Karen Metcalfe

Specialist Teacher at Ackworth School, Yorkshire
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Credentials

  • Food Hygiene and Safety
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Looked After Children
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Risk Assessments for School Trips
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safeguarding Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Understanding Anxiety
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Understanding the Role of the Safeguarding Lead
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Wellbeing for Children with EAL
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • An Induction to Boarding
    Tes
    Jul, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Child Protection in Education
    Tes
    May, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Dyslexia Awareness (Refresher)
    Tes
    May, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Effective Health and Safety for Children with SEND and ASN
    Tes
    May, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021 Questionnaire
    Tes
    May, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • The SEND Code of Practice
    Tes
    May, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Understanding Low Mood and Depression
    Tes
    May, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Understanding Self-Harm
    Tes
    May, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • JCQ Invigilator Training (Refresher)
    Communicate-ed
    Apr, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • CACHE Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
    Woodspeen Training
    Apr, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
    CACHE
    Apr, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Dyslexia Awareness
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jan, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Educational Leadership & Management
    The Open University
    Dec, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Equality and Diversity
    Tes
    Oct, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • ADHD Awareness
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Administration of Medication in Schools
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Autism Awareness
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Concussion Awareness
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Health & Safety in Education: Staff Awareness
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • How to be an Effective Fire Warden or Fire Marshall
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Young People
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fire Safety
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Dec, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Child Protection in Education
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Sep, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Examinations Scribe / Prompt
    Communicate-ed
    Apr, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Internal Verifier
    Sports Leaders
    Apr, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Child Protection in Sport & Active Leisure
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Sep, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • SEND Code of Practice
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Sep, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • England Hockey Umpire - Level 1
    England and Great Britain Hockey
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Data Protection
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    May, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Equality & Diversity
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    May, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safer Recruitment
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    May, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Child Exploitation & Online Safety for Education
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Apr, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Child Neglect
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Apr, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Personal Safety
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Apr, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Preventing Bullying
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Apr, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Basic Food Hygiene
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Mar, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • First Aid Essentials
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Mar, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theory & Practice
    NHS Trust
    Nov, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • First Aider
    St John Ambulance
    Jul, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Speech & Sounds: Theory & Practice
    The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
    Mar, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Supporting Children with Language Difficulties in Mainstream Schools
    The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
    Feb, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Minibus Deriver Assessment
    Driving Instructors Association (DIA)
    Oct, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Minibus Deriver Assessment
    Driving Instructors Association (DIA)
    Oct, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Preventing & Managing Challenging Behaviour (Refresher)
    Securicare International Limited
    Sep, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Minibus Driver
    Ackworth School, Yorkshire
    Nov, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • UK Athletics Coach Licence
    UK Athletics
    Jul, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Life Saver
    Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
    Sep, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Mental Well-being in Children & Young People
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
  • Overcoming Loneliness
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
  • Practical Guide to GDPR
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
  • Practical Guide to GDPR for Education
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
  • Raising Awareness of Peer-on-Peer Abuse
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
  • SEND Code of Practice
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
  • Safeguarding Young People
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
  • Supporting Staff Wellbeing in Schools
    EduCare Learning Ltd.

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Specialist Teacher
      • Nov 2012 - Present

      Work 1:1 to support SEN pupils within the Autism Resource

    • Special Education Teacher
      • Mar 2020 - Present

    • KS3 Specialist Learning Mentor (Maternity)
      • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

      Give support KS3 pupils in senior mainstream, and liaise with parents and staff, to support the Senco.

    • PGCE - PE/Geography/SEND
      • Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

    • Coaching Assistant
      • Jun 2015 - Sep 2018

      Voluntary role supporting Coach to train young athletes Voluntary role supporting Coach to train young athletes

  • Badsworth School
    • Badsworth, England, United Kingdom
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2011 - Oct 2012

      As a TA at Badsworth School I work under the supervision of the Year 5 teacher and also support the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide general support in teaching, managing and disciplining pupils in the classroom. I also provide individual or small group support with pupil’s with more specific learning needs, including those with SEN, IEPs or statements. Within keystage 2 I have mainly helped to cover topics in numeracy, literacy, ICT, PSHE, DT and reading. I also have some general experience with keystage 1 pupils at Ackworth School and in the Autism Unit there too. I also help other staff and TA’s, either with classroom cover, lesson prep, administration or in helping with displays etc. as required.

    • Self Employed
      • 2003 - Oct 2010

      Completed several domestic interior design projects from one off room makeovers to complete new build properties Creative eye for detail and able to produce original scheme concepts Visit trade fairs to maintain knowledge of trends, market prices, new product lines and visual merchandising ideas Prioritise and delegate workload appropriately between my personal multiple roles as a farmers wife, housewife and mother, and the staffing needs of the farm In response to the need for a forward thinking diversification project I initiated & delivered a strategic business plan which won a Barclays Bank Business Award. Whilst the initial proposition did not come to fruition, I was instrumental in the establishment of Greenfingers Compost, a thriving business delivering gardening products direct to the consumers door, targeting those without transport or the elderly etc who find it difficult to carry heavy and/or bulky . I also installed a basic sales / order processing schedule to ensure the easy monitoring of stock levels.

    • Design Consultant
      • 2001 - 2004

      Complete initial client consultations, measure up on site for cost calculations through to making up and fitting Sales order processing Retail merchandising, visualization and display Identify new potential clients and business opportunities and make improvements in methodology and effectiveness Complete initial client consultations, measure up on site for cost calculations through to making up and fitting Sales order processing Retail merchandising, visualization and display Identify new potential clients and business opportunities and make improvements in methodology and effectiveness

    • Accounts / Designer
      • 2001 - 2004

      Interior Design Consultant role alongside reconciling the company accounts and paying invoices Listen to clients needs and interpret brief Motivate, coach and develop colleagues skills to promote a supportive and efficient working atmosphere Stretch abilities of strong performers but equally support those needing more encouragement, tackling performance issues constructively and fairly Interior Design Consultant role alongside reconciling the company accounts and paying invoices Listen to clients needs and interpret brief Motivate, coach and develop colleagues skills to promote a supportive and efficient working atmosphere Stretch abilities of strong performers but equally support those needing more encouragement, tackling performance issues constructively and fairly

    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Pharmaceutical Specialist
      • 2000 - 2001

      Liaise in the initial product formulation of capsules and effervescent for “own brand” products. Key known clients include Sainsbury’s, Asda Coordinate the packaging design brief between clients and contractors including pantone referencing Conduct checks in accordance with company guidelines and factually report back to enable corrective action to be taken as required Clear written and oral communication skills to all levels / foreign languages Build and maintain effective relationships with overseas partners, mainly in Switzerland Work with associates to develop understanding & levels of competence Ensure Health and Safety standards are met and maintained in line with Policy For Swiss Caps UK I coordinated the initial production requirements and time schedule reports for tablets, capsules and effervescent products in line with UK demand, which then needed to be allocated for production on sites overseas in Switzerland, Germany and the US. Also encourage team building to promote a positive working environment.

    • United Kingdom
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Midlands Regional Office Manager
      • 1997 - 1999

      Building upon my previous hands on / store level experience for Next in a fast moving, retail environment I progressed to Head Office level coordinating 101 stores under 8 Area Managers within the Midlands region Deliver, support and implement new programmes and training to associates by filtering information downwards quickly Efficiently achieve performance targets and flag cost centre budgets at all levels Identify trends, bestsellers and slow selling lines from sales reports Responsible for the analysis and presentation of regional store sales, reporting directly to the Regional Manager and/or Sales Director Ensure Company awareness material is regularly refreshed Set motivational goals to achieve a feeling of individual belonging and pride Develop awareness of Distribution, Human Resources, Health and Safety & Security requirements for the efficient running of the business at Regional level

    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graduate Trainee
      • 1995 - 1997

      Faced many new opportunities and was energised by tough challenges Recognise priorities and mobilise people to take action where necessary Begin to establish networking links and became more aware of major competitors and emerging markets, with a view to potentially extrapolating market developments ahead of release Analyse and interpret data for the appropriate needs of the business Understand and adapt to individual client expectations and needs Regularly attend Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Town Planning (RTPI) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) lectures to keep abreast of current issues Whilst employed at Healey and Baker as a Graduate Trainee in their Investment Department, I was involved in the negotiation and development of methodologies to identify and improve opportunities which could then be presented to the team for consideration. Perhaps one of the largest capital investment projects I was involved in was the valuation and sale of Princess Quay Shopping Centre, Hull for £96m. This strengthened my commercial acumen and involved instructions between the Landlord, Centre Management and tenants within each unit.

Education

  • University College London, U. of London
    MSc, European Property Development & Planning
    1994 - 1995
  • University of Buckingham
    PGCE, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    2016 - 2017
  • National Open College Network
    Level 3, Helping with Special Educational Needs in Primary Schools
    2011 - 2012
  • London South Bank University
    BA(Hons), Town Planning
    1991 - 1994
  • Woldgate
    A levels, A levels
    1989 - 1991
  • Brayton High School
    9 GCSEs, (including English & Maths)
    1984 - 1989
  • UCL
    MSc, Property
  • UCL
    MSc, Property

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