Michael Walker
Leeds,WEST YORKSHIRE
Summary
I am a creative and dynamic Class Teacher with 12 years of experience providing exceptional levels of education, support and safeguarding for pupils. I am adept in improving engagement and results through an innovative approach of music, SEMH support and Outdoor Learning. Passionate in the pursuit of positive pupil outcomes, I have enchanced the sporting and outdoor opportunities for children in every setting I have worked in. I believe there is no barrier too big to prevent any child from becoming the best version of themselves they can be.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class Teacher and PE Lead
Gledhow Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2022 - Current
- Planned and led first ever overnight Residential experience for Year 3
- Began Sports Leaders programme including raising £600
- Achieved exceptional student results in line with curriculum targets, growing overall school performance.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education, including two pupils on IBPs
Curriculum Development Teacher
Gledhow Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Based out of class, developed Outdoor Learning opportunties for all pupils
- Began school Youtube account to support pupils during Covid
- Managed school Google Business, Twitter and Instagram Account to promote and celebrate learning and achievements
- Achieved School's first ever School Games Mark Gold Award
- Achieved LoTC Bronze Award for the school. The first Primary School in Yorkshire to achieve this
Class Teacher
Gledhow Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.2016 - 07.2020
- As a Year 6 Teacher, achieved exceptional student results in line with curriculum targets, growing overall school performance.
- Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care, including 6 months as a Nurture Lead.
- Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
- Revamped the School's Residential and Outdoor Learning offering.
- Began the "Gledhow Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge"
Supply Teacher
Randstad
Leeds, Manchester, West Yorkshire, Lancashire
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Worked across a broad range of school settings and Key Stages, from Nursery to Year 6
- Utilised various schemes of work and curriculum initiatives
- Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
Class Teacher
Gledhow Primary
Leeds
09.2011 - 07.2012
- Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
- Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
Behavioural Intervention Officer
GledhowPrimary
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Improved behaviours through modelling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Stayed abreast of latest changes by reading publications, attending conferences and completing training.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
Behaviour Support Worker
Randstad
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Worked with pupils across a range of settings including mainstream and specialist provision centres
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Liased with class teachers to run interventions to support emotional and mental wellbeing of pupils
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative and Performing Arts
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool 09.2004 - 05.2007
A-Levels - Spanish, Business Studies, General Studies
Benton Park School
Leeds 09.2001 - 07.2003
GCSEs - Eng Lit, Eng Lang, Maths, Sci, His, Geog, Spanish, Food Tech
Benton Park School
Leeds 09.1999 - 09.2001
Skills
- EVC - Experience devising, leading and evaluating school trips and residential experiences
- Collaborative - Work well with Lunchtime Supervisors, TAs, Teachers, Phase leaders, SLT and Governors
- Innovative - Utilise Outdoor Learning opportunities Don't ask why, ask why not?
- Reflective - Always seeking to improve on previous experiences
- Child-centred - Decisions and practice based on what is best for children
- Staff Governor - 2018 - 2022
- Trustee - Leftbank Leeds - 2018 - Present
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Advanced
Timeline
Class Teacher and PE Lead
Gledhow Primary School
09.2022 - Current
Curriculum Development Teacher
Gledhow Primary School
09.2020 - 07.2022
Class Teacher
Gledhow Primary School
05.2016 - 07.2020
Supply Teacher
Randstad
01.2014 - 05.2016
Class Teacher
Gledhow Primary
09.2011 - 07.2012
Behavioural Intervention Officer
GledhowPrimary
05.2008 - 08.2010
Behaviour Support Worker
Randstad
09.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Creative and Performing Arts
Liverpool Hope University
09.2004 - 05.2007
A-Levels - Spanish, Business Studies, General Studies
Benton Park School
09.2001 - 07.2003
GCSEs - Eng Lit, Eng Lang, Maths, Sci, His, Geog, Spanish, Food Tech
Benton Park School
09.1999 - 09.2001
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