Philip Hudson

With 8 years of teaching experience across multiple Leeds based schools, I offer a robust and transferable skill set spanning scientific disciplines, curriculum development, classroom management, and a strong foundation in computer technology. Key competencies include:

Subject Knowledge

• Teaching complex scientific concepts to students to UK Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 level, as well as Biology to Key Stage 5 level.
• Maintaining up to date curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.
• Incorporated real-world applications of scientific theories into lessons, making material more relevant and interesting.

Classroom Management

• Promoting a positive learning environment with clear behaviour expectations.
• Engaging students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.

Collaborative Approach

• Participating actively in departmental meetings, contributing ideas for curriculum improvements and sharing best practices with colleagues.
• Reporting on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings, as well as via phone calls and emails to maintain clear lines of communication..

Assessment for Learning

• Administering tests, identified learning gaps and provided comprehensive feedback.
• Collecting, analysing and tracking data on student progress.

Differentiated Instruction Approach

• Developing differentiated instruction methods to cater for varying student needs and abilities, including adapting teaching to meet the needs of students of SEN and EAL characteristics, as well as students of different abilities.

Laboratory Proficiency

• Following Health and Safety procedures to keep students safe.
• Instructing students on proper use of equipment, chemicals and materials.

Computer and IT Proficiency

• Integrating technology and researching ways of making the role smoother. Student analysis by use of Excel to reveal statistical data to inform teaching.
• Significant use of Word and PowerPoint software to develop lesson resources for students to access all learning.

With 1 and half years of Head of Faculty experience I provide proficient skills in curriculum development, leadership and management to help guide a department of 8 members of staff.

Curriculum Development

• Designed and mapped flow of lessons for students from age 11 - 16 to guide through their science career at secondary school. Ensuring that knowledge and skills of lessons and topics flowed into the next.
• Developed resources for delivery of UK Key Stage 3 and 4 content

Assessment Development

• Developed new Cumulative Assessments (containing content from all years of learning) to help assess students learning and retrieval across their science career.
• Established efficient assessment systems resulting in fair and accurate grading.

Leadership and Management

• Facilitated professional development opportunities for staff encouraging continuous learning and growth, particularly in Physics within the department.
• Enhanced departmental performance by implementing innovative teaching methods, with increased use of "Do Now Tasks" to start lessons and "Show Me Boards" to assess learning within lessons.
• Participated actively in school leadership meetings contributing valuable insights from a science perspective.
• Ensured adherence to school policies and educational standards within the department.
• Oversaw Science department budget allocation and resource management ensuring optimal utilisation of funds and materials.

With 3 full academic years as the sole science technician within a secondary school I provide a key grounding in all scientific practical skills up to GCSE level.

• Monitored laboratory supply levels, promptly ordering when necessary.
• Handled hazardous materials following health and safety guidelines.
• Calibrated instruments to ensure accurate readings during experiments.
• Performed administrative duties such as record keeping and paperwork filing.
• Ensured necessary resources were available for all practical lessons.
• Conducted routine equipment checks to ensure optimal performance.
• Worked alongside teachers during practical classes, aiding student understanding.