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Amy Carnell

Abingdon,Oxfordshire

Summary

Experienced Headteacher and teacher with 34 years in secondary and primary education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving outcomes for pupils. A highly accomplished Headteacher with expertise in strategic planning, elevating standards, and engaging stakeholders, which has greatly enhanced the school's reputation. A leader, commended in external inspections, for being 'forward-thinking,' with particular recognition of 'effective leadership and strong spiritual guidance,' which empower others to uphold and emphasise the school's identity as a distinctive church school. Excel in staff management and promoting inclusion, consistently fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Becoming a School Improvement Partner was a challenging new role which harnessed interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work history

Headteacher

Oxfordshire county Council
Appleton, Oxfordshire
09.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw teaching and wellbeing of 186 pupils.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships with outside organisations including social services and behaviour support teams.
  • .Fostered positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents through regular communication and meetings.
  • Maintain thorough student safeguarding, ensuring best-possible pupil wellbeing and care.
  • Created and implemented dynamic development strategies to aid staff and pupil growth and achievement.
  • Assessed student progress against targets, implementing necessary interventions and curriculum changes to aid success.
  • Aided educational and emotional development in students by creating positive learning environments through a Growth mindset approach to teaching and learning and relational and restorative practice.
  • Fostered effective partnerships with parents and guardians to support pupils academic and emotional development.
  • Enhanced school reputation by implementing innovative educational strategies.
  • Devised strategic plans that resulted in improved outcomes for pupils.
  • Managed school budget efficiently, ensuring optimal use of resources.
  • Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost programme outreach.
  • Spearheaded community fundraisers and cultivated partnerships to increase programme revenue.

School Improvement Partner

Oxfordshire County Council
, Oxfordshire
09.2020 - 08.2024
  • Understood regulatory and statutory guidelines to support other primary schools and Headteachers.
  • Assessed school progress and advised on best courses of action for school improvement.
  • Supported schools through preparation of and 'Good' OFSTED inspections.

Headteacher

Oxfordshire County Council
Uffington, Oxfordshire
09.2012 - 08.2016

Senior teacher

Oxfordshire County Council
Edward Feild, Kidlington
09.2010 - 08.2012

Supply teacher

Hays Recruitment Oxfordshire
, Oxfordshire
09.2009 - 08.2010
  • To gain experience within the primary sector.

Assistant Headteacher

Oxfordshire County Council
Wheatley Park School
09.2004 - 08.2009

Head of Music and Arts Faculty

Swindon Borough Council
Hreod Parkway School
09.1999 - 08.2004

Head of Music

Oxfordshire County Council
Larkmead School
09.1995 - 08.1999

Head of Music

Reading Borough Council
Ryeish Green School
09.1992 - 08.1995

Coombe Girls School

Kingston Upon Thames
Coombe Girls School
09.1990 - 08.1992

Education

NPQH - Education Leadership

National College for Teaching and Learning

PGCE - Secondary Education

Goldsmiths College, University of London
London

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Music

Kingston University
Kingston-upon-Thames

Skills

  • Equity and Accessibility
  • Cultural Competence
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Responsive Teaching and Learning
  • Stakeholder engagement (parents and wider community)
  • Fundraising
  • Resource allocation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategic leadership
  • Data analysis proficiency

Timeline

School Improvement Partner

Oxfordshire County Council
09.2020 - 08.2024

Headteacher

Oxfordshire county Council
09.2016 - Current

Headteacher

Oxfordshire County Council
09.2012 - 08.2016

Senior teacher

Oxfordshire County Council
09.2010 - 08.2012

Supply teacher

Hays Recruitment Oxfordshire
09.2009 - 08.2010

Assistant Headteacher

Oxfordshire County Council
09.2004 - 08.2009

Head of Music and Arts Faculty

Swindon Borough Council
09.1999 - 08.2004

Head of Music

Oxfordshire County Council
09.1995 - 08.1999

Head of Music

Reading Borough Council
09.1992 - 08.1995

Coombe Girls School

Kingston Upon Thames
09.1990 - 08.1992

NPQH - Education Leadership

National College for Teaching and Learning

PGCE - Secondary Education

Goldsmiths College, University of London

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Music

Kingston University
Amy Carnell