Matthew Goodchild

• Lead safeguarding and pastoral systems across the school as Deputy DSL.
• Coordinate support for vulnerable pupils and families through effective multi-agency working.
• Oversee inclusion systems and provision for pupils with SEND.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of behaviour systems and restorative approaches.
• Lead staff coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Coordinate annual reviews and EHCP-aligned provision.
• Manage operational systems including staffing deployment and daily organisation.
• Work collaboratively with families, external agencies and local authority services.
• Analyse attendance, behaviour and progress data to inform interventions and strategic planning.

Key Achievements

• Led the development of a whole-school behaviour approach focused on consistency, relationships and restorative practice.
• Developed KS1 restorative reflection resources which improved emotional literacy and consistency of staff responses.
• Strengthened inclusive provision through improved adaptive teaching and SEND support systems.
• Supported improvements in behaviour, attendance and learning behaviours across the school.
• Successfully coached and mentored colleagues, including ECTs and developing staff.
• Developed and maintained relationships with parents for improved student support.
• Led parent-teacher meetings, fostering open dialogue regarding student progress and concerns.
• Supported SEN pupils throughout their learning journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all students.
• Worked closely with Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to build and implement effective phonics teaching policies, leading to a 23% increase in the number of children passing.
• Led 6-10 KS1 staff members by example for 4 years.
• Spearheaded behaviour management strategy resulting in 93% positive behaviour reports.

• Held multiple leadership responsibilities, including SLT, Maths Lead and Deputy DSL.
• Led curriculum development and whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Supported safeguarding systems and vulnerable pupils.
• Delivered coaching and CPD support to colleagues.
• Led implementation of mastery approach and whole-school calculation policy.
• Contributed to school self-evaluation, monitoring and improvement planning.
• Managed behaviour support and pastoral intervention.
• Successfully introduced whole-school maths mastery approach through engagement with Maths Hubs and NCETM, leading to 93% of children obtaining the expected standard at KS2.
• Supported improvements in teaching consistency and staff confidence through coaching and modelling.
• Developed strong pastoral systems supporting pupil wellbeing and inclusion.

• Planned and delivered learning across KS2.
• Supported pupils with differing learning and emotional needs.
• Developed teamwork, resilience and communication through outdoor learning and enrichment activities.