Yvette Jepson
Blackburn,Lancashire
Summary
- A career of 33 years in teaching across the Primary school age range and in various management roles.
- An advocate for those who are vulnerable in terms of parents and families in the SENCO roles I have had.
- Committed to providing the best possible education and experiences for the children in my care.
- Dedicated to supporting the adults in my team.
- Enjoying establishing relationships and rapport with others quickly and congruently.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary School Teacher
Holme Slack CP Primary School
Preston, Lancashire
2014.09 - 2020.08
- Classroom teacher in an area of diversity in terms of culture, race and socio economic status and the percentage of children who had high needs.
Reception class - 1 year
Year 4 - 2 years
Year 1 - 3 years until 2020
- A focus on parental involvement and developing parents' confidence to help with literacy skills was a personal commitment.
Deputy Head Teacher
Grimsargh St Michael's C of E Primary
Preston, Lancashire
2007.01 - 2014.07
- Acting Headteacher from September 2007 until December 2007
- Monitored and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
- Demonstrated school vision in everyday personal work and practice.
- Supported head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
- Supported the Head teacher in achieving a judgement of Outstanding in 2012
- Classteacher of Year 2 children and most Special Needs Coordinator throughout the school.
Foundation Stage and KS1 Leader
Ightenhill Primary
Burnley , Lancashire
2002.01 - 2007.08
- Taught Reception class throughout my time here and totally reorganised the learning areas including Outdoor Play.
- Established a team ethic in the department of 7 classes including a SERF unit which supported children with Speech and Language needs.
- Oversaw the building of a new dining/ Hall and corridor to join KS1 to KS2.
- Liaised with a variety of support agencies and contributed to social services case conferences in Child Protection cases.
Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 Leader and SENCO
Crawshawbooth County Primary
Rawtenstall, Lancashire
1997.09 - 2002.12
- Leader of the Key stage comprising of 5 classes
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- SENCO for the whole school with 320 children on roll
- Responsibility for liaison with Pupil Referral Units, LEIS teachers, Educational Psychologists and parents and carers.
- Created a lively curriculum using national curriculum learning objectives with children's interest at the heart of it
Class Teacher
St Luke and St Philip's C of E Primary
Blackburn, Lancashire
1991.09 - 1998.12
- Taught throughout Key Stage 1
- Implemented parental involvement programs related to Literacy
- Adapted and differentiated programs of work to help children with significant needs
- Learnt about social deprivation and how it can impact through all areas of life
Class teacher
Barden County Infants
Burnley, Lancashire
1987.08 - 1991.08
- Work team teaching in SEN class Year 2
- Developed story telling resources in several languages including Bangladeshi, Punjabi and Pashto.
- Home visiting
Education
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - Counselling
Preston College
Preston 2021.09 - 2022.06
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts - Counselling
Preston College
Preston 2021.01 - 2021.04
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (3-7 yrs) - Education
Bradford Community College
Bradford 1986.09 - 1987.07
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Lancaster University
Lancaster 1983.10 - 1986.06
A-Levels - English Literature, History, R.S. General Studies
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe 1981.09 - 1983.07
O'levels - 9- O' levels including English Language B and Mathematics C
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe 1979.09 - 1981.06
Skills
- Able to work as a team and in a team
- the ability to liaise with a range of professional bodies
- good communication skills
- a sense of humour
- the drive to help others and remove barriers in the way of that help being useful
- background of a career which had a focus inclusivity in every sense of the word
- Safeguarding and Child Protection training and experience
Timeline
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - Counselling
Preston College
2021.09 - 2022.06
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts - Counselling
Preston College
2021.01 - 2021.04
Primary School Teacher
Holme Slack CP Primary School
2014.09 - 2020.08
Deputy Head Teacher
Grimsargh St Michael's C of E Primary
2007.01 - 2014.07
Foundation Stage and KS1 Leader
Ightenhill Primary
2002.01 - 2007.08
Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 Leader and SENCO
Crawshawbooth County Primary
1997.09 - 2002.12
Class Teacher
St Luke and St Philip's C of E Primary
1991.09 - 1998.12
Class teacher
Barden County Infants
1987.08 - 1991.08
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (3-7 yrs) - Education
Bradford Community College
1986.09 - 1987.07
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Lancaster University
1983.10 - 1986.06
A-Levels - English Literature, History, R.S. General Studies
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
1981.09 - 1983.07
O'levels - 9- O' levels including English Language B and Mathematics C
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
1979.09 - 1981.06