Mary Kirby
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
My roles to date have included; Phase Leader across the 14-19 department at Oakfield School and Sports College, a Specialist teacher of Autism for Nottingham County Council and my current role as Assistant Head Teacher and SENCO at Bramcote College, ( part of the White Hills Park Trust). In addition to this I have also worked within our trust to support SEND within partner schools in Arnold (Pinewood Infants) and Alderman White Secondary school.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Head, SENCO
Heidi Gale Bramcote College
Nottingham
2019.09 - Current
As AHT SENCo I support over 90 young people with a range of additional needs, including 12 with EHC plans.
The role requires me to be:
- A highly effective communicator and collaborator
- Have expertise in a wide range of SEND and know the legislation inside and out.
- Have a clear leadership and vision
Drama Tutor
Nottingham Theatre of Citizens
Nottingham
2016.01 - Current
The Nottingham Theatre of Citizens is a drama group for adults aged 18 to 45 + with additional needs.
My role here is to facilitate and lead weekly sessions that lead to yearly performances and sharing events.
The sessions run weekly for 3 hours in the evenings.
Specialist Teacher ASD
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2016.01 - 2019.07
- My role as Specialist Teacher for the Communication and Interaction team involved me supporting families and children aged between 7-19 years in mainstream schools across the county. The pupils had complex ASD needs are were often close to permanent exclusion.
Phase Leader 14-19
Oak Field School and Sports College
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2006.09 - 2016.01
- Leading the 14-19 provision in a Special School setting
- Developing the curriculum and learning opportunities for all
- Managing and supporting teaching assistants and teachers across the phase
Primary Teacher
Jacksdale Primary School
Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire
2005.09 - 2006.07
- Completed my NQT year
- Taught in a Yr 3/4 class
- Developed teaching and learning skills
Education
GCSEs -
Arnold Hill Comprehensive School
Nottingham 1992.09 - 1997.07
A-Levels -
Bilborough College
Nottingham 1997.09 - 1999.07
BA QTS Primary Education - Education
The Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2001.09 - 2005.07
SENCO Award - Special Educational Needs
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2019.09 - 2021.01
Skills
- Effective communication and collaboration- being able to work with a huge range of people including; challenging young people, pupils with complex needs, outside agencies and professionals, parents and governors
These three key skills—
- Expertise in SEN provision and legislation - being knowledgable about SEND supports, adjustments, Government publications etc
- Leadership and vision - having a clear vision within schools to enable change and take people with you
Reference details:
- Heidi Gale ( Head Teacher) Bramcote College, Moor Lane, Bramcote
Phone number: 0115 9168900
Email address: heidi.gale@whptrust.org
- David Stewart OBE
Phone number: 07411220253
Email address: stewartstewartds@gmail.com
(Now retired as Head Teacher of Oakfield, manages the charity that I work for as a drama tutor)
Timeline
SENCO Award - Special Educational Needs
Nottingham Trent University
2019.09 - 2021.01
Assistant Head, SENCO
Heidi Gale Bramcote College
2019.09 - Current
Drama Tutor
Nottingham Theatre of Citizens
2016.01 - Current
Specialist Teacher ASD
Nottinghamshire County Council
2016.01 - 2019.07
Phase Leader 14-19
Oak Field School and Sports College
2006.09 - 2016.01
Primary Teacher
Jacksdale Primary School
2005.09 - 2006.07
BA QTS Primary Education - Education
The Nottingham Trent University
2001.09 - 2005.07
A-Levels -
Bilborough College
1997.09 - 1999.07
GCSEs -
Arnold Hill Comprehensive School
1992.09 - 1997.07