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Natalie Clarke

Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic planning and leadership, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to training development and professional development coaching. Experienced in staff performance evaluation and safeguarding children, with a focus on enhancing organisational effectiveness.


Offering strong leadership and organisational skills, with background in educational management and classroom teaching. Knowledgeable about curriculum development, staff supervision, and fostering positive learning environments. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy head teacher and SLE in EYFS

Beecroft Academy
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
04.2022 - Current


  • Developed curriculum for improved student performance.
  • Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment and progress standards.
  • Created strategic plans aligning with the schools value.
  • Recruited and hired qualified staff to build a successful education team.
  • Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
  • Supported the head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
  • Built on subject expertise to enhance teaching and learning across the school.
  • Monitored lesson planning, assuring adherence to curriculum guidelines.
  • Worked with head teacher to deliver appropriate programmes of professional development for staff.
  • Collaborated with parents for enhanced student progress.
  • Evaluated teachers' performance for quality assurance and improvement.
  • Deputised in head teacher's absence for significant periods of time.
  • Led staff meetings to improve staff professional development and collaboration.
  • Coordinated teacher training sessions for professional growth and development.
  • Forged positive external relationships for improved community integration.

Assistant headteacher and SLE in EYFS

Beecroft Academy
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
09.2019 - 03.2022
  • Enhanced student engagement by implementing innovative teaching methods.
  • Provided targeted support within phonics and EYFS through effective training and monitoring, resulting in an improvement in teaching and learning across these subject areas.
  • Oversaw successful delivery of new phonics scheme and whole school curriculum to 420 pupils and 50 staff members.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with parents for improved student support.
  • Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum pupil education and support.
  • Modelled excellent teaching standards when teaching in Early Years classes for six years.
  • Collaborated closely with headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making processes to drive school improvements.
  • Led parent-teacher meetings, fostering open dialogue regarding student progress and concerns.
  • Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations during inspections securing satisfactory ratings consistently.
  • Wrote reports outlining progress and results to parents and governors.

Deputy head teacher and SLE in EYFS

Pepper Hill Infant School
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff.
  • Built on subject expertise to enhance Early Years and Key Stage One teaching.
  • Evaluated teachers' performance for quality assurance and improvement.
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
  • Established and optimised programme schedules to cover planned needs.
  • Took lead role in managing student behaviour across school following set school policies for discipline.
  • Communicated relevant information to staff on time for smooth flow of school activities.

Assistant headteacher and SLE in EYFS

Chestnuts Primary School
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
04.2013 - 12.2015
  • Worked closely with Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to build and implement effective EYFS teaching practices, leading to a significant increase in standards.
  • Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
  • Advocated for continuous professional development for staff members resulting in improved teaching quality.
  • Bolstered staff morale with regular team-building activities.
  • Managed performance of four teachers, including TLR leaders, through effective support.

Phase leader and Class teacher

Manland Primary School
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
09.2011 - 03.2013
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to boost comprehension levels.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
  • Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
  • Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
  • Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
  • Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.

Class teachers

Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
09.2007 - 08.2011
  • Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
  • Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to boost comprehension levels.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
  • Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
  • Assisted in organising school trips, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of each student's academic progress and attendance.
  • Offered emotional support for students dealing with personal challenges or difficulties.
  • Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
  • Introduced technology-based teaching tools to enhance the learning experience.
  • Prepared detailed reports on each pupil's performance at end of the academic year.
  • Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
  • Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
  • Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.

Education

Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership - Leadership

The National College
Nationwide
01/2014 - 01/2015

Specialist Leader In Education - Primary Teaching

The National College
Nationwide
05/2014 - 05/2014

QTS - Education

The Pilgrim Partnership
Bedford
09/2006 - 07/2007

Bachelor of Arts - History

The Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
09/2003 - 08/2006

A-Levels -

Cedars Uppser School
Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
09/2002 - 07/2003

GCSEs -

Cedaus Upper School
Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
09/1999 - 07/2022

National Qualification in Headship - Leadership

Ambition Institute
Nationwide
10/2022 -

Skills

  • Strategic planning and leadership
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Process Improvement
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Training development
  • Professional development coaching
  • Staff performance evaluation
  • Safeguarding children

Affiliations

  • Music, including playing the piano to grade 6 level
  • Travel with friends and family
  • Keeping fit through going to the gym, walking and swimming

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy head teacher and SLE in EYFS

Beecroft Academy
04.2022 - Current

Assistant headteacher and SLE in EYFS

Beecroft Academy
09.2019 - 03.2022

Deputy head teacher and SLE in EYFS

Pepper Hill Infant School
01.2016 - 12.2016

Assistant headteacher and SLE in EYFS

Chestnuts Primary School
04.2013 - 12.2015

Phase leader and Class teacher

Manland Primary School
09.2011 - 03.2013

Class teachers

Dunstable Icknield Lower School
09.2007 - 08.2011

Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership - Leadership

The National College
01/2014 - 01/2015

Specialist Leader In Education - Primary Teaching

The National College
05/2014 - 05/2014

QTS - Education

The Pilgrim Partnership
09/2006 - 07/2007

Bachelor of Arts - History

The Nottingham Trent University
09/2003 - 08/2006

A-Levels -

Cedars Uppser School
09/2002 - 07/2003

GCSEs -

Cedaus Upper School
09/1999 - 07/2022

National Qualification in Headship - Leadership

Ambition Institute
10/2022 -

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