Sara Longmire
Malvern,Worcestershire
Summary
Professional with an extensive educational background and exceptional communication skills, adept at processing and analysing complex information. Possesses excellent computer and literacy skills. The ability to liaise with others and can demonstrate understanding and empathy. Can maintain a professional and subjective stance whilst part of the decision-making processes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Independent Panel Member
F5 Foster Care
Tyseley
2018.06 - 2026.02
- Prepare thoroughly for panel meetings
- Engage actively in discussions to assess applicant suitability
- Communicate effectively and liaise with other panel members as appropriate
- Attend all necessary reviews, meetings, and training sessions.
- Stay updated on changes and participate in annual appraisals.
- Support decisions involving children or vulnerable adults.
Headteacher
Worcestershire County Council
Worcester
2014.09 - 2017.12
- Duties Headteacher Responsibilities - the day-to-day management, organisation and administration of the school
- Formulating overall aims and objectives and policies to drive school improvement
- Working with governors and senior colleagues to deploy staff effectively
- Liaising with other education professionals and members of the school and local community
- Motivating, training and managing staff
- Ensuring the motivation of the pupils
- Supporting the good financial management of the school
- Reporting on the school’s performance to a range of audiences, including governors, the Local Education Authority, the local community, Ofsted and others
- Assuming responsibility for pastoral care of pupils and where necessary
- Resolving major disciplinary issues with pupils, including working in partnership with the police and social services.
- Involvement / liaison and active participation in the role of safeguarding children.
- Undertaking discussions with parents about their child/ children and developing these relationships
Headteacher
North Lincolnshire County Council
South Killingholme, Immingham
2012.09 - 2014.08
- Duties Headteacher Responsibilities - the day-to-day management, organisation and administration of the school
- Formulating overall aims and objectives and policies to drive school improvement
- Working with governors and senior colleagues to deploy staff effectively
- Liaising with other education professionals and members of the school and local community
- Motivating, training and managing staff
- Ensuring the motivation of the pupils
- Supporting the good financial management of the school
- Reporting on the school’s performance to a range of audiences, including governors, the Local Education Authority, the local community, Ofsted and others
- Assuming responsibility for other legal matters in the day-to-day running of the school
- Assuming responsibility for pastoral care of pupils and where necessary
- Resolving major disciplinary issues with pupils, including working in partnership with the police and social services.
- Involvement / liaison and active participation in the role of safeguarding children.
- Undertaking discussions with parents about their child/ children and developing these relationships
Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Class teacher
North Lincolnshire County Council
Crowle, North Lincolnshire
2007.09 - 2012.08
- Monitor the pastoral development of children
- Acting Deputy Headteacher
- Key Stage 2 Coordinator
- Special Educational Needs Coordinator including liaison with relevant outside agencies - chairing meetings as appropriate - producing reports as required for liaison meetings
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Graduate Teacher Mentor
- Creative Curriculum Leader
- School Governor Representative
Class Teacher
North Lincolnshire Council
Barrow upon Humber, North Lincolnshire
2001.09 - 2007.08
- Class teacher responsibilities - create schemes of work and plan lessons and create opportunities to learn in line with National Curriculum
- Manage behaviour in the classroom and uphold the policies of the school.
- Facilitate a safe and secure learning environment for the children
- Be aware of the importance of safeguarding in the workplace.
- Monitor the pastoral development of children.
- Provide appropriate feedback on work.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual pupils and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of pupil's progress and development.
- Participate in parent meetings to share progress of children with parents and carers.
- Physical Education and Information Technology Coordinator Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
Class teacher
Somerset County Council
Wellington
1990.09 - 2001.08
- Class teacher responsibilities -
- Manage behaviour in the classroom and uphold the policies of the school.
- Facilitate a safe and secure learning environment for the children and be aware of the importance of safeguarding in the workplace.
- Monitor the pastoral development of children.
- Provide appropriate feedback on work.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual pupils and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of pupil's progress and development.
- Participate in parent meetings to share progress of children with parents and carers.
- Physical Education and Information Technology Coordinator
Education
B Ed Hons - Drama as Education
Polytechnic South West (Exeter University)
Exeter, Devon 1986.10 - 1990.07
Level C A Level E A Level E - Mathematics English French
Chase High School
Malvern 1984.09 - 1986.07
O Level C O Level C O Level C O Level B - Biology English Lit English Lang French Drama
Newlands Comprehensive
Maidenhead 1979.09 - 1984.07
Skills
- Extensive education background
- Communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent literacy skills
- The ability to read, process, interpret and analyse large amounts of complex information
- The ability to make an assessment and to form a view, based on the written and verbal information presented
- Confidence
- Ability to articulate
- Empathy
- The ability to use personal and/or professional knowledge and experience to contribute to discussions and decision making in a balanced and informed manner
- The ability to work co-operatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Punctuality
Additional information regarding Education and Employment Gaps
- January 2018 – June 2018 Retired
- August 1984 – September 1984 Relocated with parents to Malvern - summer holidays before starting A Levels
- August 1986 – October 1986 Summer job working at Malvern Hills Shop (Now known as Sally’s Place – under different management)
- August 1990 - September Summer job working at Malvern Hills Shop (Now known as Sally’s place – under different management)
Timeline
Independent Panel Member
F5 Foster Care
2018.06 - 2026.02
Headteacher
Worcestershire County Council
2014.09 - 2017.12
Headteacher
North Lincolnshire County Council
2012.09 - 2014.08
Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Class teacher
North Lincolnshire County Council
2007.09 - 2012.08
Class Teacher
North Lincolnshire Council
2001.09 - 2007.08
Class teacher
Somerset County Council
1990.09 - 2001.08
B Ed Hons - Drama as Education
Polytechnic South West (Exeter University)
1986.10 - 1990.07
Level C A Level E A Level E - Mathematics English French
Chase High School
1984.09 - 1986.07
O Level C O Level C O Level C O Level B - Biology English Lit English Lang French Drama
Newlands Comprehensive
1979.09 - 1984.07