementing differentiated teaching strategies.
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
- Provided support to SEN and Pupil Premium students, enhancing their academic journey.
- Tailored teaching techniques to individual learner needs, following EHCP and MyPlan targets.
- Held review meetings with Parents and Professionals to set SMART Targets and updating Plans.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through restorative conversations, in-line with the school behaviour policy.
- As Senior Teacher, set expectations for behaviour and dealt with behaviour cases across the school as outlined in the school policy. Contacted parents and reported on CPOMS.
- Liaised with Senior Leadership Team regarding behaviour.
- As subject lead for RE and PSHE, monitored books, conducted learning walks and provided feedback.
- Co-led a successful SIAMS Inspection in 2024, responsible for 3 areas out of 5: RE, Worship and Spirituality.
- Led staff meetings, updating staff on the new SIAMS Framework, new vision launch, new RE Gloucestershire syllabus as well as updated policies and curriculum changes.
- Organised CPD for staff on Spirituality and on curriculum changes to the RE curriculum.
- Included all stakeholders (Governors, Diocese, parents and pupils) in our new vision launch. Led the vision launch across school and planned a Vision Launch Day and Worship, inviting key stakeholders.
- Updated policies under the new vision, including the RE Curriculum.
- Using Glouctershire's new syllabus, implemented and designed the new RE Curriculum, creating a curriculum overview that showed intent, implementation and impact, and half-termly lesson plans across the school.
- Led after-school clubs, gymnastics, trampolining, rounders and SATs club, extending learning beyond the traditional settings.
- Prepared and presented informative reports to parents.
- Supervised sports, school trips and other extra-curricular activities.
- Participated in school-wide events to foster community spirit.
- Built strong parent-teacher relationships to better understand student needs.
Subject Specialist
Superstars
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
2013.09 - 2014.07
- Taught Art, PE and Music across three Primary Schools to cover PPA.
- Monitored class engagement and reported to class teachers.
Activities Leader
Bluestone
Narberth, Pembrokeshire
2011.04 - 2014.07
- Worked as an active team member to achieve the highest standards of care in the activities department at Bluestone Holiday Resort.
- Adhered to safeguarding and risk assessment policies.
- Led Activities for children ranging from 3-11.
- Co-led a summer holiday camp for children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and American Studies
Swansea University
Swansea 2009.09 - 2013.07
PGCE - KS2 Specialist
Bath Spa University
Bath 2014.09 - 2015.07
Skills
- Child safeguarding awareness
- Expertise in differentiated instruction
- Pupil assessment proficiency
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum Development
- Supporting emotional well-being
- Fostering positive relationships and communication with all stakeholders
Languages
English
Fluent
Welsh
Fluent
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
2016.09 - 2025.11
PGCE - KS2 Specialist
Bath Spa University
2014.09 - 2015.07
Subject Specialist
Superstars
2013.09 - 2014.07
Activities Leader
Bluestone
2011.04 - 2014.07
Bachelor of Arts - History and American Studies
Swansea University
2009.09 - 2013.07