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Work history
Education
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Thomas Jones

Ammanford

Summary

Experienced ALENCo and Specialist Teaching Facility Manager with expertise in leading inclusive education for pupils with ALN and moderate learning difficulties. Skilled in curriculum development, team leadership, and delivering differentiated, person-centred teaching. Proven ability to coordinate interventions, monitor progress, and work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to maximise pupil outcomes. Committed to creating supportive, empowering learning environments that enable all learners to achieve their full potential.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Specialist Teaching Facility Manager

Bishop Gore School
Swansea
09.2018 - Current

Extensive experience working in a specialist teaching facility for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, delivering tailored support to meet diverse learning needs. Skilled in adapting resources and teaching strategies to promote engagement, independence, and confidence. Proven experience in curriculum development, designing and implementing differentiated programmes that support individual learning pathways. Strong leadership experience, managing and supporting a team of teachers and teaching assistants to ensure high-quality, consistent provision. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and families. Demonstrates patience, flexibility, and a strong commitment to inclusive education, enabling pupils to achieve individual goals and celebrate progress.

Inclusion Manager

Bishop Gore School
Swansea
09.2011 - 08.2018

Experienced Inclusion Manager combining the responsibilities of SENCO and specialist teacher, leading whole-school provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Skilled in identifying needs, coordinating targeted interventions, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, including EHCP processes and inclusive practice. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic SEND provision, alongside delivering high-quality, differentiated teaching to support a range of learning needs. Strong leadership and organisational skills, managing staff, supporting professional development, and working collaboratively with families, external agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential.

Teacher of English and Additional Learning Needs

Bishop Gore School
Swansea
09.2003 - 08.2011

Experienced teacher of English and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) with a strong track record of supporting diverse learners across a range of abilities. Skilled in designing and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that promote literacy, confidence, and academic progress, while adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs. Demonstrates a compassionate, student-centred approach, fostering an inclusive classroom environment where all learners feel supported and valued. Experienced in working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to develop and implement effective support plans, monitor progress, and ensure positive outcomes for students with additional needs.

Education

Post Graduate Award of Proficiency in Assessment - Psychometric Testing

Communicate-ed
09.2017 - 06.2019

Graduate Diploma in Education - Teaching pupils with specific learning difficulties

Swansea Metropolitan University
Swansea
09.2011 - 06.2013

Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Education

Swansea Metropolitan University
Swansea
09.2002 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Arts -

Trinity College Carmarthen
Carmarthen
09.1999 - 06.2002

Skills

Highly skilled ALENCo and Specialist Teaching Facility Manager with extensive experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and moderate learning difficulties Experienced in identifying needs, coordinating provision, and implementing person-centred approaches in line with the ALN Code for Wales Strong leadership and management skills, including overseeing specialist staff teams, developing curriculum, managing resources, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning environments Excellent communicator, building positive relationships with pupils, families, staff, and external agencies Skilled in monitoring progress, analysing data, and adapting interventions to maximise outcomes Brings a proactive, empathetic, and solution-focused approach to fostering inclusive, supportive learning for all pupils

Affiliations

  • Cycling, cooking and reading

Certification

I am a Level 7 qualified specialist in assessment for access arrangements.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Specialist Teaching Facility Manager

Bishop Gore School
09.2018 - Current

Post Graduate Award of Proficiency in Assessment - Psychometric Testing

Communicate-ed
09.2017 - 06.2019

Inclusion Manager

Bishop Gore School
09.2011 - 08.2018

Graduate Diploma in Education - Teaching pupils with specific learning difficulties

Swansea Metropolitan University
09.2011 - 06.2013

Teacher of English and Additional Learning Needs

Bishop Gore School
09.2003 - 08.2011

Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Education

Swansea Metropolitan University
09.2002 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Arts -

Trinity College Carmarthen
09.1999 - 06.2002
Thomas Jones