Louise Marie Ganley
Stockport
Summary
Experienced teacher and leader with talent for fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments. Successfully led curriculum development initiatives that improved student performance and staff cohesion. Recognised for transforming teaching strategies and driving school improvement. Skilled in teacher training, mentoring, and providing SEND support, with a strong focus on child safeguarding and pastoral care. Proficient in assessment and reporting management, lesson observation and feedback delivery. Driven professional suited for Lecturer in Education role, possessing strong analytical thinking and exceptional communication skills. Committed to inspiring students and enhancing academic success through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Visiting Tutor
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Conducted interviews for BA students
- Marked Reflective Teaching and Pedagogy assignments
- Presented at the SEND/Multilingualism conferences on representation and identity in the primary classroom
- Taught sessions on transition from KS2 to KS3 for secondary PGCE students
- Delivered subject leadership workshops in primary languages
- Organised a school based enrichment project for students to celebrate diversity
Year 6 Teacher, KS2 Lead, English and Spanish Lead
St Margaret Mary’s RC Primary School
Manchester
01.2018 - 04.2025
- Mentor to trainee teachers completing the PGCE and BA in Primary Education courses. Liase with universities, conduct lesson observations, supervise and support students on placement.
- ECT mentor to recently qualified teachers.
- Whole school English lead and Spanish lead responsible for curriculum development, monitoring, assessment, training and mentoring staff. Participate in network meetings to share and develop these subject areas.
- Introduced staff to online learning platforms used during lockdown and led staff training on using them effectively.
- Directed performances of Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet for the Shakespeare Schools’ Festival.
Year 2/3 Teacher, English and Humanities Lead
Markham College
Lima, Peru
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Mentor to trainee teachers completing the PGCEI course
- Key Stage 2 representative of the whole school English curriculum development team
- Leader of a team charged with writing the school’s Use of ICT Policy
- Using and training colleagues in the use of ICT to improve learning, including the development of online curriculum resources, blogging and virtual teaching and learning programs
- Organised co-curricular activities including French and mindfulness
- Coordinator of Young Round Square service and community projects
- Co-director of the primary school production Matilda
- Duty leader, organising and overseeing the daily duty rota for staff
- Head of house, fostering a sense of community and support within the team and leading whole school events
Year 3/4 Teacher and Literacy Coordinator
Colegio Gran Bretaña
Bogotá
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Implemented Ros Wilson’s Big Writing approach throughout primary through training, lesson modelling and mentoring
- Chair of the Council of International Schools (CIS) Self Study Committee B for Literacy/English
- Director of primary school productions including Romeo and Juliet and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
- Responsible for organising the annual drama and poetry festivals for Bogotá’s bilingual schools
- Advisor and leader during the implementation of the International Primary Curriculum, introduced in April 2013
- Established opportunities for learning outside of the classroom, including an overnight camp to a coffee plantation, a graffiti tour in the city and a visit to a chocolate factory
- Organised co-curricular activities including SCUBA Diving, Drama and the Student Council
Year 5 Teacher and Primary French Specialist
British International School
Ho Chi Minh City
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Co-ordinated Modern Foreign Language taster lessons for Key Stage 1 children
- Secretary of Council of International Schools (CIS) Self Study Committee B for Additional Languages
- Chair of whole school development and transition team for Modern Foreign Languages
- Director of two Year 5 productions – Aladdin and Oliver!
- Assisted with the implementation of the Studywiz virtual learning platform
- Led co-curricular activities including community social service, French, Drama and coached the Maths team
Year 4 Teacher and Primary French Specialist
St Kentigern’s RC Primary School
Manchester
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Created and implemented a French scheme of work from Year 1 to Year 6
- Mentored teachers in the French language, enabling them to use new scheme of work by modeling and team teaching
- Field trip leader responsible for planning and risk-assessing a trip to France for 50 children
- Achieved the most improved optional SATs results for Literacy and Numeracy of any year group in the school
- Organised extra-curricular activities including French, Spanish and journalism
Primary English Teacher
Escola Frederic Mistral
Barcelona
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Delivered English lessons to Spanish children aged 6 to 12 preparing for Cambridge young learner examinations
- Contributed to curriculum development and design liaising with colleagues
Translator and Interpreter
Michelin
Brussels
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Translated financial reports and publications from French to English
- Provided interpretation support at meetings and seminars
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Dissertation - Language development in the early years - distinction
University of Bath
England 09.2013 - 06.2018
DELE B2 - Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language
Universidad Ricardo Palma
Lima, Peru 08.2015 - 06.2016
PGCE - Primary Education with Languages Specialism
University of Newcastle
England 09.2006 - 06.2007
TESOL Certificate - English As A Second Language
Trinity College London
England 07.2003 - 08.2003
BA (hons) - Modern Foreign Languages (French and German)
University of Durham
England 09.1998 - 06.2002
A Level - French, German, English Literature
Loreto College
Manchester, England 09.1996 - 06.1998
11 GCSEs - Including English And Maths
The Barlow RC High School
Manchester, England 09.1991 - 06.1996
NPQ - Leading teacher development
Best Practice Network
Manchester, England 02.2022 - 02.2023
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Appraisal and feedback delivery
- Teacher training and mentoring
- Multilingual teaching
- SEND support
- Pastoral care
- Lesson observation and feedback
- Assessment and reporting management
- Child safeguarding
- Pupil advocacy
- Collaboration with external agencies
Custom
- Learning languages
- Reading
- Theatre
- Cycling
- Swimming
- SCUBA diving
- Football
- Walking
- Jewellery making
- Guitar
- Singing
- Travel
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/07/80
- Nationality: British and Irish
Timeline
NPQ - Leading teacher development
Best Practice Network
02.2022 - 02.2023
Visiting Tutor
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2022 - 04.2025
Year 6 Teacher, KS2 Lead, English and Spanish Lead
St Margaret Mary’s RC Primary School
01.2018 - 04.2025
DELE B2 - Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language
Universidad Ricardo Palma
08.2015 - 06.2016
Year 2/3 Teacher, English and Humanities Lead
Markham College
01.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Education - Dissertation - Language development in the early years - distinction
University of Bath
09.2013 - 06.2018
Year 3/4 Teacher and Literacy Coordinator
Colegio Gran Bretaña
01.2011 - 01.2014
Year 5 Teacher and Primary French Specialist
British International School
01.2009 - 01.2011
Year 4 Teacher and Primary French Specialist
St Kentigern’s RC Primary School
01.2007 - 01.2009
PGCE - Primary Education with Languages Specialism
University of Newcastle
09.2006 - 06.2007
TESOL Certificate - English As A Second Language
Trinity College London
07.2003 - 08.2003
Primary English Teacher
Escola Frederic Mistral
01.2003 - 01.2006
Translator and Interpreter
Michelin
01.2002 - 01.2003
BA (hons) - Modern Foreign Languages (French and German)
University of Durham
09.1998 - 06.2002
A Level - French, German, English Literature
Loreto College
09.1996 - 06.1998
11 GCSEs - Including English And Maths
The Barlow RC High School
09.1991 - 06.1996
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