Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
Interests
Declarations (For roles inside of the UK)
Equal opportunities monitoring (For roles inside of the UK)
Timeline
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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.

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
Rachael Newton-Scott