
Experienced and highly successful Secondary English Teacher and Middle Leader with extensive expertise in curriculum leadership, assessment, and raising student achievement. Previously holding responsibility for Raising Achievement (TLR) and serving as Key Stage 4 Lead, with a proven record of improving outcomes across English Language and Literature through strategic intervention, rigorous tracking, and high-quality teaching and learning.
Bringing significant national assessment expertise, including 8 years as an AQA GCSE English Examiner, 3 years as an Edexcel GCSE English Examiner, and experience marking Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 National Curriculum Tests (SATs). This extensive examining background provides an exceptional understanding of assessment objectives, examination standards, grade boundaries, and effective strategies for maximising student performance.
Led the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Key Stage 4 English curriculum.
Subject specific expertise
Assessment design
Distance learning platform use
Course material design
Decision-Making acumen