Thomas Cox
Cardiff,Cardiff
Summary
Experienced and committed History educator with a strong track record of excellent curricula practice that promotes equity, fascination and high attainment for all learners. I am deeply committed to fostering rigorous and engaging learning environments where every student can thrive. Passionate about developing both subject and subject pedagogical knowledge I consistently seek to embed best practice and innovation across my department and contribute to whole-school improvement. Aspiring to transition into senior leadership in order to progress the impact I might have to a whole school context, I bring a proven capacity for strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a dedication to excellence in intent and implementation in the classroom
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of History
Fitzalan High School
Cardiff, Cardiff
12.2022 - Current
- Strategically led to History department to recognition for curricula excellence from Estyn
- Worked to promote an environment of positive accountability where professional development is the core tenet
- Delivered whole school CPD on appropriate challange for all learners
- Led coherence meeting with primaries regarding cluster progression in Humanities
- Involved in the focus group which has reformed the strategy for Teaching and Learnign at Fitzalan
Second in History
The Weald school
Billingshurst, West Sussex
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Fostered a love for history by creating engaging lesson plans and leading on year 10 and 11 curriculum provision.
- Led on strategic and targetted intervetion for both GCSE and A-Level historians.
- Achieved progress 8 scores of 1.06 and 1.42 grades per student with 2022 exam classes.
- Led and co-led whole school pedagogical reading groups and workshops for ECT's as well as established staff on evidence based practice.
- Involved in leading the regional cooperative for History Teaching
Teacher of History
The Ferrers School
Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Revolutionised KS3, taking sole ownership for the creation of complete schemes of learning for both 7 and 8.
- Focus placed on the establishment of strong relationships with both pupils and staff
- Involvement in Northamptonshire teaching and and learningcommunity through visits to other school and attendance at the yearly conference
Education
Master of Arts - Ancient History and Classical Antiquity
University of Swansea
01.2015 - 01.2016
PGCE - History
University of Sussex
01.2017 - 01.2018
BA Hons - Ancient History
University of Swansea
01.2012 - 01.2015
A-level - Biology, Economics, Classics
The College of Richard Collyer
01.2009 - 01.2011
Certification
Achieved the National Professional Qualification in Leading Teaching in 2023
Undertook the Historical Association's Middle Leaders course
Chartered Teacher of History achieved in 2024
References
- Rhys Hopkins, Deputy Head Teacher of the Ferrers School, Leckwith Rd, Cardiff CF11 8AP, 029 2023 2850, RHO@Fitzalan.cardiff.sch.uk
- Anna Tindall Cousins, Assisstant Head of History at the Ferrers School, Leckwith Rd, Cardiff CF11 8AP, 029 2023 2850, ATC@Fitzalan.cardiff.sch.uk
Timeline
Head of History
Fitzalan High School
12.2022 - Current
Second in History
The Weald school
09.2019 - 12.2022
Teacher of History
The Ferrers School
09.2018 - 07.2019
PGCE - History
University of Sussex
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Ancient History and Classical Antiquity
University of Swansea
01.2015 - 01.2016
BA Hons - Ancient History
University of Swansea
01.2012 - 01.2015
A-level - Biology, Economics, Classics
The College of Richard Collyer
01.2009 - 01.2011
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