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Rob Carr

Rob Carr

Newton Abbot,Devon

Summary

A dedicated Literacy Specialist with extensive expertise, and passion for RWInc Reading, delivering significant results in challenging environments. Proficient in online subscription management and RWInc teaching, with a strong track record of training school staff and trust members. Skilled in data analysis of reading metrics and fostering a culture of reading for pleasure. Experienced as a class teacher, ECT mentor, and leader in oracy, computing, PE, and safeguarding. Recently set up a Trust RWInc Plan for St Christopher's Trust, working to raise expectations to enable ALL children to read. Committed to mentoring leadership and coaching through incremental coaching training to ensure every child achieves reading success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Teacher and Trust RWInc Reading Lead

St Christopher's Trust
Torquay, Devon
01.2024 - Current
  • DDSL
  • Developed curriculum for enhanced student learning.
  • ECT Mentor
  • School and Trust RWInc Lead

Literacy Specialist

Ilsham English Hub
Torquay, Devon
09.2021 - Current

Working with Headteachers and Reading Leads to support early reading and reading for pleasure in schools across Devon and Sommerset, teaching RWInc and Little Wandle.

Class teacher

Learning Academy Partnership
Torquay, Devon
09.2017 - 01.2024

Dunsford Community School: Mixed Reception and Year 1 -

- RWInc Reading Lead

Warberry Academy: Year 1

Ilsham Academy: Year 2, Year 5 and Year 6


Class Teacher

Winkleigh Primary School
Winkleigh , Devon
09.2016 - 09.2017

Year 4 Class teacher (NQT)

Leisure Centre Manager

Haulfyn Group LTD
Paignton , Devon
01.2012 - 08.2015

Health and Leisure Manager –

Managing Leisure Centre, increasing membership base, advertising, health and safety management, training staff members.

Activity Instructor and Lifeguard

Haulfryn Group Ltd
Chudleigh , Devon
07.2007 - 01.2012

Go Active Instructor and Supervisor –

Organising instructor team and delivering a variety of activities from snorkeling to fencing.

Education

PGCE Primary and Early Years -

Marjon University
Devon
09.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science Sports Therapy, Health and Fit -

University of Kent
09.2006 - 07.2009

A-Levels - PE, Law, General Studies. AS Chemistry

KEVICC Sixth Form
Totnes
09.2004 - 07.2006

GCSEs -

Dartmouth Community College

Skills

  • RWInc Reading Lead with strong results in an area of high deprivation
  • Secure knowledge of the Online Subscription and RWInc teaching
  • Literacy Specialist
  • Deliver School Staff and Trust RWInc Training
  • Advanced RWInc Literacy Specialist Training
  • Deliver Reading for Pleasure Training
  • Ambition for all (SEND Early Reading)
  • Leadership Mentoring
  • Coaching expertise - Incremental Coaching Trainer
  • Data Analysis of Reading Data
  • Reading for Pleasure Training
  • Working with School Leaders to train staff and get every child reading
  • Class Teacher and ECT Mentor, Oracy Lead, Computing Lead, PE Lead, Reading for Pleasure Lead, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Affiliations

  • Alongside my current roles, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I am fortunate to have two amazing daughters: Persephone and Ophelia. We love sharing in their love of reading – at the moment they are fascinated with some of Enid Blyton’s novels and picture books from Rachel Bright. At the weekends, you can often find us heading down to the beach or up on to Dartmoor. I am also a keen sportsman and enjoy playing football or a round of golf – although my wife, Laura, says golf is just a good walk spoiled!

Timeline

Senior Teacher and Trust RWInc Reading Lead

St Christopher's Trust
01.2024 - Current

Literacy Specialist

Ilsham English Hub
09.2021 - Current

Class teacher

Learning Academy Partnership
09.2017 - 01.2024

Class Teacher

Winkleigh Primary School
09.2016 - 09.2017

PGCE Primary and Early Years -

Marjon University
09.2015 - 07.2016

Leisure Centre Manager

Haulfyn Group LTD
01.2012 - 08.2015

Activity Instructor and Lifeguard

Haulfryn Group Ltd
07.2007 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science Sports Therapy, Health and Fit -

University of Kent
09.2006 - 07.2009

A-Levels - PE, Law, General Studies. AS Chemistry

KEVICC Sixth Form
09.2004 - 07.2006

GCSEs -

Dartmouth Community College
Rob Carr