Experience

Oxford Brookes University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lecturer in Primary Mathematics/ Academic Lead for International CPD

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  I lecture in Primary Mathematics on the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching degree programmes. I also lecture in academic writing, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and essays. I am the Academic Lead for International CPD in the Centre for Educational Consultancy and Development, providing bespoke credit and non-credit bearing courses internationally. My current research projects include developing mathematical understanding through language and vocabulary development and a cross-cultural collaboration to develop creative teaching strategies for mathematics. I am interested in maths anxiety and how its impact on trainee teachers can be reduced.



Jo Skelton Consulting

• English/Maths/ School Improvement/ Closing the Gap Consultant

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  Jo Skelton Consulting is a small business which offers:-bespoke training, advice and support on all areas of Primary English and mathematics-support to identify and develop key priorities, through data analysis and reviews-training and coaching for all staff including SLT, middle leaders, subject leaders, class teachers, NQTs and teaching assistants-support to review, evaluate and develop strategies for closing the attainment gap for vulnerable leaners, with a strong focus on evidence-based impact-training and advice on a range of interventions including Better Reading Partners, Talk Boost, Primary Talk, Talking Partners and Reciprocal Reading. -training to individual schools, federations, clusters, MATs and local authority projects-speaking at conferences and leading workshops on a range of educational aspects-support to undertake educational research including action research projects and to write case studies to exemplify impact

• Freelance Writer and Author

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  I have written a wide range of teaching resources and teaching materials for a range of companies. I am available for commissions and to write for specific audiences on a range of educational aspects.



Achievement for All

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

• Achievement for All coach and trainer

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2017

  Main responsibilities include: -coaching main programme schools with the AfA framework including the four key areas of leadership, teaching and learning, parental support and wider outcomes -undertaking a wide range of monitoring activities to evaluate the impact of this programme and to support identification of the next priorities -undertaking Pupil Premium Reviews including writing detailed reports with evidenced-based recommendations -currently graded as an outstanding coach



Gloucestershire County Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Early Intervention/School Improvement Adviser

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2012

  Roles and responsibilities included:-supporting schools to identify and develop key areas/issues based on data and current school priorities-supporting schools to be 'Ofsted-ready'-providing guidance and support in early intervention and on strategies for closing the attainment

• Teaching and Learning Consultant (English)

  • Sep 2007 - Aug 2010

  Main roles and responsibilities included:-writing and delivering training and support for Gloucestershire's schools and teachers-leading and supporting projects including Level 3 Writing, KS1 Assessment, Talk for Writing, Small Schools-providing NQT support-supporting schools in Ofsted categories to improve standards in teaching and learning