Sam Slade
Aylsham,Norfolk
Summary
With 10 years experience working in both local government and secondary schools, I am a highly skilled, motivated individual, who enjoys working with the public and doing a variety of tasks. My excellent communication skills and adaptability has allowed me to succeed in providing services to people of all backgrounds in a number of roles, while I enjoy working in teams inspired to support each other.
Alongside this I am also highly proficient in working independently, from gathering data, making reports and using ICT. My degree in geography emphasises a keen level of interest in human relationships with their environmental, social and economic circumstances.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tesco Colleague
Tesco
Stalham, Norfolk
2024.06 - Current
- Carry out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently, ensuring my area was well stocked..
- Support customers with queries.
- Work within a team to ensure all areas of the store are operating effieciently.
Maths Teacher
Sprowston Community Academy
Sprowston
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Used varied resources to maximise student engagement and understanding.
- Supported department development, working within a team to create assessments, homework booklets, and improve attainment.
- Year 8 form tutor, ensuring the pastoral needs of all students are met on a daily basis.
Geography Coordinator
Repton School Dubai
Dubai
2021.10 - 2023.08
- Led a team of 5 geography teachers, which included teacher observations and quality assurance, organising school trips, and leading departmental meetings
- Outstanding results across GCSE (70% outstanding in line with national expectations) and IB qualifications (100% pass rate).
- Collect, analyse and report student data every term to senior leaders, producing detailed graphs and feedback.
- Redesigned curriculum to encourage higher student participation in geography, increasing enrolment at GCSE from 30 to 80 within two years..
Humanities Teacher
North Walsham High School
North Walsham
2017.07 - 2021.08
- Adapted to teach Geography, History, PSHE, PE, and Religious Studies, demonstrating excellent subject knowledge.
- Coordinated an international trip for 40 students to Italy, organising flights, transport, accommodation and hotels.
- Supported extra-curricular activities including football and quiz clubs.
Policy and Planning Analyst
Norfolk County Council
Norfolk
2014.07 - 2016.07
- Worked within an infrastructure and planning department, with a primary role of processing planning applications for large scale housing developments requiring collaboration with district councils.
- Monitored and recorded progress of planning applications using Microsoft software, such as Excel.
- Produced complex reports including Annual Housing Report for the whole of Norfolk, Commercial Land Report, Great Yarmouth Cycle Schemes, and created maps using GIS for other team members.
- Coordinated meetings for districts, councilors, and stakeholders.
Shift Manager and Crew Member
McDonald's (Wroxham)
Wroxham
2009.06 - 2014.06
- Managed a team of up to 20 people, organising the production, service and cleanliness of the restaurant.
- Financial responsibilities included cashing up tills every night, ordering stock, and recording information.
- Responsible for machine maintenance, cleanliness, and checks, following company protocol.
- 5 years experience in customer service and hospitality.
Education
Geography BA - awarded upper-class, second division (2:1) - Geography
Swansea University
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2008.09 - 2011.06
Postgraduate Degree in Education (PGCE) - Education
University of East Anglia
Norwich, Norfolk 2016.09 - 2017.07
A Levels: Geography (A), History (A), Design Technology: Graphic Design (A) -
Sprowston Community Academy
2006.09 - 2008.07
GCSEs -
Sprowston Community Academy
Norwich 2002.09 - 2006.07
Skills
- Customer Service
- Employee management
- Effective time management
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Curriculum Development
- Strong collaborator
- Reporting and documentation
- Data entry and analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Information
Hobbies: Keen on sports, I spend a lot of my free time playing football competitively for a team. I also play golf regularly with friends around North Norfolk, and the occasional tournament. During my time off, I enjoy travelling, which includes road trips around Vietnam, California, and Europe, to name a few.
Affiliations
- Football
- Golf
- Travel
Accomplishments
Norfolk Scholarship Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tesco Colleague
Tesco
2024.06 - Current
Maths Teacher
Sprowston Community Academy
2023.09 - 2024.05
Geography Coordinator
Repton School Dubai
2021.10 - 2023.08
Humanities Teacher
North Walsham High School
2017.07 - 2021.08
Postgraduate Degree in Education (PGCE) - Education
University of East Anglia
2016.09 - 2017.07
Policy and Planning Analyst
Norfolk County Council
2014.07 - 2016.07
Shift Manager and Crew Member
McDonald's (Wroxham)
2009.06 - 2014.06
Geography BA - awarded upper-class, second division (2:1) - Geography
Swansea University
2008.09 - 2011.06
A Levels: Geography (A), History (A), Design Technology: Graphic Design (A) -
Sprowston Community Academy
2006.09 - 2008.07
GCSEs -
Sprowston Community Academy
2002.09 - 2006.07