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Zaheda Adam

Head Teacher
Dewsbury,West Yorkshire

Summary

Motivated and experienced school leader committed to driving academic progress. Collaborative and communicative individual with history of sound decision-making and school improvement. Dedicated to supporting inclusive and engaging learning programmes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head Teacher

Kirklees LA Bywell C.E. (C) Junior School
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
05.2014 - Current
  • Take lead role in managing student behaviour across school following set school policies for discipline.
  • Set the school vision and demonstrate it in in everyday personal work and practice.
  • Build high performing teams.
  • Support other Head Teachers across Kirklees to improve pupil standards.
  • Create partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development.
  • Devise curriculum strategy to meet national targets.
  • Forge positive external relationships for improved community integration.
  • Promote and safeguarded welfare of children and young people
  • Manage teaching and learning development to better student attainment standards.
  • Challenge areas of poor performance for raised teaching standards.
  • Enrich learning environments to stimulate student learning and achievement.
  • Monitor and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
  • Communicated relevant information to staff on time for smooth flow of school activities.

Deputy Head Teacher

Kirklees LA - Bywell C.E. (C) Junior School
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
01.2009 - 05.2015
  • Assisted head teacher in annual budget planning and monitoring.
  • Monitored and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
  • Worked with head teacher to deliver appropriate programmes of professional development for staff.
  • Helped head teacher develop accurate account of school performance to governors, parents and other stakeholders.
  • Advanced teaching styles through staff mentoring for maximised student engagement.
  • Supported head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
  • Deputised in head teacher's absence to lead high-achieving teaching staff.
  • Challenged areas of poor performance for raised teaching standards.
  • Promoted extra-curricular activities aligned to educational targets.
  • Devised curriculum strategy to meet national targets.

Class Teacher

Hopton Primary School
Mirfield, West Yokshire
01.2003 - 12.2008
  • Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
  • Achieved exceptional student results in line with curriculum targets, growing overall school performance.
  • Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
  • Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
  • Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
  • Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Developed teaching pedagogy and skills for all teachers.

Primary Class Teacher

Kirklees LA - MIll Lane School
Batley, West Yorkshire
01.1999 - 12.2002
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Marked and provided constructive feedback on homework tasks and class projects.
  • Led parent meetings to discuss student attendance, attainment and behaviour.
  • Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
  • Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
  • Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
  • Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
  • Encouraged personal development by motivating students to use mental and social capabilities.
  • Planned and presented lessons catering to varying needs and abilities.
  • Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
  • Organised and took part in school events, outings and activities happening during weekends and evenings.
  • Prepared and presented informative reports to parents.
  • Supervised sports, excursions and other extra-curricular activities.

Management Accountant

Benefits Agency
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.1993 - 08.1998
  • Prepared and developed monthly management packs, accounts and KPIs.
  • Calculated and posted month end journals in full compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
  • Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
  • Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.

Education

NPQH - School Leadership

National College of School Leadership
Leeds
05.2010 - 02.2011

PGCE - Primary

Bradford University
Bradford
09.1998 - 07.1999

Accountancy

University of Central Lancashire
Preston
09.1987 - 06.1990

A-Levels - Economics, Communication Studies and Sociology

Preston College
Preston
09.1985 - 06.1987

GCSE - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Textiles, French, Spanish, ICT, Biology and Chemistry.

Tulketh High School
Preston
09.1980 - 07.1985

Skills

  • Inspiring leadership style
  • Highly motivated
  • Ofsted knowledge
  • Exceptionally organised
  • Effective communicator
  • National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) certified
  • Adaptive learning
  • Parental engagement and involvement
  • Strategic educational management

Languages

English
Native

Interests

Travel, Cooking and Reading.  Very proud of being a mother of three teenagers!

Timeline

Head Teacher

Kirklees LA Bywell C.E. (C) Junior School
05.2014 - Current

NPQH - School Leadership

National College of School Leadership
05.2010 - 02.2011

Deputy Head Teacher

Kirklees LA - Bywell C.E. (C) Junior School
01.2009 - 05.2015

Class Teacher

Hopton Primary School
01.2003 - 12.2008

Primary Class Teacher

Kirklees LA - MIll Lane School
01.1999 - 12.2002

PGCE - Primary

Bradford University
09.1998 - 07.1999

Management Accountant

Benefits Agency
01.1993 - 08.1998

Accountancy

University of Central Lancashire
09.1987 - 06.1990

A-Levels - Economics, Communication Studies and Sociology

Preston College
09.1985 - 06.1987

GCSE - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Textiles, French, Spanish, ICT, Biology and Chemistry.

Tulketh High School
09.1980 - 07.1985

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