Sandra Meehan

• Managed staff recruitment, training, and professional development to maintain high teaching standards.
• Recruited educators and support staff to maximise programme success.
• Directed safeguarding procedures, maintaining a safe and secure environment for pupils and staff.
• Established behaviour management protocols to enhance classroom discipline.
• Implemented behavioural management policies, fostering a positive and conducive learning environment.
• Fostered a supportive learning environment, significantly reducing student behavioural issues.
• Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioural and learning issues with proactive approaches.
• Chaired meetings with parents and teachers to discuss student progress and address concerns.
• Facilitated parental involvement programmes, strengthening school-community relationships.
• Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
• Performed lesson observations to measure teaching performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Analysed student data to identify areas for curriculum improvement and targeted intervention.
• Created behaviour management strategies conducive to a productive learning environment.
• Designed and implemented successful strategies for improving student attendance and punctuality.
• Organised school events and extracurricular activities, enriching the educational experience for pupils.
• Spearheaded extracurricular activities that promoted leadership skills and team spirit among students.
• Facilitated staff meetings and professional development workshops, promoting collaborative teaching practices.
• Chaired parent-teacher meetings, fostering open dialogue and partnerships in pupil education.
• Reviewed and updated school policies in compliance with national educational standards and regulations.
• Coordinated with governors, parents, and external agencies to support pupil welfare and progress.
• Analysed pupil performance data to identify areas for improvement and targeted intervention strategies.
• Oversaw management of educational facilities, arranging necessary maintenance and repairs.

Led phonics, early reading, maths, art, and DT, improving consistency and outcomes.

• Contributed to whole-school development planning, monitoring cycles, and curriculum design, enhancing educational strategies and student engagement.
• Delivered EYFS training for all EYFS teachers across the Acorn Education Trust for one year.
• Completed Trust leadership training, strengthening strategic leadership skills.
• Supported the SENCO with complex and challenging cases, including multi-agency involvement.
• Liaised closely with parents to support children facing educational challenges, fostering strong communication and collaborative strategies.
• Organised schedules for interventions and support programmes, streamlining processes for ELSA, Thrive, and additional support initiatives.
• Small Village Church of England Primary School 2023 – Present

Delivered high-quality teaching across EYFS and KS1, including mixed-age classes.

• Created nurturing, inclusive learning environments rooted in early childhood pedagogy.
• Delivered targeted support for SEMH children using Thrive principles and trauma-informed approaches, fostering emotional resilience and improved learning outcomes.
• Led curriculum progression in phonics, early reading, maths, art, and DT, ensuring clear sequencing and high expectations.
• Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
• Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
• Monitored and reported on student progress, facilitating achievement of learning goals through tailored feedback and intervention strategies.
• Assessed student progress through regular tests, assignments, and feedback sessions.
• Cultivated strong relationships with parents and the PTA, enhancing community engagement and support for school initiatives.
• Small Village Church of England Primary School 2020 – Present

Provided whole-class cover and tailored support through small-group interventions and 1:1 sessions, enhancing student learning experiences.

Supported phonics, early reading, and maths interventions with measurable impact.

• Delivered educational support for minority students, increasing their engagement and participation in learning activities.
• Enhanced pastoral care and supported a nurturing school ethos, fostering a sense of belonging among students.
• Developed strong relationships with families and supported children with additional needs.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Small Village Church of England Primary School 2018 – 2020

• Provided PPA cover across all year groups, including planning, assessing, and marking to support curriculum delivery.
• Facilitated mastery of learning concepts through tailored one-on-one and small group tutoring.
• Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
• Adapted teaching materials to meet the specific needs of individuals, fostering inclusive education.
• taught phonics daily to a mixed-aged group following an SSP
• Assisted in the creation and maintenance of a safe classroom environment, minimising risks and hazards.
• Maintained classroom cleanliness and organisation, creating an effective learning environment.

• Supported early childhood education as a nanny, teaching assistant, and nursery manager across multiple locations while handling household responsibilities and raising two children.