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Teaching, for me, is a profound privilege. Throughout my extensive career, I have taught and nurtured countless pupils aged 5-13, witnessing their academic and personal growth. As an experienced educator, I seek a role that prioritises children’s holistic development and values staff dedication to fostering optimal outcomes. I bring a wealth of experience in teaching across various year groups, leading key subjects, and supporting literacy development. I am also a children’s book author with a passion for writing and editing.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Writer at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - PresentChildren's book author with two years of experience. Also experienced in editing and proofreading, skills developed through teaching career and writing journey.
Class Teacher at Epworth Primary Academy
September 1, 2021 - PresentTeaching across KS2, planning lessons, managing duties and staff meetings. Lead teacher for writing and science for two years each. Handling data, assessments, support planning and provision mapping. Organising extracurricular clubs.
Class Teacher at Shawwood Academy
August 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025Teaching Year 6, planning lessons and duties, participating in staff meetings, Creative Curriculum delivery, monitoring data and assessments, support planning and provision mapping.
Class Teacher at Willoughby Road Academy
March 1, 2020 - July 18, 2025Teaching year 4, planning lessons and duties, conducting staff meetings, lead teacher for MFL, managing data and assessments, support planning and provision mapping.
Class Teacher/KS2 Lead at King Edward Primary School
August 31, 2019 - July 18, 2025Teaching year 6 class, planning and leading humanities across the school. Member of Senior Leadership Team. Responsible for data, assessments, support plans and provision mapping.
Class Teacher at Bentley New Village Primary School
July 31, 2018 - July 18, 2025Teaching year 1/2 class, planning lessons, duty management, staff meetings. Monitoring data, assessments, support plans and provision planning. Managing teaching assistants in classroom.
Literacy Improvement Partner at Chadsmoor Primary
November 30, 2016 - July 18, 2025Developing literacy across the curriculum, training staff in literacy teaching and planning, supporting NQTs, developing assessment protocols, working with literacy co-ordinator on action plans and whole school initiatives.
SenCo and Year 6 Class Teacher at Silkmore Primary Academy
April 30, 2016 - July 18, 2025Managing SEN registered pupils, arranging reviews and meetings with outside agencies, monitoring intervention programmes, classroom teacher for year 6, member of senior leadership team, organising booster classes for core subjects.
Curriculum Leader for Literacy at Walton Priory Middle School
August 31, 2015 - July 18, 2025Part of extended leadership team, performance management manager. Developed English curriculum for years 5-8 and overview for years 1-4. Created resources, monitored attainment and progress. Monitored teaching through moderation, book trawls, learning walks and observations. Produced and analysed data, ran staff training sessions, form tutor for year 8 and ran extracurricular clubs and trips.
Class Teacher at Bilbrook Middle School
August 31, 2012 - July 18, 2025Year 6 tutor, taught mainly English and humanities from year 5-8. Managed two departments with budgets, part of extended SLT, deputised in absence of Deputy. Developed schemes of work, led staff performance management, assessed pupil progress, conducted book trawls and lesson observations, developed intervention programmes.
Class Teacher at Bentley West Primary School
August 31, 2009 - July 18, 2025Teaching year 3, developed lesson and long-term planning using thematic approach. Delivered renewed literacy and maths frameworks. Group planning including thematic weeks and school events. Worked with pupils of diverse abilities including SEN and hearing impaired children. Managed pastoral aspects and extracurricular activities like craft club, sports groups, productions and choir. Completed NQT year.
Writer at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - PresentChildren's book author with two years of experience. Background includes extensive experience in editing and proofreading, honed through both teaching and writing career.
Class Teacher at Epworth Primary Academy
September 1, 2021 - PresentTeaching across KS2 including planning, duty, staff meetings. Served as lead teacher for writing and science for two years each. Managed data, assessments, support planning, provision mapping, and extracurricular clubs.
Class Teacher at Shawwood Academy
August 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025Teaching Year 6 including planning, duty, staff meetings, implementing creative curriculum, managing data, assessments, support planning and provision mapping.
Class Teacher at Willoughby Road Academy
March 1, 2020 - July 18, 2025Teaching Year 4 with responsibilities including planning, duty, staff meetings. Lead teacher for MFL. Managed data, assessments, support planning and provision mapping.
Class Teacher/KS2 Lead at King Edward Primary School
August 31, 2019 - July 18, 2025Teaching Year 6 class. Planned and led humanities across the school. Served as a member of Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Managed data, assessments, support plans, and provision mapping.
Class Teacher at Bentley New Village Primary School
July 31, 2018 - July 18, 2025Teaching Year 1/2 class, planning lessons, duty, staff meetings, data management, assessments, support plans and provision planning. Utilized Teaching Assistants in classroom.
Literacy Improvement Partner at Chadsmoor Primary
November 30, 2016 - July 18, 2025Developed the role of literacy across the curriculum. Trained staff in all aspects of teaching literacy including 1 to 1 training, planning, team teaching, and NQT support. Developed assessment protocols, improved understanding of action plans, created whole school reading and writing opportunities, introduced reading schemes, competitions, spelling programs and managed pupil voice.
SenCo and Year 6 Class Teacher at Silkmore Primary Academy
April 1, 2016 - July 18, 2025Managed SEN registered pupils across the school including arranging reviews and meetings with outside agencies, monitored intervention programs. Responsible for teaching, planning and assessing a Year 6 classroom. Member of school SLT with involvement in meetings concerning school matters with head and governing body. Organised and managed booster classes for core subjects.
Curriculum Leader for Literacy at Walton Priory Middle School
August 31, 2015 - July 18, 2025Part of extended leadership team and performance management manager. Developed new English curriculum plans for years 5-8, developed resources, monitored attainment and progress, and conducted staff moderation, book trawls, learning walks, and observations. Produced and analyzed data, ran staff training sessions, managed form tutor and pastoral duties, and organised clubs and trips including theatre and author visits.
Class Teacher at Bilbrook Middle School
August 31, 2012 - July 18, 2025Year 6 tutor with daily responsibilities. Taught a variety of classes (Years 5-8) mainly English & Humanities. Led two departments with three budgets, part of extended SLT, acted in charge during Deputy's absence. Developed schemes of work, plans, resources, line managed staff, conducted performance management, used varied assessment techniques, reviewed pupil progress, and conducted book trawls and lesson observations. Developed intervention programs and attended network subject meetings.
Class Teacher at Bentley West Primary School
August 31, 2009 - July 18, 2025Year 3 teacher developing planning across curriculum with a thematic approach. Used renewed frameworks for Literacy and Maths for KS2 with assessment monitoring. Participated in group planning including thematic weeks, ran inspire days, taught varied abilities including SEN and hearing impaired children. Managed pastoral duties and extracurricular activities including craft club, sports groups, productions, and choir. Completed NQT year.
Education
HEA Fellow at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018PGCert at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017MA at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014PGCE at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007BA(Hons) at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006HEA Fellow at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018PGCert Research Methods at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017MA at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014PGCE – Primary General at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007BA(Hons) at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Qualifications
HEA Fellow
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018PGCert Research Methods
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017MA in Education Teaching and Learning
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014HEA Fellow
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018PGCert Research Methods
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017MA in Education Teaching and Learning
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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