Samantha Turner
Gosport,Hampshire
Summary
Motivated academic professional committed to driving academic progress. Collaborative and communicative individual with history of sound decision-making. Dedicated to supporting inclusive and engaging learning programmes in particularly around the STEM subjects and careers.
Overview
11
11
Years of professional experience in the education industry
Work history
Associate Assistant Headteacher
Hampshire County Council
Southampton, Hampshire
2021.09 - Current
- Monitored, evaluated and improved quality of teaching in the Design Technology, Engineering and Food preparation department
- Promoted inclusive culture, exemplary behaviour and high attendance rates through implementing a new behaviour and rewards program
- I am in charge of the successful delivery of our Careers program with a focus on the preference process.
- Worked closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to build and implement effective behaviour policies, leading to improved behaviour across the school
- Managed performance of 7 teachers, including TLR leaders, through lesson observatons, line manager meetings and analysis of data
- Created partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development.
- Took lead role in managing student behaviour across school following set school policies for discipline.
- Forged positive external relationships for improved community integration.
- Promoted extra-curricular activities aligned to educational targets.
Teacher of Design Technology and STEM Coordinator
Hampshire County Council
Portchester, Hampshire
2019.01 - 2021.08
- Equipped students with specialised skills including the material areas of Timber and Metals
- Developed vocational courses to meet needs of current students and employers.
- Tested student knowledge through practical examinations and written tests.
- I was the STEM Coordinator for the school, I implemented a whole school strategy to raise awareness of STEM subjects and career opportunities. This included positive praise for the students who worked well in these subjects, completing in various STEM competitions using enrichment, students had the opportunity to do, Race for the line, Design Ventura, Lego first league and Green power racing.
Head of Department Design Technolohy
Hampshire County Council
Gosport, Hampshire
2012.12 - 2019.12
- Passionately delivered Design technology and Engineering classes to inspire students, leading to improved results for both subject
- Secured exemplary standards of teaching within both subjects across the department shown in the observations lesson and performance management targets
- Provided strategic vision, direction and leadership to the whole department using education research
- Maintained thorough understanding of the Design Technology and Engineering curriculum,
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Education
Postgraduate award - Careers Leadership
2023.06 -
Bachelor of Science - Design
2012.01 - 2015.05
A-Levels - Graphics, Photography, Media, ICT
2001.09 - 2003.07
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, History, Geography, Graphics, Spanish, RE
1996.09 - 2001.07
Skills
- Curriculum management
- STEM coordinator
- Analysing data
- Line managing members of staff
- Working on projects that link to the whole school priorities and meeting deadlines
- Working with stakeholders
- Management of workload
- Strategic planning
- Operational support
Timeline
University of Warwick - Postgraduate award, Careers Leadership
2023.06 -
Associate Assistant Headteacher - Hampshire County Council
2021.09 - Current
Teacher of Design Technology and STEM Coordinator - Hampshire County Council
2019.01 - 2021.08
Head of Department Design Technolohy - Hampshire County Council
2012.12 - 2019.12
The Open University - Bachelor of Science, Design
2012.01 - 2015.05
Portsmouth college - A-Levels, Graphics, Photography, Media, ICT
2001.09 - 2003.07
Brune Park Community School - GCSEs, Maths, English, Science, History, Geography, Graphics, Spanish, RE
1996.09 - 2001.07