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Sophie Alcock

Headteacher
Clapham,London

Summary

A dedicated education professional with a strong foundation in teaching excellence and strategic visioning, known for nurturing talent and fostering resilience. Expertise in school improvement, inclusive education knowledge and curriculum development, coupled with leadership expertise, drives successful school development strategies. Committed to advancing educational standards and creating creative learning environments that empower students and educators alike.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Headteacher

Hermitage Primary School
Wapping , London
09.2021 - Current
  • Brought about rapid school improvement in all areas to a school in need of improvement.
  • Led the school through a restructure process and the joining of a Multi-Academy trust.
  • Introduced a new progressive curriculum, meeting and exceeding the expectations of the National Curriculum.
  • Led a rigorous process of monitoring, feedback and CPD to develop teachers' and support staffs' skills.
  • Introduced an effective assessment system to track and analyse pupils' progress, ensuring the school's results are above national average in all areas.
  • Transformed the Early Years Provision to create high quality provision for our youngest pupils.
  • Introduced a new, rigorous and effective Safeguarding system.
  • Ensured that Hermitage pupils - many of whom are from underprivileged backgrounds - have access to a wide range of trips and opportunities.
  • Given pupils responsibilities across a wide range of areas, in order to increase their confidence and social skills, through our 'Job Centre.'
  • Developed systems of inclusion to improve SEN provision in the school, leading staff in the implementation of measures which will improve the educational experience for these pupils.
  • Created a strong staff team through a system of line management and performance management, empowering staff to effectively lead their subject areas and phases.
  • Worked with the Premises Manager to ensure that the school meets all Health and Safety requirements and is in good repair.
  • Developed the school community through introducing a range of parent workshops and opportunities and through the development of a school PTA.
  • Worked in partnership with the Governing body to develop a clear school Vision and associated Values to strengthen our school's ethos.
  • Worked together with the Local Authority to develop an autism resource base provision for pupils with complex needs.
  • Developed partnerships with external agencies, the local authority and the Trust to strengthen our pastoral and academic offer.

Deputy Headteacher

Alfred Salter Primary School
Canada Water, London
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Led teaching and learning across the school in a 'Requires Improvement' School, leading to a 'Good' outcome.
  • Developed a progressive curriculum in all subject areas.
  • Line managed curriculum leads to bring about strong teaching provision.
  • Introduced systems of assessment which ensured that pupils were supported to make excellent progress.
  • Led a wide range of Creative Arts projects which gave pupils opportunities to perform on London stages and to work with Shakespeare's Globe.
  • Created a school library which gave pupils access to quality literature and non-fiction.
  • Led the provision of online teaching during the pandemic.

Assistant Headteacher

Charles Dickens Primary School
Borough, London
09.2013 - 12.2017
  • English curriculum lead, leading CPD and mentoring staff to ensure high-quality output in reading and writing.
  • Creative Arts lead, leading a wide range of whole school projects, including a Silent Movie festival; a photography exhibition and a self-written opera.
  • Curriculum lead, developing progressive curriculum teaching in foundation subjects, particularly the humanities.
  • Year 5/6 lead, securing results well above national average with a challenging cohort.


Phase Leader, Creative Arts and English Lead

Charles Dickens Primary School
Borough, London
09.2010 - 08.2013

Class Teacher and French Lead

John Ruskin Primary School
Camberwell, London
09.2006 - 08.2010

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Arts in the Classroom

King's College London
London
09.2011 - 08.2014

PGCE with MfL specialism - Primary Education with MfL

Goldsmiths College, University of London
London
09.2005 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature

University of Warwick
Coventry
09.2001 - 07.2024

A-Levels - English, History, Welsh, German

Alun School
Mold, Flintshire
09.1999 - 08.2001

Skills

  • Teaching excellence
  • Strategic visioning
  • Talent nurturing
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • Inclusive education knowledge
  • Curriculum Development
  • Leadership expertise
  • School development strategies

Affiliations

  • Girlguiding leader of four age sections with 92 girls ranging in age from 4-17.

Timeline

Headteacher

Hermitage Primary School
09.2021 - Current

Deputy Headteacher

Alfred Salter Primary School
01.2018 - 08.2021

Assistant Headteacher

Charles Dickens Primary School
09.2013 - 12.2017

Master of Arts - Creative Arts in the Classroom

King's College London
09.2011 - 08.2014

Phase Leader, Creative Arts and English Lead

Charles Dickens Primary School
09.2010 - 08.2013

Class Teacher and French Lead

John Ruskin Primary School
09.2006 - 08.2010

PGCE with MfL specialism - Primary Education with MfL

Goldsmiths College, University of London
09.2005 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature

University of Warwick
09.2001 - 07.2024

A-Levels - English, History, Welsh, German

Alun School
09.1999 - 08.2001

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