Lisa Higgins
East Challow,Oxfordshire
Summary
Accomplished Senior Mental Health Lead with over 20 years of leadership roles and more than a decade of experience in early years education. Holds a Masters degree in SEN and has been recognised for promoting outstanding classroom practices county-wide. Demonstrates exceptional skills in mental health leadership, early childhood education, and educational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary class teacher
West Berkshire Council
Great Shefford, West Berkshire
2016.09 - Current
- Early years class teacher
- Early years lead
- Senior leader (SLT)
- Senior mental health lead
- Phonics lead
- Deputy designated safeguard lead
- Staff governor
- Student mentor
- ELSA
- Acting Assistant Head Teacher (circa 2020 to 2022)
Catch up tutor
West Berkshire Council
Great Shefford, West Berkshire
2014.09 - 2016.08
- 1 to 1 and small group teaching for pupils in receipt of pupil premium funding
- Planning and delivery of lessons
- Timetabling and liaison with class teacher to achieve the best possible outcome for pupils to access all areas of learning
- Working closely with the Assistant head teacher to analyse gaps in learning across the school and propose solutions to successfully address these gaps
Career Break
City and County of Swansea
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2013.09 - 2014.08
- 1 year break agreed with employer
Deputy head teacher
City and County of Swansea
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2005.09 - 2013.08
- Deputising for all aspects of the head teacher
- Class teacher
- Subject co-ordinator including core subjects
- Governor
Class teacher
Carmarthenshire County Council
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
1998.09 - 2005.08
- Class teacher
- PE, Science, PSHE co-ordinator
Education
Master of Arts - Education (SEN)
University of Wales, Swansea
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2001.09 - 2006.04
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Swansea Institute of Higher Education
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 1992.09 - 1997.07
Skills
- Senior mental health lead
- Masters degree in SEN
- 10 years of experience in early years
- 20 years of leadership roles
- Current classroom setting promoted county wide as aan example of outstanding practice
Affiliations
- Mum of 2, and when I get a chance I enjoy pilates, swimming and the gym
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary class teacher
West Berkshire Council
2016.09 - Current
Catch up tutor
West Berkshire Council
2014.09 - 2016.08
Career Break
City and County of Swansea
2013.09 - 2014.08
Deputy head teacher
City and County of Swansea
2005.09 - 2013.08
Master of Arts - Education (SEN)
University of Wales, Swansea
2001.09 - 2006.04
Class teacher
Carmarthenshire County Council
1998.09 - 2005.08
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Swansea Institute of Higher Education
1992.09 - 1997.07