Experience

University of Kent Academies Trust

• United Kingdom
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Physics

  • May 2022 - Present



Fort Pitt Grammar School

• Head of Physics

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2022

  Developing schemes of learning (including resources) within the multi-academy trust. Analysing data and applying evidence driven research to enhance teaching. Line managing physics teachers and mentoring newly qualified teachers. Supporting CPD through consultation and through the delivery of training sessions. Coaching non-specialist physics teachers. Teaching Physics in Key Stage 5, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3. Teaching Chemistry at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3. Developing schemes of learning (including resources) within the multi-academy trust. Analysing data and applying evidence driven research to enhance teaching. Line managing physics teachers and mentoring newly qualified teachers. Supporting CPD through consultation and through the delivery of training sessions. Coaching non-specialist physics teachers. Teaching Physics in Key Stage 5, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3. Teaching Chemistry at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3.



Brompton Academy

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Physics

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2016

  Mapped, evaluated and transferred outdated physics resources into a framework for the new GCSE physics course. Developed schemes of learning for the triple science GCSE group and A level physics. Contributed to, and shaped, the change management required by the transition to the new 1-9 GCSE assessment system. Taught Physics at Key Stage 5 and Key Stage 4. Taught Science at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3. Mapped, evaluated and transferred outdated physics resources into a framework for the new GCSE physics course. Developed schemes of learning for the triple science GCSE group and A level physics. Contributed to, and shaped, the change management required by the transition to the new 1-9 GCSE assessment system. Taught Physics at Key Stage 5 and Key Stage 4. Taught Science at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3.



Saint Augustine Academy

• Maidstone; Kent; UK.

• Head of Science and Teacher of Physics

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2015

  Line managed science teachers. Oversaw the development of assignment resources and the quality assurance of BTEC assessment. Upgraded resources and documentation to prepare for changes to BTEC science. Provided consultation regarding the science requirements within a building project (new extension of the academy). Administered and developed quality assurance with a focus on learning dialogue and assessment data management. Processed and evaluated the assessment data of the science department for the senior leadership team, producing reports which were then used to inform strategic analysis. Show less



Bishop of Rochester Academy

• Chatham; Kent; UK.

• Assistant Team Leader of Science

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2013

  Line managed science teachers and mentored newly qualified science teachers. Elected as staff governor. Enhanced communication between the governing body and teaching staff. Facilitated and contributed to decisions about marketing strategies and recruitment. Advocated for colleagues and championed pedagogical requirements during the decision making and application phases of a new academy building project. Managed the transfer of resources from two sites into the new academy building. Line managed science teachers and mentored newly qualified science teachers. Elected as staff governor. Enhanced communication between the governing body and teaching staff. Facilitated and contributed to decisions about marketing strategies and recruitment. Advocated for colleagues and championed pedagogical requirements during the decision making and application phases of a new academy building project. Managed the transfer of resources from two sites into the new academy building.



Meopham School

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching and Learning Leader

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

  Developed, managed and appraised resources for Project Based Learning (PBL) across the science and mathematics departments. Piloted learning interventions and evaluated the impact of the strategies involved using data analysis. Reported internal research findings of learning interventions to the senior leadership team and supported the development of CPD (Continuing Professional Development). Delivered training to colleagues across all departments. Established A level Applied Science and evaluated the impact of the course. Contributed to decision making regarding an extension of the school site under the Building Schools for the Future program. Informed curriculum development within the science and mathematics departments. Show less



Maidstone Grammar School

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Chemistry

  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2009

  Collaborated with the Head of Psychology to develop resources for the A level Psychology and the IB Psychology courses. Mapped teaching objectives from both sixth form Psychology courses to facilitate the use of learning resources. Taught Psychology at A-level and for the IB. Taught Chemistry at Key Stage 5, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3. Collaborated with the Head of Psychology to develop resources for the A level Psychology and the IB Psychology courses. Mapped teaching objectives from both sixth form Psychology courses to facilitate the use of learning resources. Taught Psychology at A-level and for the IB. Taught Chemistry at Key Stage 5, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 3.



Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Physics (in charge of Psychology)

  • Jan 2003 - Aug 2007

  Established Psychology A level as a new course at the SJWM school. Managed external stakeholder relationships by: >Developing Psychology A level resources in collaboration with teachers from two other schools. >Working in partnership with an Assistant Head from another school to drive progress in Psychology. Taught Physics at Key Stage 5 and Key Stage 4. Taught Science at Key Stage 3. Established Psychology A level as a new course at the SJWM school. Managed external stakeholder relationships by: >Developing Psychology A level resources in collaboration with teachers from two other schools. >Working in partnership with an Assistant Head from another school to drive progress in Psychology. Taught Physics at Key Stage 5 and Key Stage 4. Taught Science at Key Stage 3.