Experience

Appleford School

• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Learning Support

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  I am presently a Pearson Silver Award winner (2022) for Special Educational Needs and Head of Learning Support, with direct responsibility for 160 learners, 127 of those that have Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP’s). My role is multi-dimensional, fast paced with the need to not only manage EHCP’s, the SEN register and funding of alternative provisions but also to ensure the curriculum is accessible to all, whilst fostering independence with a differentiated approach. I am responsible for ensuring that we are consistently delivering high-quality lessons for all, and providing support to staff to maintain first class opportunities to challenge and stimulate our pupils in their learning. Understanding all aspects of the child is vital, this does not just mean their academic progress but also their social and emotional progress. Sharing all areas of progression to parents and carers is also key, working collaboratively together to maintain 360o support for the child is the best way to success. In combination with this, support plans for every student have been introduced which informs all staff of a students needs and recently we are adding a communication passport to replace the previous one page profile.• Dealing with all aspects of EHCP application, paperwork and annual review• Prepare for accreditation visits by external organisations • Promote the welfare wellbeing and safeguarding of learners • Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to learning.• Maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress, including access arrangements• Meet parents and appropriate agencies, to contribute positively to the education of the children concerned.• Member of SLT committed to the strategic development of the school.

• SENCo

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

  Experienced SENDCo who promotes the aims and vision of a small but fast growing independent school.Managing the transition of new students into school, formulating links with previous settings, parents and professionals to ensure a bespoke transition plan is set to meet the students' needsManage alternative provision for those students who are currently struggling to attend, ensuring links are made with local authorities, parents and professionals alongside alternative providers to plan a creative package to meet the current needs of the individual, with a long-term goal of transitioning back into school or moving forward to alternative settingsResponsible for our SEN students who do not have an EHCP, ensuring that the SEN register is up to date and students are accessing learning to maximise their academic potential. Identify areas of need, tracking evidence for future diagnoses or EHCP application processes Responsible for the regular key stage transition processes and timetables, from school entry, Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, and Key Stage 4 and finally moving onto college. Ensure that there is a high quality teaching as part of a broad and balanced curriculum and this is differentiated in line with the needs of the children. Consult with local authority and other outside agencies to manage admissions in accordance with school’s admissions policy.Promote and develop a safe, caring environment in which children can learn and flourish.

• Head of Sixth Form

  • Nov 2019 - Oct 2020

  Teaching Cope level 2 and independence



Wilton Primary School

• Wilton

• Resource Base Teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2019



Appleford School

• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Maths

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  • Developing the curriculum in Maths to ensure accessibility for all students.• Improving standards across the whole school.• Use creative and dynamic teaching to improve motivation and enable recall.

• Head Of Science

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

  Leading a successful science program at a dyslexic school. Proficient in SEN. I teach 12-17 year olds entry level Science through to GCSE Science. More importantly I employ a love of learning and succeeding. Currently hold BDA Level 2. I successfully manage classes with students who display ADHD, Autism, aspergers, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, global development delay as well as dyslexia. All students have their educational needs met in my creative classroom. I frequently complete demonstrations and hold live laboratory sessions for those aged 7 to 11. I manage one other science teacher, a science technician and two LSA’s. We have a great team ethos.



Wykeham House School

• Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

• Teacher of Chemistry

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Teacher of Science and Chemistry to 11- 16 year olds • Planned and prepared lessons • Taught national curriculum Science to Key Stage 3 students and GCSE Chemistry to KS4 • Used a range of interactive teaching methods to enhance learning • Monitored learning through a range of assessment techniques • Increased pupils’ body of scientific knowledge and encouraged development of reasoning and investigative skills • Encouraged a responsible attitude towards the use of scientific knowledge and processes in our society



Southdowns College

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• A level Science Teacher

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Sessional Chemistry lecturer delivering Chemistry (salters) and GCSE Chemistry • Taught a whole course GCSE Chemistry in 8 months, to adults. Achieved 100% pass rate and 81.25% A*-C • Sessional Chemistry lecturer delivering Chemistry (salters) and GCSE Chemistry • Taught a whole course GCSE Chemistry in 8 months, to adults. Achieved 100% pass rate and 81.25% A*-C



Meon Junior School

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  • Temporary KS2 Teacher • Predominantly teaching Science and PE to 7 – 10 year olds. • Involved in all aspects of planning of the Junior school day at KS2 level. • Temporary KS2 Teacher • Predominantly teaching Science and PE to 7 – 10 year olds. • Involved in all aspects of planning of the Junior school day at KS2 level.



The Henry Beaufort School

• Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom

• Teacher of Science

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Teacher of Science (to cover maternity) • Science and Citizenship taught to 11-16 year olds. • Teacher of Science (to cover maternity) • Science and Citizenship taught to 11-16 year olds.



The Henry Beaufort School

• Science KS3 Coordinator

  • Jul 2005 - May 2007

  • Science KS3 Coordinator (Part Time) Teacher of Science • Lead the delivery of the KS3 curriculum

• Teacher of Science

  • Sep 2003 - Jul 2005

  • Science Teacher (FT) • Completed NQT successfully• Completed Mentoring course