Victoria Waring
Shrewsbury,ENGLAND
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Early Years educator and leader with extensive experience in team leadership, strategic development and inclusive practice. Brings expertise in early years pedagogy, SEND and reflective, research-informed planning. A collaborative and relational leader who recognises every child's competencies, builds strong partnerships with families and communities, and champions child-centred education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
SENDCo
Madeley Nursery School
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
2023.01 - 2026.08
- Developed and embedded a graduated SEND approach for earlier identification and response.
- Led SEND provision, ensuring high-quality care and respectful practice that met diverse needs.
- Fostered positive culture around neurodiversity through attentive listening and respectful support for children, families, and staff.
- Applied SEND Code of Practice knowledge and navigated local authority systems.
- Delivered assigned tasks within tight deadlines and maintained high standards.
- Displayed respect and care by assisting colleagues and stakeholders in various situations.
Teacher
Madeley Nursery School
Telford, England
2019.09 - 2022.12
- Led the curriculum development for literacy, including oracy and phonics.
- Promoted learning, development, safety, and care of all children, fostering a supportive educational environment.
- Advocated for highest safeguarding and child protection practices as deputy designated safeguarding lead, ensuring student safety and well-being.
- Supported school aims and principles, advocating for and upholding school's educational philosophy to enhance student outcomes.
- Championed children as active constructors of knowledge, working in partnership with families and educators to enrich learning.
- Coordinated local community visits, promoting the children as active citizens and the school as a place of kinship.
- Participated actively within the senior leadership team contributing to whole school development.
- Enhanced school governance by collaborating with stakeholders to develop policies. and accountability through the role of teacher governor.
Teacher
Shrewsbury Prepatoria
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
2018.09 - 2019.08
- Tailored teaching methods to meet individual learning needs, enhancing daily inclusion.
- Designed and organised classroom environments to maximise all children's learning opportunities.
- Worked with colleagues across baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms to improve planning processes.
- Developed multiple areas of the curriculum alongside the principal.
- Contributed to an outstanding Ofsted grade in the school's first inspection.
- Promoted the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection through role as deputy designated safeguarding lead.
- Led training opportunities with staff regarding early literacy and the Reggio Emilia approach.
EYFS & KS1 Manager
Aqueduct Primary School
Telford, England
2010.09 - 2018.08
- Managed development and delivery of engaging, child-led curriculum plans.
- Led project-based learning using child-centred activities, interests, and investigations.
- Promoted early years value by implementing practical classroom routines and setting daily expectations.
- Coordinated transitions between settings, ensuring alignment of curricula and expectations for children.
- Developed Forest School provision through comprehensive planning, rigorous safety checks, and enhanced outdoor learning experiences.
- Led Read, Write Inc. reading programme, supporting phonics progression across the school.
- Acted as deputy designated safeguarding lead, maintaining clear procedures and staff guidance and promoting the highest standards.
- Served as acting assistant head during 2015-2016 to run school priorities.
EYFS & KS1 Teacher
Church Preen Primary School
Much Wenlock, England
2005.09 - 2010.08
- Teaching of Reception alongside Years 1 and 2.
- Collaborated with local pre-school to align early years curriculum and transition practices.
- Carefully coordinated cross-curricular learning environments.
- Created family learning opportunities to foster parental involvement and support children's development.
- Developed art and music throughout the school as curriculum lead for these areas.
- Engaged daily with parents to strengthen school-community relationships.
- Participated in governance decision-making processes to enhance school policies and community engagement.
Education
National Award in SEND - Education - SEND
Bath Spa University
Bath 2024.09 - 2025.11
Master of Arts - Education - Early Years
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 2018.09 - 2021.11
PGCE - Early Years and KS1 Primary Education
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool 2004.09 - 2005.08
Bachelor of Arts (MTheol) - Theology
University of St Andrews
Fife, Scotland 1999.09 - 2004.08
Skills
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Educational leadership and sustainable policy development
- Early years pedagogy and curriculum leadership
- SEND and safeguarding leadership
- Team development, mentoring and coaching
- Calm, clear and relational communication
- Partnership development and professional networking
Affiliations
- Music - playing and singing
- Pilates
- Cold water swimming
Accomplishments
- Commended by Local Authority and legal representatives for the exceptional presentation and communication of evidence at a SEND tribunal (2026)
- Invited to participate in Local Authority inclusion funding panels (2025–2026)
- Achieved Distinction grades across all MA Education assignments (2023–2024)
- ABRSM Grade 8 Clarinet
Certification
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Paediatric First Aid
Professional Development 2025-2026
Recent professional development includes a five-day study week in Reggio Emilia; Reggio Emilia principles and pedagogical documentation; autism, ADHD and demand avoidance; developmental language disorder and selective mutism; childhood anxiety; early oracy for children with EAL; and Concept Cat.
Timeline
National Award in SEND - Education - SEND
Bath Spa University
2024.09 - 2025.11
SENDCo
Madeley Nursery School
2023.01 - 2026.08
Teacher
Madeley Nursery School
2019.09 - 2022.12
Teacher
Shrewsbury Prepatoria
2018.09 - 2019.08
Master of Arts - Education - Early Years
Birmingham City University
2018.09 - 2021.11
EYFS & KS1 Manager
Aqueduct Primary School
2010.09 - 2018.08
EYFS & KS1 Teacher
Church Preen Primary School
2005.09 - 2010.08
PGCE - Early Years and KS1 Primary Education
Liverpool Hope University
2004.09 - 2005.08
Bachelor of Arts (MTheol) - Theology
University of St Andrews
1999.09 - 2004.08