Connor Marston
Head of Extracurricular Music & Teacher of MFL at North Halifax Grammar School- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Catalan Limited working proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Apple Teacher
AppleMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Qualified Teacher Status
Department for EducationMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) EnglandNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Institut Ramon Llull Level B1 Certificate in Catalan, Pass
Institut Ramon Llull (bcn)Sep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
ABRSM Grade 8 Clarinet
ABRSMMar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
LCM Grade 8 Piano (Distinction)
London College of Music ExaminationsDec, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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North Halifax Grammar School
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Extracurricular Music & Teacher of MFL
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Jul 2023 - Present
I am responsible for the extracurricular music provision for a top Northern Grammar School. Working under the Director of Music (also Director of Sixth Form) I manage no fewer than eight weekly music ensembles in school. Furthermore with eight visiting members of instrumental staff, over 150 weekly music lessons take place within the school. I coordinate the school’s annual Music Competition, Christmas Carol Service in conjunction with Halifax Minster and the school offers a biannual musical production. We hope to have our first post-pandemic tour in 2024/25. My role also involves outreach work with local refugee centre St. Augustines, and my extracurricular experience also branches into my MFL teaching role, leading on annual foreign visits to France and Spain for KS4 students. Show less
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Staff Trustee; Director of the Academy Trust
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Mar 2021 - Present
I am the staff member of the school’s governing body. I contribute to FGB meetings and business from a school employee’s perspective, vote in school governance matters and act as a Director of the Academy Trust. I am an active member of the Data Working Group and I bring my educational experience to the table when discussing performance data with stakeholders. I am highly skilled in understanding, handling and manipulating data using systems such as SISRA and I can present this to others from non-education backgrounds in a clear and understandable manner which helps when driving strategic decisions moving forward. Show less
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Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages & Performing Arts
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2023
I teach a variety of classes at the school in French (from Year 7 to GCSE) and Spanish (from Year 7 to A-Level). I contribute to the overall MFL curriculum intent and I am responsible for the design and delivery of my own lessons and pride myself in creating and teaching high-quality MFL lessons at the school. I am currently responsible for the majority of Key Stage 3 French, ensuring the departmental offering is of a high quality to allow the pupils to succeed. In addition, I teach Music at Key Stage 3 as part of my contracted timetable, drawing in on my previous experience. I teach all areas of the course: composition, performance and music theory. I am also actively involved in extracurricular Performing Arts. Working in an academically selective school, I constantly drive to provide teaching of a high standard which allows pupils to stretch their learning potential. I am responsible for behaviour management within my classroom, data collection for all of my teaching groups and I provide an element of pastoral support to pupils in the school. As a Key Stage 5 form tutor, I have experience in managing UCAS references and supporting pupils’ university and college applications. I have a high level of skill using computer systems to handle data such as SIMS and SISRA and support the management of data handling within my department. As a certified Apple Teacher, I aim to use my expertise in using iPads in the classroom to increase the benefit of technology for learning and to improve pupil progress, and I am confident using and promoting the more widespread use of platforms such as Education Perfect, Language Gym and Quizlet to support pupils’ autonomous learning. I am currently working to achieve my NPQ in Leading Teaching in Autumn 2023 with Ambition Institute to support me in my next career move. Show less
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St. Margaret’s Parish Church, Horsforth
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Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Choir Director & Organist
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Dec 2021 - Present
I lead the adult choir at a large parish church on the outskirts of Leeds. My role comprises selecting appropriate music for a group of eight adult singers who lead the music for Sunday worship at least twice a month. I plan and run rehearsals weekly. I work with the vicar and all-age Choir Director in the selection of hymns and also work with the all-age Choir Director to manage the music across the church as a whole. I manage the organ rota and work on a team of five regular organists who provide accompaniment for regular services, weddings and funerals. Show less
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Harrogate Grammar School
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher of French, Spanish and German
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Following my training placement at Harrogate Grammar School, I was employed by the school to support the MFL department’s increased workload in light of the COVID-19 pandemic which had forced schools to completely close for the large majority of the term. My main role was supporting the school’s large cohort of Year 10 students with 1:1 intervention via online conversation classes in MFL. I planned and delivered bespoke classes for Year 10 pupils whilst continuing to co-manage the remote learning provision for Years 7 and 9 French during this time. I also supported colleagues in the department during particularly busy periods of the school closures. Show less
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Trainee Teacher of French, Spanish and German
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
During my second placement I took responsibility for a wider range of classes across Key Stages 3 to 5 in French, Spanish and German. I developed my skills in classroom management, lesson and assessment planning and delivery and data administration in school. I was mentored by Adrian Stipetic who is also the school’s MFL Faculty Leader.
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Prince Henry's Grammar School, Specialist Language College
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Otley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Trainee Teacher of French, Spanish and German
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
My first placement as a trainee teacher was at Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Otley. On this placement I was working with a large team of experienced and specialist teachers, in order to learn and develop some of the core principles of secondary teaching, teaching classes across the MFL department in French (KS3-4), Spanish (KS3-5) and German (KS3) and additionally gaining experience of MFL at KS2 through the school’s Primary MFL Intervention programme. I also had joint responsibility for a Year 13 form group, working alongside an experienced KS5 tutor, assisting with University applications, personal statements and references and contributing to the Sixth Form extended curriculum (enrichment and PSHE programmes). I was fortunate to be mentored by Joanna Barber, who is a highly experienced ITT tutor and Faculty Leader and who is also the MFL subject leader for the Red Kite Alliance school network. Show less
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Self Employed
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Málaga, Spain
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English (ESL) Teacher
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2019
I gave private 1:1 classes to primary and secondary (ESO) school children and adult learners in the Málaga area, from level A2 to C1, supporting their learning of English as a second language. Most classes reinforced students' grammar and vocabulary through conversation in English but I tailored each class to each student and their individual needs. After moving back to the U.K. I continued to give lessons via Skype to EOI adult students studying for official C1 level examinations. I gave private 1:1 classes to primary and secondary (ESO) school children and adult learners in the Málaga area, from level A2 to C1, supporting their learning of English as a second language. Most classes reinforced students' grammar and vocabulary through conversation in English but I tailored each class to each student and their individual needs. After moving back to the U.K. I continued to give lessons via Skype to EOI adult students studying for official C1 level examinations.
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C.P. Pintor Félix Revello de Toro
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Málaga, Spain
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English Language Assistant
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Oct 2017 - May 2018
I worked as an English Language Assistant in the bilingual public school Félix Revello de Toro supporting the Spanish Ministry of Education's Programme of Bilingual Education. On one site is a bilingual (Spanish and English) educational provision for 3 to 16 year olds and I was mostly responsible for the middle tier of pupils (age 7-12) as the native English language speaker, reporting to the Head of Bilingual Education and the Headmaster at the school and also directly to my employer, the Ministry of Education. Working alongside the teaching staff, I supported lessons and activities in English language and grammar classes but also in other areas of the curriculum taught in English, such as History, Geography, Music and Natural Science, as required. I coordinated workshops on British culture; my most notable was a series of a workshops for all students learning about Christmas in the UK via the medium of Christmas songs and carols. This was well received by pupils and teachers alike and the use of music in foreign language education is an area I'm interested in exploring as part of my professional development. I worked with gifted and talented students and also students with special educational needs. Show less
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Horsforth School
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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French & Spanish Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
My role at Horsforth School comprised working at the school assisting the staff in the Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department. This work includes working with A Level (KS5) students 1:1 focussing on oral skills and Lower School classes in whole class groups either assisting the students in work assigned by the classroom teacher or leading the session myself. I am required to create my own resources and manage my own planning where appropriate. As a placement linked with the University of Leeds supervised by Ms Amanda Deacon from the School of Languages, Cultures & Societies, I had to submit a report on my work to the University as part of a Level 2 module. Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2023
Ambition Institute
National Professional Qualification in Leading Teaching, Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
2019 - 2020
University of Leeds
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Secondary MFL), Education -
2015 - 2019
University of Leeds
Bachelor’s Degree, BA Spanish (with studies in Music) -
2008 - 2015
Woodhouse Grove School
Secondary School, Secondary Education -
2000 - 2008
The Froebelian School
Primary School, Primary Education
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