Michelle Jones
Newark-on-Trent,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Accomplished educator with expertise in strategic curriculum development, pastoral care and wellbeing. Demonstrates strong leadership and innovative thinking to lead in subject specific and whole school initiatives. Effective behaviour management, interpersonal communication and flexibility in order to foster positive learning environments while ensuring student safeguarding remains a priority. Dedicated to advancing educational excellence through tailored approaches that inspire student success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher of Science with Pastoral TLR
Diverse Academy Trust
Tuxford, Nottinghamshire
09.2013 - Current
- Diverse Academies Teacher of the Year 2019- nominated by a student and supported by staff
- Developed a new 5 year mastery curriculum working alongside another colleague and leading the team of science teachers, developing resources, assessments and tracking spreadsheets
- Maintained high standards of behaviour within the classroom, fostering a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Member of the Wellbeing Team, providing mental health support for students having completed the CAMHS Primary Mental Health Training, Level 2 Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health and Level 2 Understanding Autism
- Developed a whole school initiative rewards system
AQA Science Examiner
AQA
05.2016 - Current
- Examiner for both Biology and Combined Science Foundation and Higher
- Upheld academic integrity by adhering strictly to examination regulations and guidelines.
- Ensured objective assessment of all candidates' work by following stringent protocol.
- Developed in depth understanding of the specification and examination requirements for students
Teacher of Science
Bishop Rawstorne C of E Academy
Croston, Lancashire
09.2012 - 08.2013
Education
PGCE Secondary Biology - Education
The Open University
07.2011 - 07.2012
CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Understanding Autism
NCFE
01.2024 - 04.2024
CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
NCFE
01.2020 - 05.2020
NPQML -
EMLC- George Spencer Academy
Nottingham 10.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology with Psychology
Lancaster University
Lancaster 09.2007 - 07.2010
A-Levels - Biology (B), Mathematics (B), Psychology (A), Chemistry AS Level (A)
Runshaw College
Leyland 09.2005 - 08.2007
GCSEs -
Bishop Rawstorne C of E Language College
Croston 09.2000 - 08.2005
Skills
- Leadership competence
- Interpersonal communication
- Flexibility in changing environments
- GCSE preparation expertise
- Pedagogical expertise
- Strategic curriculum development
- Effective progress tracking
- Innovative thinking
- Positive behaviour management
- Student safeguarding and wellbeing
Affiliations
- Horse riding
- Ski and snowboarding
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2019 - Diverse Academies Trust
British Horse Society Stage I and II Examination Certificates- Self taught from online syllabus, completed all sections of both examinations.
Canadian Association for Snowboard Instructors- Level 1 Instructor
Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance- Level 1 Instructor
Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers- Level 1 Disabled Skiers Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Understanding Autism
NCFE
01.2024 - 04.2024
CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
NCFE
01.2020 - 05.2020
NPQML -
EMLC- George Spencer Academy
10.2017 - 02.2019
AQA Science Examiner
AQA
05.2016 - Current
Teacher of Science with Pastoral TLR
Diverse Academy Trust
09.2013 - Current
Teacher of Science
Bishop Rawstorne C of E Academy
09.2012 - 08.2013
PGCE Secondary Biology - Education
The Open University
07.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology with Psychology
Lancaster University
09.2007 - 07.2010
A-Levels - Biology (B), Mathematics (B), Psychology (A), Chemistry AS Level (A)
Runshaw College
09.2005 - 08.2007
GCSEs -
Bishop Rawstorne C of E Language College
09.2000 - 08.2005
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