Rachael Newton-Scott
Rowlands Gill,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated primary school teacher with over 5 years of experience in fostering a positive learning environment.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Curriculum for Design Technology
Whickham School
Gateshead, North East
2020.09 - 2026.04
- Teaching from Yr7-18 Design Technology which includes at KS3 food, Design Technology and engineering.
- KS4 OCR engineering and AQA design technology 8552
- A-Level AQA Product Design and has also included Pearson's A-Level Engineering
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Trained ECT' and those wanting a create within technology.
- Developed CPD within other schools within the authority.
- Full-time position
2nd within Technology
Longbenton High School
North Tyneside, North Tyneside
2008.09 - 2020.08
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson preparation.
- Developed STEM within KS3 which impacted females taking DT at GCSE
- Full Time position
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed STEM clubs at KS3 and taught science at KS3
- Provided cover work for long term sickness cover and developed a wide range of resources to be sued across the local authority.
- Worked with other partner schools to develop cross curricular links to DT to raise aspiration.
International Teaching exchange Kenya
Education Authority
Homa Bay Kenya, Kenya
2020.02 - 2020.03
- Educational exchange advising on western teaching methods and teaching technology
- Developed techniques which included behaviour techniques within the class room
International Teaching School Kenya
British Government
Homa Bay, Kenya, Kenya
2018.04 - 2018.04
- Advising and helping teacher to adopt western teaching methods exchange programmes
International Teachers exchange China
British Government
Tangshan, China, London
2010.07 - 2010.08
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
Design Technology Teacher Kingsmeadow
Gateshead Council
Gateshead
1999.09 - 2008.09
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
Gifted and Talented co-ordinator Kingsmeadow
Gateshead Council
Gateshead, Gateshead
2000.09 - 2008.08
- Liaised with external parties to ensure seamless project execution.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring organisation and efficiency.
- Collaborated across departments for strategic planning purposes.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge base.
- Ensured curriculum mapping included the more gifted students
- Ensured staff had training to facilitate students needs
- Controlled a budget of 47K per annum
- Arranged trips and advisers to come to school to ensure students needs are being met.
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Education
Bachelor of Education within Technology - Secondary Education
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 09/1995 - 06/1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
Certification
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), 2013
Languages
English (Fluent)
Beginner
References
- David, Greenwood, Headteacher, dgreenwood@sjcps.org.uk, 01423 818406, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Professional, Harrogate, HG2 9JP, Available upon request
- Simon, Alexander, Head of Faculty, salexander@whickhamschool.org, 01914960026, Whickham School, Educational, Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Gateshead, NE16 5AR, Available upon request
Interests
Reading, Traveling, restoring stained glass, laser cutting, 3D printing. Keeping up with current IT trends.
Declarations (For roles inside of the UK)
Are there any restrictions on your being resident or being employed in the UK? No Have you lived outside the UK for more than three months in the past five years? No Date your DBS certificate was originally issued: 2014
Equal opportunities monitoring (For roles inside of the UK)
- Nationality: British
- Cultural/ethnic background: White/British
- Date of birth: 1971-12-30
- Gender identity: Male
- Sexual orientation: Heterosexual
- Religion / Belief: No religion / belief
Timeline
Head of Curriculum for Design Technology
Whickham School
2020.09 - 2026.04
International Teaching exchange Kenya
Education Authority
2020.02 - 2020.03
International Teaching School Kenya
British Government
2018.04 - 2018.04
International Teachers exchange China
British Government
2010.07 - 2010.08
2nd within Technology
Longbenton High School
2008.09 - 2020.08
Gifted and Talented co-ordinator Kingsmeadow
Gateshead Council
2000.09 - 2008.08
Design Technology Teacher Kingsmeadow
Gateshead Council
1999.09 - 2008.09
Bachelor of Education within Technology - Secondary Education
University of Sunderland
09/1995 - 06/1999