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Pol-EdCommunications Officer
Jan. 2024West Yorkshire, England, United KingdomCommunications Officer for West Yorkshire Police’s Pol-Ed initiative.
Yorkshire and the Humber Maths HubPrimary Maths Mastery Specialist
Sep. 2018 - Jul. 2023West Yorkshire/Yorkshire and Humber Maths HubsRecognised as SME tasked with the planning and delivery of Developing, Embedding and Sustaining Primary Mastery programmes, working alongside a range of professionals in a variety of schools and settings to help raise standards of mathematics teaching across Kirklees
Kirklees Council: Gomersal St. Mary’s CE(C) Primary SchoolClass Teacher and Computing Subject Leader
Sep. 2011 - Dec. 2023Gomersal, England, United Kingdom● Deliver a range of lessons to 1, 3, 4 and 5 year groups, plan lessons to enable efficient marking and feedback with the aim of addressing knowledge gaps and misconceptions
● Structure the curriculum and implement changes into schemes of work, series of lessons and individual lesson plans
● Provide support with the development of the school by implementing new curriculum in the capacity of Computing Subject Lead
● Engage with pupils to develop their enthusiasm for the subject, which has led to high attainment levels throughout assessments and exams
● Monitor pupils progress by marking and assessing work, engage the class with group discussions and question and answering sessions ● Promote an inclusive learning environment by undertaking in-depth assessments of pupils, translate findings to develop and embed packages of support in place, employ strong communication skills to establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including SENDCO and external agencies
● Direct the upskilling of teaching and non-teaching staff by designing and facilitating targeted training sessions relating to increasing the computing skills
● Promote a positive culture through reward and mutual respect, and set clear boundaries of behaviour expectations to cultivate students that are aspiring, disciplined, and well-rounded ● Comply with all school policies, including Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, and Class Behaviour to create a classroom environment that is centred on learning
● Play a key role in parents evenings to provide updates to parents/carers
● At the forefront of developing and managing the school’s website, developing the theme and ensure that content is compliant with government regulations while remaining relevant to parents
Kirklees Council: Millbridge JIN SchoolClass teacher
Sep. 2007 - Aug. 2011Liversedge, England, United Kingdom● Designed and delivered engaging lessons to years 3,4 and 5, as well as serving as Mathematics Teacher to pupils in year 6 and Geography subject leader; adapted all lessons to suit pupils learning styles and needs
● Maintained a reflective approach to delivery, assessed the effectiveness of strategies and adapting as required
● Gathered and analysed key data to inform strategic planning and the raising of standards within the school
● Liaised with parents, carers and external agencies to maintain a cohesive approach to the care and education of each child and ensure best outcomes
● Developed and supported extra curriculum programmes with a focus on Geography, in mixed age settings in collaboration with other teaching professionals
DebenhamsSales Advisor
Jan. 2007 - Sep. 2007Leeds, England, United KingdomSales adviser in the White Rose Centre store Menswear department with responsibility for the training of staff on computer systems and till points as well as staff mentoring.
Select EducationSupply Teacher
Jan. 2007 - Aug. 2007West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom● Provided daily supply cover for a variety of different schools at short notice
● Built instant rapport with colleagues in order to maintain an effective working environment
● Motivated and stimulated children's learning abilities
● Developed and produced visual aids and teaching resources; organised learning materials ● Worked with other professionals, including teaching assistants and volunteers to plan and coordinate work
Leeds City CouncilTeacher
Mar. 2006 - Dec. 2006Pudsey, England, United KingdomClass teacher in a mixed Year 3/4 class, covering a maternity leave.
DebenhamsSales Advisor
Sep. 2000 - Mar. 2006Leeds, England, United KingdomSales adviser in the White Rose Centre store Home department with responsibility for the training of staff on computer systems and till points as well as staff mentoring.
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