Nicola Carvell
Saltash,Cornwall
Summary
A dedicated educational leader with expertise in inspiring leadership excellence and strategic educational management. Skilled in inclusive education strategies and educational visioning, fostering strong stakeholder relationships to enhance pupil safeguarding. Highly motivated communicator with a focus on phonics and Early Years education, diversity and inclusion and committed to parental engagement and involvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Headteacher
Cornwall Council
Saltash, Cornwall
04.2002 - Current
- Collaborated closely with headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making processes to drive school improvements.
- Identified areas of improvement through rigorous assessment procedures resulting in raised attainment levels.
- Invigorated curriculum design to better meet national education standards.
- Streamlined administrative processes to increase efficiency within the school environment.
- Bolstered staff morale with regular team-building activities.
- Drove an inclusive atmosphere by fostering a culture of diversity and respect.
- Coordinated extracurricular programmes, broadening students' educational experiences.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents for improved student support.
- Liaised effectively with local community organisations, strengthening school-community ties.
- Advocated for continuous professional development for staff members resulting in improved teaching quality.
Teacher
Plymouth City Council
Plymouth, Devon
09.1998 - 04.2022
- High performing class teacher of Nursery, Reception, Year 2/3 and Year 5.
- Inspiring, efficient and robust subject lead for Science Education, Health Education and Outdoor Learning
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Summer School Lead Teacher
Plymouth City Council
Plymouth, Devon
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Liaised with local primary schools in identifying pupils transitioning to Year 7 who had not achieved the expected standard.
- Recruited staff to support the teaching of the summer school pupils.
- Organised and ran the intensive two week summer provision, boosting pupils from a Level 3 to a Level 4 in English and math.
- Provided individualised support, resulting in improved student performance.
- Maintained open communication channels with parents for consistent feedback on child's progress.
Education
Bachelor of Education ( Hons) - Primary Education ( Ages 3-11)
University of Plymouth
Plymouth07.1998
A-Levels - Economics, Biology, Theatre Studies
Tavistock College
TavistockGCSE -
Tavistock College
TavistockNPQH - Leadership of a Headteacher
National College of School Leadership
UK 01.2023 - 12.2024
Teaching English as a Foreign Language -150hours - English Language
The TEFL Org
UK 05.2023 - 11.2023
Skills
- Inspiring, leadership excellence
- Inclusive education strategies
- Educational visioning
- Stakeholder relationships
- Pupil safeguarding
- Strategic educational management
- Effective communicator
- Highly motivated
- Specialist Leader in Education
Accomplishments
- Recognised by the Department for Education as an 'Inspiring Leader in an improving school.'
- Specialist Leader of Education (Phonics and EYFS)
- Trained facilitator of the Olevi Outstanding Teachers Programme and Improving Teachers Programme
- SAPERE Level 1 Philosophy for Children Trainer
- National College for School Leadership - Primary Headteacher Internship - Pass
- Member of Cornwall Council Excellence in Early years Development Team
Additional Information
1. Volunteer Summer School English Teacher, Academicus, Zurich, Switzerland
Supporting young people from across the Canton of Zurich in developing spoken English language skills and developing reading and creativity through summer activities. (July-August 2024 / July - August 2025)
2. The Scouts
Cornwall Contingent Leader to the 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand/ Japan
Trained a group of 36 Scouts (14-18 yr olds) and took them to the World Scout Jamboree for three weeks, travelling in Thailand and taking them to stay with Scouting families in Japan.
International Commissioner for Scouting in Cornwall / Media Manager for Scouting in Cornwall
Roles included the risk assessment of scouts travelling overseas, the promotion of events, securing the positive public image of scouting and promoting scouting for all.
National Training Team for Leadership and Management
Main responsibilities: Writing training materials and delivering training to senior managers within The Scout Association.
3. Wave Project Surf Mentor
Supporting individuals with mental health challenges to surf
4. Award winning Engagement Ambassador with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Working alongside consultants, nurses, parents and young people to ensure that staff within the medical profession understand how to address young people and how to reach them with information and services which are engaging and relevant to their age and needs.
Timeline
Teaching English as a Foreign Language -150hours - English Language
The TEFL Org
05.2023 - 11.2023
NPQH - Leadership of a Headteacher
National College of School Leadership
01.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Headteacher
Cornwall Council
04.2002 - Current
Summer School Lead Teacher
Plymouth City Council
08.1999 - 08.2002
Teacher
Plymouth City Council
09.1998 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Education ( Hons) - Primary Education ( Ages 3-11)
University of Plymouth
A-Levels - Economics, Biology, Theatre Studies
Tavistock College
GCSE -
Tavistock College