Priyanka Patel
Leicester
Summary
Highly organised and proactive primary school teacher with strong experience managing multiple priorities, coordinating activities and maintaining accurate documentation. Skilled in planning, stakeholder communication, problem-solving and working to strict deadlines. Seeking to transition into a new role, applying transferable skills in coordination, administration and operational support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary school teacher
Sherard Primary School
Melton Mowbray
08.2015 - Current
- Planned, delivered, and monitored multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring objectives were achieved within agreed timescales and organisational priorities.
- Led Year 1 and Year 2 teams, coordinating activities, supporting staff development, and driving improvements in performance and outcomes.
- Managed complex stakeholder relationships, collaborating effectively with senior leaders, colleagues, parents, external agencies, and multi-academy trust partners.
- Analysed performance data and produced reports to identify trends, inform decision-making, and support strategic planning.
- Led school improvement projects, monitoring progress, evaluating outcomes, and implementing changes to improve standards and efficiency.
- Organised and facilitated meetings, workshops, and training sessions for staff and parents, ensuring clear communication and engagement.
- Maintained accurate records, documentation, and compliance processes in line with safeguarding, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
- Coordinated educational visits, extracurricular activities, and school events, managing logistics, risk assessments, timelines, and communication.
- Mentored newly qualified teachers and supported professional development through coaching, feedback, and performance reviews.
- Demonstrated strong project coordination skills through planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of initiatives across multiple priorities.
Education
PGCE Primary - Primary Teaching
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 09.2014 - 06.2015
BA Hons Education Studies - Education
De Montfort University
Leicester 09.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time Management
- Documentation & Record Management
- Microsoft Office & Data Management
- Problem Solving & Organisation
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Listening to podcasts
- Gardening
Accomplishments
- National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL), 2020 – Developed advanced leadership skills in strategic planning, team leadership, project implementation, and organisational improvement.
- Accredited NQT Mentor, 2020 – Coached and supported early-career teachers through induction, performance development, and professional growth.
- Key Stage 1 Statutory Moderator (x2) – Demonstrated expertise in quality assurance, compliance, data analysis, and assessment accuracy.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary school teacher
Sherard Primary School
08.2015 - Current
PGCE Primary - Primary Teaching
University of Birmingham
09.2014 - 06.2015
BA Hons Education Studies - Education
De Montfort University
09.2011 - 06.2014