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Rebecca Clack
Teaching - Assistant Headteacher/SENDCO
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Headteacher and Lead SENCO with extensive experience in school improvement and curriculum development. Proven track record in enhancing inclusive education, raising academic standards, and implementing effective behaviour management policies. Skilled in performance appraisal, special education coordination, and professional development facilitation. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, engage with the community, and establish partnerships to enrich educational experiences. Committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment while continuously tracking student performance to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Assistant Headteacher and Lead SENCO
Unity School Partnership
Norwich, Norfolk
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented school improvement plans in collaboration with headteacher, staff, and governors.
- Conducted performance appraisals for teaching and support staff, identifying strengths and development areas.
- Coordinated with special educational needs department to enhance inclusive education and accessibility.
- Led curriculum development and assessment strategies, raising academic standards across the school.
- Organised professional development workshops for staff, focusing on pedagogical advancements.
- Implemented behaviour management policies, significantly reducing classroom disruptions.
- Monitored student progress against individual targets to ensure effective learning outcomes.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to enrich educational experiences for students.
Trust Senco
The Heart Education Trust
Norwich, Norfolk
09.2017 - 07.2024
- Achieved target results through effective collaboration with team members.
- Resolved customer queries by providing clear communication and step-by-step solutions.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to mitigate accident risks.
- Engaged with customers to identify needs and enhance service delivery.
- Trained and mentored employees to elevate overall team performance.
- Participated in team-building activities to strengthen working relationships.
- Prepared written communications and reports for meetings to facilitate information sharing.
- Promoted safety by implementing regulatory standards and policies.
Acting Deputy Head / SENCO
Wroughton Infant school
Gorleston Great Yarmouth
09.2002 - 08.2017
- Monitored and evaluated student progress, identifying and addressing any potential learning difficulties or barriers.
- Handled student discipline issues appropriately to maintain safe, orderly learning environment.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of school, guaranteeing smooth and efficient functioning of SEN departments.
- Provided pastoral care and support to students, promoting wellbeing and personal development
- Provided strategic leadership and direction to school, supporting Headteacher in achieving school's vision and goals.
- Conducted regular observations of teachers and provided constructive feedback to enhance teaching practices.
- Supported teachers in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods and curriculum enrichment activities.
- Played key role in developing and implementing school's improvement plan, driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.
- Managed and motivated team of senior teachers and middle leaders.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
- Maintained budgets based on current and forecasted business data.
Class Teacher / Key stage lead
Hunsbury Park Lower school
Northampton
09.1994 - 08.2002
- Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
- Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Professional Study in SEND
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England2011
Bachelor of Education - Teacher training
University of Northampton
Northampton1994
Skills
- School improvement and curriculum development
- Performance appraisal and assessment
- Behaviour management and conflict resolution
- Special education coordination
- Professional development and facilitation
- Community engagement and collaboration
- Data analysis and student performance tracking
- Effective communication and active listening
- Team leadership and staff management
- Decision making and problem solving
- Positive attitude and self-motivation
- Teaching methodology adaptation and differentiation
- Creative lesson planning and activity planning
- Parent communication and relationship building
- Integrity in safeguarding awareness
- Risk management in classroom resource utilisation
Certification
- Leading from the Middle
- STEPS Lead Professional for Step On and Step Up
- Level 3 in Dyslexia Awareness
- Level 3 in Applied Therapeutic Skills
- Leadership Level of Communication Champions Training
- NIDAS Domestic Abuse Champion
- Schools Mental Health Senior Leadership
- Safeguarding Leadership
- Enhanced level in Speech, Language and Communication (SLCF)
- ADHD masterclass
- ASD - raising awareness
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Headteacher and Lead SENCO
Unity School Partnership
07.2024 - Current
Trust Senco
The Heart Education Trust
09.2017 - 07.2024
Acting Deputy Head / SENCO
Wroughton Infant school
09.2002 - 08.2017
Class Teacher / Key stage lead
Hunsbury Park Lower school
09.1994 - 08.2002
Postgraduate Certificate - Professional Study in SEND
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Education - Teacher training
University of Northampton