- Passionate gardener and amateur garden landscaper
- Walking
- Cooking
- Formula One
- Athletics
Michael Bunting
Stoke-on-Trent
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in key stage 1 and 2 teaching, currently serving as a class teacher and science/music lead at Sun Academy Bradwell. Demonstrated leadership in initiatives that earned the Primary Science Quality Mark and established comprehensive policies at the English School of Kyrenia. Expertise in curriculum planning, student assessment, and creating inclusive learning environments. Holds an NPQSL qualification, reflecting a commitment to professional growth and educational excellence.
Overview
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1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Class Teacher in Lower Key Stage 2
Sun Academy Bradwell
Bradwell, Newcastle-under-Lyme
09.2015 - Current
- Key Stage 2 Teacher (currently Year 3) and Science/Music Lead – both roles commenced 9/2020.
- Classes taught: 2015-2020 Upper Key Stage Two, 2020-26 Year 2 and Lower Key Stage Two.
- As Science Lead, the academy was awarded Primary Science Quality Mark in 2016 at silver level.
- I also have responsibilities as Wellbeing Lead, Music Lead, School Events Lead, College Student Facilitator and EVC Lead.
- I covered as English Lead for a term during the 2016-17 academic year due to staff absence.
- I successfully completed my NPQSL qualification in July 2022.
- Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
- Led assemblies and presentations to promote school values and celebrate achievements.
- Led extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies, encouraging student participation and developing talents beyond the curriculum.
- Used established assessment criteria to evaluate student skills and knowledge gaps.
- Advocated for the well-being of students, intervening in cases of bullying or emotional distress, and referring to appropriate support services.
Class Teacher/Upper Key Stage 2 Leader/Maths Leader
English School of Kyrenia
Kyrenia
12.2012 - 07.2015
- Key Stage 2 Teacher, Key Stage 2 Leader and Maths Leader.
- A Calculation Policy and Mental Maths Policy was established where previously none were available, which were accessible to teachers, pupils and staff on a universal document, enabling consistent teaching and support at home for all children, along with a vocabulary pamphlet for EAL learners.
- Launched Gifted and Talented Maths clubs for both Lower and Upper Key Stage 2, the first such Gifted & Talented provision in Primary.
- Being Upper Key Stage 2 Leader, I organised the day to day running of the Key Stage, cascaded and implemented Senior Leadership Team initiatives and directives, and co-ordinated the curriculum in Year 5.
- This is a 3-11 International School based in Kyrenia in North Cyprus, established in 2008 and currently has 700 pupils on roll, with 550 of those in Primary. The Primary School follows the Cambridge International Curriculum.
Class Teacher
Eaton Park Primary
Stoke-on-Trent
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Key Stage 2 Teacher and Science Co-ordinator.
Class Teacher
Weston Coyney Infants’ School
Stoke-on-Trent
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Key Stage 1 Teacher and D&T Co-ordinator.
- Successfully completed my NQT year there in July 2010.
Graduate Teacher (GTP)
Newstead Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Successfully completed my training year there in July 2009.
Branch Manager
Alliance & Leicester Plc. (now Santander Plc.)
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
11.2004 - 08.2008
- Initially a Mortgage Adviser, I was made Mortgage Adviser mentor in 2006, and Branch Manager of Hanley Branch, Stoke-on-Trent in 2007.
Education
Geography A Level - Geography A Level, Business Studies A Level, Government & Politics A Level, General Studies A Level, Mathematics/Statistics
City of Stoke-on-Trent 6th Form College
Stoke-on-Trent, UK08.1997
Postgraduate Certificate - Teaching (PGCertT for Graduate Teacher Programme)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Crewe, Cheshire, UK07.2009
BA Hons - Geography
University of Sheffield
07.2000
10 GCSE’s all grade C and above - Maths, English, German, Geography, History, Science, ICT, D&T
Holden Lane High School
Stoke-on-Trent, UKSkills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational and time management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Effective listening and feedback
- Curriculum and lesson planning
- Student assessment and evaluation
- Classroom management strategies
- Educational leadership and advocacy
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Wellbeing and safeguarding advocacy
- Parent and community communication
- Professional development initiatives
- Child protection measures
- Positive learning environment creation
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Subject matter expertise in education
- Customer service excellence
- Banking operations knowledge
- Staff management and development
- Risk management strategies
- Financial reporting accuracy
References
- Mrs. Laura Niemczyk, present School Principal, Sun Academy Bradwell, Cauldon Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8JN, l.niemczyk@sunacademy.atrrust.org.uk, 01782 973855
- Mrs Caroline Lewis, present Vice Principal, Sun Academy Bradwell, Cauldon Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8JN, i.macdonald@sunacademy.attrust.org.uk, 01782 973855
Hobbies and Interests
- Keen interest in Formula One (Ferrari fan) and have attended several Grand Prix.
- Enjoy running and have participated in several 10k races and park runs.
- Passionate about cooking, especially Spanish food.
- Recently discovered a love for gardening.
Certification
- CeMAP (mortgage advice) 2002.
- Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) 2009.
- Primary Graduate Certificate in Teaching (PGCertT) 2009.
- NPQSL (Teaching Senior Leadership Qualification) 2022.
Interests
Timeline
Class Teacher in Lower Key Stage 2
Sun Academy Bradwell
09.2015 - Current
Class Teacher/Upper Key Stage 2 Leader/Maths Leader
English School of Kyrenia
12.2012 - 07.2015
Class Teacher
Eaton Park Primary
09.2011 - 12.2012
Class Teacher
Weston Coyney Infants’ School
09.2009 - 08.2011
Graduate Teacher (GTP)
Newstead Primary School
09.2008 - 08.2009
Branch Manager
Alliance & Leicester Plc. (now Santander Plc.)
11.2004 - 08.2008
Geography A Level - Geography A Level, Business Studies A Level, Government & Politics A Level, General Studies A Level, Mathematics/Statistics
City of Stoke-on-Trent 6th Form College
Postgraduate Certificate - Teaching (PGCertT for Graduate Teacher Programme)
Manchester Metropolitan University
BA Hons - Geography
University of Sheffield
10 GCSE’s all grade C and above - Maths, English, German, Geography, History, Science, ICT, D&T
Holden Lane High School