Natasha Pasha
Head Of PE
Uxbridge
Summary
With 15 years of experience as an educational leader in primary and secondary schools, versatile practitioner with a strong foundation in curriculum development and assessment. I possess extensive knowledge in tailoring educational programs to meet the diverse needs of all pupils, regardless of ability level. I am deeply committed to motivating and equipping staff to deliver challenging and engaging lessons that elevate student achievement.
My energetic and positive approach fosters effective networking among staff, parents, and external stakeholders to enrich the overall learning experience for pupils. Through meticulous quality assurance practices, I empower staff to engage in self-reflection, enhancing their effectiveness and productivity. I thrive in collaborative environments and hold high expectations for the academic success of all students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head of Physical Education Department
Fielding Primary School
9 2022 - Current
- Coordinating and overseeing planning and delivery of PE lessons across all year groups in four form entry primary school, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
- Developing and implementing PE curriculum that promotes physical literacy and health and well-being
- Leading and managing a team of PE teachers and support staff providing guidance, training, and mentoring as needed
- Organising and facilitating extracurricular sports clubs, competitions, and events, encouraging participation and fostering a love for sports and physical activity e.g. from SEND, PPE and G&T events.
- Collaborate with other staff to integrate physical education into cross-curricular activities e.g. in tennis friction between the court surfaces or in math's scoring points.
- Monitoring and assessing student progress and attainment in PE, providing feedback and support to teachers, students, and parents/carers.
- Maintaining and managing sports facilities, equipment, and resources, ensuring they are safe, well-maintained, and accessible to all students.
- Promoting physical activity and sport by celebrating achievements e.g. newsletters, sports assemblies, displays, establishing local club pathways
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the Physical Education Department by regularly seeking feedback from students, parents, and colleagues to identify areas for growth and development.
- Effectively managing Sports Premium funding to enhance sports provision and promote active lifestyles
Physical Education Lead Trainer
Emirates School Establishment
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Managed and implemented the PE Curriculum across 10 primary and secondary schools in Dubai.
- Developed and executed an action plan to monitor and evaluate the delivery of PE lessons, resulting in 80% of staff achieving 'good to outstanding' lesson ratings. Actively team-taught with staff to enhance attainment and support pupil progress.
- Delivered CPD training to PE staff resulting in a 60% improvement in pupils' grades.
- Developed and promoted health and wellbeing programs that significantly increased pupil participation in extracurricular clubs.
- Facilitated pathways for pupils to excel within the community and local governing bodies, with 10 pupils representing UAE national teams.
- Effectively managed budgets to ensure pupils had adequate resources to excel in various sports.
PE Specialist and PE Leader
St Catherine's Primary School RC
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Designed comprehensive curriculum maps outlining progression for all year groups within the school.
- Implemented differentiated teaching strategies from reception to year 6, ensuring accessibility for all pupils from SEN to G&T.
- Monitored planning and assessment processes to track pupil progress effectively.
- Analyses and interprets achievement data to meet departmental targets.
- Developed a PE action plan to support Sports Premium Funding, demonstrating proficiency in budget management.
- Crafted and enforced a PE policy incorporating risk assessments to ensure pupil safety.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders within the school community to priorities pupil safety.
- Managed extra-curricular clubs, competition fixtures, and written match reports.
- Fostered partnerships with the local community and sports clubs to create pathways for pupils to excel in sports.
- Provided CPD courses to support class teachers in curriculum development.
Year 5 Class Teacher & PE Leader
West Grove Primary School (Maternity Cover)
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Same role as the previous school.
Year 3 + 4 Class Teacher and PE Leader
Montpelier Primary School
09.2008 - 07.2014
- Teaching all areas of the primary curriculum and responsible for pupil progress and attainment which was monitored through regular pupil progress meetings
- Creating dynamic displays encourages a positive learning environment and pupils feel safe
- Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons that cater to the needs of the whole class from SEN to G&T
- Preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development e.g
- Tickled pink and green for growth
- Providing feedback to parents and carers on a pupil's progress at parents' evenings and other meetings
- Coordinating sports competitions and purchasing equipment and supporting colleagues in the delivery of PE.
Education
Bachelor in Primary Education -
St Mary's University College, Twickenham
09.2005 - 2008.05
A Level's -
Drayton Manor Sixth Form
Hanwell, EAL 09.2003 - 2005.05
GNVQ -
Drayton High School
Hanwell, EAL 09.2002 - 2003.05
GCSE -
Drayton Manor High School
Hanwell 09.1997 - 2002.05
Skills
Problem-Solving
undefinedAccomplishments
- Successfully have increased the number of girls participating in football by 60%. Had Year 4 and Year 5 & 6 Girls teams attend the London Games representing my local borough of Ealing.
- Led and facilitated Emirate girls in the Middle East to participate in their first-ever sports competition which has grown from inter-house, tournaments to weekly fixtures. A total of 10 schools participated which resulted in 140 students competing.
- Inspired Emirate girls to lead healthy active lifestyles outside of school by establishing local community links within the respective Emirates.
- Improved school canteens by educating school principals about nutrition and well-being.
- Designed and managed the Continued Professional Development training for all staff across the emirate e.g. hosting workshops where teachers from all seven emirates attended.
- Implemented quality assurance systems to ensure outstanding performance of teachers to raise standards
References
Peter Dunmall, +4407780610842, head@fielding.ealing.sch.uk
Timeline
Physical Education Lead Trainer
Emirates School Establishment
01.2018 - 07.2022
PE Specialist and PE Leader
St Catherine's Primary School RC
09.2015 - 01.2018
Year 5 Class Teacher & PE Leader
West Grove Primary School (Maternity Cover)
09.2014 - 07.2015
Year 3 + 4 Class Teacher and PE Leader
Montpelier Primary School
09.2008 - 07.2014
Bachelor in Primary Education -
St Mary's University College, Twickenham
09.2005 - 2008.05
A Level's -
Drayton Manor Sixth Form
09.2003 - 2005.05
GNVQ -
Drayton High School
09.2002 - 2003.05
GCSE -
Drayton Manor High School
09.1997 - 2002.05
Head of Physical Education Department
Fielding Primary School
9 2022 - Current
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