Samantha White
Leeds
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in coaching and mentoring, fostering strong partnerships, and leading teams to success. Skilled in strategic planning, coordination, and driving impactful change. Committed to enhancing performance, promoting excellence, and ensuring continuous improvement through effective leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Humanities
Coop Academy Priesthorpe
Leeds
01.2015 - Current
- Analyse data to identify barriers to learning
- Implement intervention strategies. Review strategies and adjust if needed
- Performance management of 4 staff
- Support literacy across the Faculty
- Create strategic planning to move the Faculty forward
- Complete student voice
- To support the school vision.
- Oversee planning, marking and assessment within the Faculty
- Line Management of 4 Heads of Department
Assistant headteacher - Post 16 & Challenge
Coop Academy Priesthorpe
Leeds
01.2016 - 09.2025
- Performance management of the staff
- Self evaluation
- Devise and oversee a continued professional development programme for key stage 5 staff
- Track and monitor individual and groups of students and design appropriate intervention programmes
Teacher
Immanuel College
Bradford
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural capital
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
Key Stage 3 Leader
Immanuel College
Bradford
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Establish and foster high quality links with feeder Primary and Junior schools, thus ensuring a smooth transition from KS2 to KS3
- Coordinate Key Stage 3 Residential Programme
- Accountable for the performance management of staff
- Prepare and revise material for options booklets
- ensuring the effective operation of Key Stage 3 Coaching Programme
- Provide pastoral support
- Strategically plan intervention for PP students
Key Stage 4 Leader
Immanuel College
Bradford
09.2008 - 09.2012
- Support in-year admissions
- Undertake Student Voice
- Oversee the successful implementation of the school’s Rewards Programme across Key Stage 4
- Support intervention strategies
- Coordinate enrichment activities
- Work with the careers advisor to ensure all students are supported for their future choices.
Education
Masters - Teaching and Learning
Trinity College, Horsforth
Leeds 09.2010 - 06.2014
PGCE/FE -
University of Wales College
Newport 09.2001 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Social Policy
University of the West of England
Bristol 09.1998 - 06.2001
A-Levels - History, English Literature & Sociology
Peter Symonds College
Winchester, Hampshire 09.1994 - 07.1996
Skills
Innovative thinking
Coaching and mentoring
Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Curriculum leadership and development
Strategic planning and coordination
Affiliations
- Charity work
- DIY
- Exploring new countries
Accomplishments
As an SLE for the Trust, I provide expert support in assessment, moderation, and curriculum development. I lead training, coach staff, and collaborate with senior leaders to enhance teaching, learning, and quality assurance, driving improvement across the Trust.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant headteacher - Post 16 & Challenge
Coop Academy Priesthorpe
01.2016 - 09.2025
Director of Humanities
Coop Academy Priesthorpe
01.2015 - Current
Teacher
Immanuel College
02.2012 - 12.2014
Key Stage 3 Leader
Immanuel College
01.2012 - 12.2014
Masters - Teaching and Learning
Trinity College, Horsforth
09.2010 - 06.2014
Key Stage 4 Leader
Immanuel College
09.2008 - 09.2012
PGCE/FE -
University of Wales College
09.2001 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Social Policy
University of the West of England
09.1998 - 06.2001
A-Levels - History, English Literature & Sociology
Peter Symonds College
09.1994 - 07.1996
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