Leader For School Engagement (Primary)

• Sep 2021 - Present

Leader for primary schools music education Mentor and coach to teachers across the county Facilitator of whole class instrumental learning. Strategic planner for primary music education Leader for primary schools music education Mentor and coach to teachers across the county Facilitator of whole class instrumental learning. Strategic planner for primary music education

Music Lead and Class Teacher

• Sep 2017 - Present

Class Teacher

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

Repsonsible for providing a nurturing classroom environment that assists the children to develop as learners and as responsible members of the community. Duties  safe guard all children through vigilance and systematic recording/reporting of any concerns  work with job share partner and year 5/6 colleague to plan and prepare effective lessons that deliver the New National Curriculum through topic based learning  lead the school choir and work with peripatetic music teachers to produce outstanding performances across KS 2 and in the wider community  work with a classroom assistant to ensure support for learning is deployed effectively  prepare resources for future lessons  ensure the classroom environment both celebrates pupils’ work and achievements and supports embedded learning of skills and understanding  assess pupils’ progress, record data and report to parents.  promote creativity and independence through the use of technology.

Course Leader

• Dec 1995 - Dec 2021

Manage a team of teachers to deliver an orchestral/vocal music course for children age 8 to 12. Arrange music from classical to jazz to suit a broad range of abilities. Lead singing and vocal technique. Choreograph a broad range of songs. Manage a team of teachers to deliver an orchestral/vocal music course for children age 8 to 12. Arrange music from classical to jazz to suit a broad range of abilities. Lead singing and vocal technique. Choreograph a broad range of songs.

Head of Music and Teacher

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2015

 developed a scheme of work to for music across the Key Stages supported and mentored colleagues in the delivery of music developed a music teaching pedagogy that facilitated learning on a wide range of orchestral instruments during music lessons  taught music through the study of a wide range of genres and composers  lead two school choirs and an orchestra. worked with colleagues and visiting instrumental teachers to deliver music education of the highest standard to children in a school that had many children from socially deprived backgrounds used music as a means of fundraising and developing awareness of the importance of charitable giving and working for those less fortunate than ourselves.

Class Teacher in Key Stage One and Two

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2015