Seetal Patel
Yearly Years Department Leader
62 Ashburnham Drive, Watford
Summary
A highly motivated individual, who strives to identify and fulfil requirements of middle leadership within a school environment. I am looking for a career change into Sales Executive and if the chance given, prove that my experience and skills are transferable, focused with a can-do attitude in identifying short & long-term goals of organizations determined for results. It is being in a leadership position I was able to offer insight into the development of curriculum changes – ensuring coherency and progression, whilst maintaining other roles and responsibilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Years Department Leader
Maple Grove Primary School
Hemel Hempstead
2021.01 - 2022.07
- Developed initial changes in the Early Years department of the school.
- Transformed procedures to ensure statutory requirements were being followed
- Secured movement from red to green during a department safeguarding audit by Herts County Council.
- Delivered conference style meetings and communicated on all levels within the departments including parents to ensure clear communication and development of positive relationships.
Nursery Teacher
Step by Step Nursery
Watford
2020.09 - 2020.12
- Revised daily routine to ensure full coverage of EYFS curriculum.
- Delivered CPD to staff during inset, focusing upon creating an enriching outdoor learning environment.
- Planned and delivered activities to small groups and whole classes Enhanced planning cycle and format to reduce workload Interacted with parents.
- Led the Preschool team.
Year 4 Teacher & Year Lead, Pupil Premium Champion
Tennyson Road Primary School
Luton
2019.04 - 2020.04
- Developed action plan outlining how funding will be used this year, forecasted impacted, impact of previous year’s funding, breakdown of projects taking place.
- Delivered CPD to teaching staff regarding interventions for PP; closing the gap; barriers to learning; extending learning for Pupil Premium students working at greater depth.
- Supported the Pupil Premium Coordinator at a local school in evidencing use of PP grant; closing the gap; identifying impact of learning
- Analyzed half-termly data for Pupil Premium and Ever 6 students; played an active role in pupil progress meetings with staff, identifying trends in achievement for PP/Ever 6 students; holding others to account.
- Developed an evidence system for monitoring intervention and extra-curricular experiences for PP & Ever 6 pupils across the school.
Year 4 Teacher & Year Lead, Pupil Premium Champion
Tennyson Road Primary School
Luton
2018.04 - 2019.03
- Maternity Leave
Year 4 Teacher & Year Lead, Pupil Premium Champion
Tennyson Road Primary School
Luton
2014.03 - 2018.04
- Administrating assessment tasks; monitoring & analyzing formative and summative data.
- Being accountable for pupil progress for Year 4
- Monitoring planning; Ensuring coverage of National Curriculum is broad and progressive.
- Observing teaching and learning; holding staff to account using Teacher Standards.
- Coached Year 4 lead at an RI school in adapting planning, teaching approaches and assessment strategies in line with the new curriculum.
Education
NPQML - Qualification of Middle Leadership
Best Practice Network
2016.10 - 2018.03
GCSE's -
Putteridge High School
2000.09 - 2005.07
BA Honours - English With TEFL
Coventry University
2007.09 - 2010.06
A-Levels -
Luton Sixth Form College
2005.09 - 2007.06
Skills
Strong organisational Skills
undefinedAccomplishments
Food Hygiene Awareness Training - Smartlog
Turning Stones for Disadvantaged pupils – Herts Learning
Outdoor Learning for Maths in EYFS & Primary
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course
Rising Stars – Teaching Spelling
Forest Schools Outdoor Learning for English
Video Conferencing Training for Education
Read Write Inc Phonics Training
Additional Information
- Available on Request
Timeline
Early Years Department Leader
Maple Grove Primary School
2021.01 - 2022.07
Nursery Teacher
Step by Step Nursery
2020.09 - 2020.12
Year 4 Teacher & Year Lead, Pupil Premium Champion
Tennyson Road Primary School
2019.04 - 2020.04
Year 4 Teacher & Year Lead, Pupil Premium Champion
Tennyson Road Primary School
2018.04 - 2019.03
NPQML - Qualification of Middle Leadership
Best Practice Network
2016.10 - 2018.03
Year 4 Teacher & Year Lead, Pupil Premium Champion
Tennyson Road Primary School
2014.03 - 2018.04
BA Honours - English With TEFL
Coventry University
2007.09 - 2010.06
A-Levels -
Luton Sixth Form College
2005.09 - 2007.06
GCSE's -
Putteridge High School
2000.09 - 2005.07
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