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Martin Cox

Beverley,East Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated education professional with expertise in implementing teaching standards, special needs education provision, and fostering pupil engagement. Skilled in creating inclusive learning environments that support diverse student needs and promote academic success. Committed to advancing educational practices and enhancing student outcomes through innovative strategies and tailored support.

Focused Assistant Headteacher leveraging broad skills in leadership, curriculum development, and staff mentoring to drive school improvement. Delivered measurable enhancements in student performance and staff engagement through innovative educational strategies and team collaboration. Renowned for fostering positive learning environment and leading impactful school initiatives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Headteacher

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
09.2010 - 07.2024
  • Coordinated extracurricular programmes, broadening students' educational experiences.
  • Established comprehensive safeguarding policies to ensure pupil wellbeing at all times.
  • Identified areas of improvement through rigorous assessment procedures resulting in raised attainment levels.
  • Collaborated closely with headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making processes to drive school improvements.
  • Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations during inspections securing satisfactory ratings consistently.
  • Enhanced student engagement by implementing innovative teaching methods.
  • Supported SEN pupils throughout their learning journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all students.
  • Liaised effectively with local community organisations, strengthening school-community ties.

Teacher of Expressive Arts

ERYC
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
09.2008 - 07.2018
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Taught Music and Drama in innovative ways, adapting the curriculum to the needs of students and their age group
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

University of Kent
Canterbury
10.1977 - 06.1980

PGCE - Teacher Training

West Sussex Institute of Higher Education
Chichester, West Sussex
09.1981 - 06.1982

M Ed - Education

Oxford University
Oxford, Oxfordshire
10.1990 - 02.1994

Skills

  • Implementing teaching standards
  • Special needs education provision
  • Pupil engagement
  • Lesson observation and feedback
  • Parent-Teacher liaison
  • School community building
  • Community outreach coordination
  • Policy review and revision
  • Subject specialism
  • Special educational needs experience
  • Professional development facilitation
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Lesson planning
  • Funding obtainment
  • Teaching strategies
  • Senior leadership
  • Teacher recruitment

Affiliations

  • I sing in two local choirs
  • I recently bought a sewing machine to learn how to quilt but regularly argue with it!
  • I write poetry which I occasionally perform, also compose music for local choirs

Languages

French
Elementary
Italian
Beginner

Timeline

Assistant Headteacher

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
09.2010 - 07.2024

Teacher of Expressive Arts

ERYC
09.2008 - 07.2018

M Ed - Education

Oxford University
10.1990 - 02.1994

PGCE - Teacher Training

West Sussex Institute of Higher Education
09.1981 - 06.1982

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

University of Kent
10.1977 - 06.1980

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