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Lucy Jones

Totnes,Devon

Summary

A passionate, creative and resourceful teacher with experience teaching a diverse range of subjects, including Music, French and swimming. Known for excellent pastoral care skills, fostering confidence, resilience and independence in children. Strongly committed to learning beyond the classroom, creating meaningful enrichment opportunities that inspire curiosity and a love of learning. An effective team member who collaborates to support colleagues and build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff. Dedicated to promoting high expectations, positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing while managing multiple responsibilities effectively.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Teacher/Head of Lower School

St Christopher's Prep School
Totnes, Devon
2015.04 - 2026.07

Main Duties

  • Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
  • Leading and managing the Lower School team through regular staff meetings and effective communication.
  • Monitoring pupil progress and attainment, using assessment data to track achievement and identify support needs.
  • Acting as Pastoral Lead, promoting pupil wellbeing and supporting behaviour and safeguarding procedures.
  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning across the Lower School.
  • Leading Lower School and whole school assemblies.
  • Organising staff duties and overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the Lower School.
  • Coordinating and developing enrichment opportunities and extra-curricular activities for pupils.
  • Organising sports fixtures and supporting inter-house sporting events and competitions.
  • Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff to foster a supportive school community.
  • Supporting whole-school initiatives, events and curriculum development.

PA/Estate Manager

Teresa Townsend
Totnes, Devon
2008.02 - 2015.03

Main Duties

  • Managing the running of a holiday rental property.
  • Coordinating and supervising cleaners, maintenance staff and external contractors.
  • Organising repairs, maintenance schedules and property improvements.
  • Responding promptly to guest enquiries, emails and booking requests.
  • Handling customer issues, complaints and emergency situations efficiently.
  • Ensuring the property remained clean, safe and maintained to a high standard.
  • Managing bookings, check-ins and communication with guests.

Teaching assistant/Woodwind Peripatetic Teacher

Dartington Primary School
Dartington, Devon
2004.09 - 2006.07

Main Duties

  • Provided 1:1 support for a child with additional needs, adapting learning activities to support individual progress and wellbeing.
  • Supported small groups of pupils during weekly hydrotherapy sessions, ensuring safety, encouragement, and engagement.
  • Covered PPA sessions in KS2.
  • Planned and delivered small group intervention sessions in English and Maths to support pupil progress and confidence.
  • Worked closely with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Education

PGCE - Primary Teaching

Exeter University
Exeter
2006.09 - 2007.07

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Studies

UWIC
Cardiff
2021.09 - 2023.06

Education studies - Education

University of Plymouth
Plymouth
2004.09 - 2005.06

A-Levels -

Stover School
Newton Abbot, Devon

GCSEs -

Stover School
Newton Abbot, Devon

Skills

  • Strong classroom practitioner with experience teaching a broad range of subjects, including Music and French
  • Excellent pastoral care skills, supporting children to build confidence, resilience and independence
  • Creative and enthusiastic teacher who inspires children to develop curiosity and a love of learning
  • Passionate about learning beyond the classroom and creating meaningful enrichment opportunities
  • Effective team member who works collaboratively to encourage and support colleagues
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with pupils, parents and staff
  • Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments where all children feel valued and motivated
  • Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
  • Committed to promoting high expectations, positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing
  • Dedicated to helping children grow both academically and personally

Affiliations

  • The outdoors! Gardening, walking, running, beach days, paddle Boarding.
  • Playing Hockey for DART Hockey club
  • Making music - singing and playing the flute.

Certification

  • Prevent Refresher Awareness Course (2026)
  • Blended Paediatric First Aid (2024)
  • Understanding Autism, Asperger's & ADHD (2024)
  • Fire Safety Training (2023)
  • Child Protection Refresher (2022)
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Update for Staff (2021)
  • Online Safety for Staff CPD Certification (2019–2020)
  • D1 Driving license (2016)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Studies

UWIC
2021.09 - 2023.06

Teacher/Head of Lower School

St Christopher's Prep School
2015.04 - 2026.07

PA/Estate Manager

Teresa Townsend
2008.02 - 2015.03

PGCE - Primary Teaching

Exeter University
2006.09 - 2007.07

Teaching assistant/Woodwind Peripatetic Teacher

Dartington Primary School
2004.09 - 2006.07

Education studies - Education

University of Plymouth
2004.09 - 2005.06

A-Levels -

Stover School

GCSEs -

Stover School
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