Sarah Halpin-Jones

As a Functional Skills English and Culture Tutor for the 2025 Gurkha intake into the British Army, I planned and delivered English lessons tailored to ESOL learners, focusing on practical communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. I differentiated instruction to support varying proficiency levels and designed a bespoke cultural orientation programme to aid recruits in adapting to British values, customs, and societal expectations. My approach incorporated inclusive, learner-centred strategies and formative assessment to track progress and provide targeted support. Working closely with military staff, I helped recruits develop the language skills and cultural awareness necessary for successful integration into both the Army and wider UK society.

KS2 teacher with most of the time spent teaching upper KS2 children who was responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated lessons encompassing all the national curriculum. Regularly conducted formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and inform teaching, whilst maintaining a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies. I was responsible for supporting children within my year group with SEN challenges before being asked to support the wider school with their support for SEN pupils. I worked closely with colleagues, parents and external agencies to support student learning and ensured all adults working within my classroom and visiting the school adhered to safeguarding policies and procedures.

I provided tailored learning to specific children, focusing on their unique and individual learning needs and challenges, whilst being responsible for implementing behaviour management strategies and plans to help manage and improve behaviour with a focus on promoting positive social interactions. I recognised emotional challenges children and young people were facing and provided the correct support whilst helping them develop confidence band self esteem. Whilst working in KS4 I helped develop strategies to make learning accessible for young people to enable them to get the best outcome within school.

Within this role I supported student learning and ensured a productive educational environment was accessible for all children. I was responsible for implementing Individual Learning Plans for children and adapted each whole class activity to meet specific learning needs ensuring objectives were met by all children. Whilst doing this I monitored children's progress and provided feedback to them and teachers when required.I worked closely with teachers, external agencies and other support staff to ensure a cohesive approach was taken towards each student’s education.

I was responsible for managing a 1*'s calendar, scheduling appointments and co-ordinating meetings. I worked collaboratively with others to help plan and deliver the inaugural Naval People Service conference on behalf of the Naval Secretary which resulted in being awarded a commendation. In addition to this I was responsible for handling sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Alongside my responsibility as PA to Head of Navel People Support I also undertook the role of PA to the Chief Technology Officer.

I was responsible for my own cases from client onboarding to exchange of contracts for house sales. I assisted in managing case files, maintaining organisation and tracking deadlines to ensure timely filing and responses. I communicated with various stakeholders to gather information and update people on case progression. I prepared and filed legal documents adhering to procedural rules and deadlines.