Ruqaiyah Amor
Bexleyheath
Summary
Accomplished teacher and leader with sustained experience in successful educational management. Improved teaching and performance through tactical development strategy and staff training. Developed engaging curriculum programmes to maximise student engagement and attainment. Holding 9 years of management experience leading a range of teams across schools. Outstanding problem-solving and organisational skills. Honest and hardworking and can easily adapt and transfer skills to new environments. Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills. Resourceful and dynamic, eager to maximise efficiency, learn and achieve all targets set out. Highly computer literate with a can-do attitude; will prosper and flourish in a new career.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Leader
Hurstmere School
Sidcup
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Line managing the Design Technology and Food Technology departments.
- Designing and implementing a progressive DT and FT curriculum aligned with national standards and industry trends.
- Leading and supporting staff to deliver high-quality teaching and innovative practical learning experiences.
- Managing departmental assessment systems, analyse data, and implement improvement strategies.
- Overseeing resources, budgets, and compliance with health & safety regulations in workshops and kitchens.
- Organising enrichment activities, competitions, and industry links to enhance student engagement and aspiration.
- Evaluated current course materials for relevance and accuracy.
- Conducted regular internal audits to maintain high-quality standards across all courses offered.
- Managed academic schedule planning, ensuring optimal use of resources and time slots available.
Assistant Headteacher
Prendergast Vale School
Lewisham
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Line managing the Visual Arts Faculty (Art, Photography, DT, Food, PE and Music)
- Overseeing teaching and learning across the faculty.
- Data analysis of coursework subjects.
- Quality Nominee - Responsible for overseeing BTEC Sport at L2.
- Supporting with day-to-day whole school attendance.
- Analysing attendance and behaviour and delivering presentations.
- Operating support with the day to day running of the school.
- Implemented new learning strategies, promoting academic improvement across all year groups.
Head of Department
The Petchey Academy
Hackney
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Overseeing and running the Design Technology, Food Technology and Art department.
- Overseeing curriculum writing, implementation, and delivery across 3 departments.
- Responsible for data analysis and strategic action planning.
- Early career teacher mentor and coach.
- Health and safety coordinator across 3 departments.
Director of Faculty
Harris Boys Academy
East Dulwich
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Director of BDICT Faculty – Responsible for overseeing DT, FT, Business, IT, Computing and Economics.
- Director of Enterprise Learning Hub - whole school pastoral and safeguarding responsibility.
- Teaching all areas of Design Technology, Food Technology, Business, IT and Art.
- Coaching new middle leaders to run departments.
- Line managing staff from newly qualified teachers to Senior leaders.
- Optimised student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression, and career options.
Deputy Director
Harris Boys Academy
East Dulwich
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Subject Leader for Design and Technology and Food Technology.
- Deputy Director of BDICT (Business, DT, FT and ICT)
- Curriculum implementation and data analysis.
Design Technology Teacher
Kingsford Community School
London
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Design and Technology Teacher KS3/4.
- Set motivational targets for students, meeting with both students and parents termly to report on progress and address any challenges impeding learning.
- KS3 Design Technology Coordinator
Technology Teacher
Crest Girls Academy
London
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Food Technology Teacher
Haydon School
London
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Supervised on-the-job training for vocational students to demonstrate methods, procedures and techniques.
- Helped students understand industry-specific practices and regulations impacting work.
- Facilitated collaboration in class environments, preparing students for future professional work.
- Demonstrated techniques to students, showing correct methods and safe approaches for different actions.
Education
NPQSL - National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership
Harris Federation
02.2019
PGCE - Design Technology
Middlesex University
06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Design Technology for Industry
Manchester Metropolitan University
06.2005
Skills
- Training and development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Outstanding communication
- Social skills
- Self-motivated
- Solution focused
- Staff development
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Department appraisals
- Performance management
- Conflict resolution
- Employee management
- Interdepartmental relations
- Departmental budget management
Timeline
Curriculum Leader
Hurstmere School
12.2023 - 08.2025
Assistant Headteacher
Prendergast Vale School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Head of Department
The Petchey Academy
09.2021 - 12.2022
Director of Faculty
Harris Boys Academy
09.2016 - 08.2020
Deputy Director
Harris Boys Academy
09.2014 - 08.2016
Design Technology Teacher
Kingsford Community School
09.2013 - 08.2014
Technology Teacher
Crest Girls Academy
04.2013 - 06.2013
Food Technology Teacher
Haydon School
01.2013 - 03.2013
PGCE - Design Technology
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Science - Design Technology for Industry
Manchester Metropolitan University
NPQSL - National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership
Harris Federation
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