Samantha Weed
Burbage,Leicestershire
Summary
Experienced and dedicated primary teacher with a strong background across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, currently teaching Year 6. Leadership experience as Deputy Headteacher, with a focus on curriculum mapping and development, including designing progression of skills across subjects to support high-quality teaching and learning. International teaching experience in Qatar has developed my adaptability and understanding of diverse school communities. Skilled in delivering the UK National Curriculum, using assessment effectively and adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners. Committed to inclusive practice, pupil wellbeing and contributing to whole-school improvement. Seeking an international teaching opportunity to further develop professionally and contribute to a collaborative school community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Class Teacher and Head of Year 6
Battling Brook Primary School
Hinckley, Leicestershire
2024.09 - Current
- Deliver UK National Curriculum to a Year 6 class, preparing pupils for end-of-key-stage assessments.
- Lead year group, overseeing academic progress, behaviour and pastoral care.
- Use assessment to monitor progress and adapt teaching for all learners, including SEND.
- Build strong relationships with parents and contribute to whole-school priorities.
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
- Assisted in organising school trips, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
Deputy Head of Primary
Doha British School, Qatar
Ain Khaled, Qatar
2021.01 - 2024.07
- Lead and manage staff to support high-quality teaching, learning and school improvement
- Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning, promoting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement
- Contribute to whole-school curriculum design, including progression of skills across all subjects
- Manage whole-school timetabling, ensuring effective organisation of classes and resources
- Use data to inform strategic planning and improve outcomes, including developing systems to streamline assessment and tracking
Assistant Head of LKS2
Doha British School, Qatar
Ain Khaled, Qatar
2020.08 - 2020.12
- Lead assessment across the phase, using data to monitor pupil progress and inform teaching
- Observe lessons and provide constructive feedback to support high-quality teaching and professional development
- Support and mentor staff, promoting a collaborative culture of continuous improvement
- Lead and supported continuous professional development for staff members resulting in improved teaching quality.
Head of Year
Doha British School, Qatar
Ain Khaled, Qatar
2017.08 - 2020.07
- Lead a year group, overseeing pupil progress, behaviour and pastoral care
- Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and staff, ensuring clear and effective communication
- Support pupil wellbeing, creating a safe and nurturing environment
- Coordinate the year group, supporting curriculum planning, data analysis and consistent behaviour approaches
Class Teacher
Doha British School, Qatar
Ain Khaled, Qatar
2014.08 - 2017.07
- Deliver engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum across a range of subjects
- Create a positive classroom environment through effective behaviour management and organisation
- Use formative and summative assessment to track progress and provide targeted feedback
- Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
- Support pupils’ wellbeing, ensuring a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
- Engage in ongoing professional development to continually improve teaching practice
Resource Team Supervisor
National Grid
Hinckley, Leicestershire
2006.07 - 2014.05
- Ensuring due regard is given to the customs, values and beliefs of customers, making sure their views are sought and taken into account
- Providing floor support to other members of the contact centre.
- Approving staff holiday and manning the sick line.
- Analysing data to forecast call volumes for the week ahead.
- Creating weekly manpower reports.
Education
Master of Science - Child & Adolescent Mental Wellbeing
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, Essex 2022.01 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education, with QTS
Newman University
Birmingham 2011.09 - 2014.07
BTEC - Musical Theatre
Brooksby Melton College
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire 2004.09 - 2006.07
Master of Science - Psychology
Wolverhampton University
Wolverhampton 2024.04 - 2025.08
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organisation
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Data-Informed Practice
- Tracking pupil progress
- SEND inclusion strategies
Certification
- Safer Recruitment - Safeguarding Alliance
- Safeguarding Level 2 - Safeguarding Alliance
- ECT Induction Lead Training - ESP Education
- Child Protection for International Schools - Educare
- Actionable Data - GL Assessments
- Leading implementation of Numicon - Oxford University Press
- Pool Lifeguard - DISS Training
Additional Experience
ECT Mentor and Induction Lead
Whole School Curriculum Mapping & Design
Maths Department Leadfrom EYFS-KS2
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Qualified Lifeguard
Accreditation Lead for BSO and CIS
Co-Lead KS2 Choir
PSHE Lead
REFERENCES
- Lisa Mathie, Head of Primary, lmathie@battlingbrook.com, +447903101677, Battling Brook Primary School
- Rob Dadley, Head of Primary, Robert.Dadley@whittleacadeny.org, +447369270421, Whittle Academy
- Luke, Cheater, Head of Primary, luke.cheater@dohabritishschool.com, +974 4019 8004, Doha British School
Timeline
Class Teacher and Head of Year 6
Battling Brook Primary School
2024.09 - Current
Master of Science - Psychology
Wolverhampton University
2024.04 - 2025.08
Master of Science - Child & Adolescent Mental Wellbeing
Anglia Ruskin University
2022.01 - 2024.01
Deputy Head of Primary
Doha British School, Qatar
2021.01 - 2024.07
Assistant Head of LKS2
Doha British School, Qatar
2020.08 - 2020.12
Head of Year
Doha British School, Qatar
2017.08 - 2020.07
Class Teacher
Doha British School, Qatar
2014.08 - 2017.07
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education, with QTS
Newman University
2011.09 - 2014.07
Resource Team Supervisor
National Grid
2006.07 - 2014.05
BTEC - Musical Theatre
Brooksby Melton College
2004.09 - 2006.07