Stuart Meiklejohn Email & Phone Number

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

In this position I lead Glasgow Science Centre’s STEM employability projects which aim to create pathways to STEM employment, especially for young people from areas of high deprivation, by building their confidence and skills and making vital connections to the world of work. The role will focuses mainly on partnership development and project management.

Southwark

• Teaching and Learning
• Teach outstanding lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment
• Ensure the regular setting and completion of high-quality home learning activities
• Direct and supervise support staff assigned to lessons
• Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular and productive communication with parents Curriculum and Assessment
• Develop and lead an exciting curriculum which enables the highest level of pupil progress and attainment

London, United Kingdom

• Teaching and Learning
• Develop and deliver lessons that engage students and lead to improved attainment
• Adapt resources to meet specific student needs, and comply with newly implemented guidelines or rules, as well as developments in education policy
• Assess, record and report on student development, identifying areas that need attention and intervention including teacher development
• Prepare pupils to sit internal and external assessments
• Contribute to curriculum development within the department including lesson resources, assessments, schemes of learning and homework

• The following responsibilities listed were performed in addition to those of a science teacher as outlined below.
• Develop a cohesive vision for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology A-level courses
• Establish a department action plan and identify clear targets for improvement, monitoring the impact of interventions and adjusting accordingly
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in each subject, for all pupils
• Evaluate A-Level teaching and take action to improve the quality of teaching and learning by coaching teachers, as well as developing clear protocols and policies
• Develop others’ practice to sustain best possible outcomes for students

London, United Kingdom

• Teaching and Learning
• Develop and deliver 11-18 periods of teaching each week including all printed resources, PowerPoints and scripted exposition
• Adapt resources in response to feedback from academic mentor and to meet specific needs of all students, including those with additional support needs
• Assess, record and report on student development, identifying areas that need attention and intervention including teacher development
• Prepare pupils to sit internal and external assessments
• Participate in continual professional development, including coaching, co-planning, performance appraisal and external courses as appropriate

London, United Kingdom

• Teaching and Learning
• Develop and deliver 11-18 periods of teaching each week including all printed resources, PowerPoints and scripted exposition
• Adapt resources in response to feedback from academic mentor and to meet specific needs of all students, including those with additional support needs
• Assess, record and report on student development, identifying areas that need attention and intervention including teacher development
• Prepare pupils to sit internal and external assessments
• Participate in continual professional development, including coaching, co-planning, performance appraisal and external courses as appropriate

• Support teaching staff and pupils during science practical lessons
• Ensure efficient preparation and organisation of science equipment for lessons
• Direct and adjust working arrangements for the technical team as appropriate to meet fluctuations in workload and ensure cover for absent colleagues as required
• Co-ordinate the science technical team with weekly requisition sheets and clear communication, including leading meetings where appropriate
• Work in collaboration with the head of department to set and manage departmental budgets
• Manage departmental equipment and materials and ensure stock levels are maintained

• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects contributing substantially to the development of new techniques, ideas, approaches and findings
• Lead in the implementation and execution of a main project, including developing research objectives and proposals
• Maintain a written record of all research activities including experimental design, results, discussions and meetings
• Write-up results of research and contribute to publishing of results in high-quality peer-reviewed academic literature
• Project management including work planning and meeting project milestones, participating in regular discussions with other academic partners, and adapting plans based on results
• Disseminate results of projects during lab meetings, by presentations at conferences, and through publication

Oxford, United Kingdom

• Develop an appropriate research plan to enable the submission of a thesis for examination within the 4-year funding period
• Undertake pure and applied research at an advanced level, contributing substantially to the development of new techniques, ideas, approaches and findings
• Report to the supervisory team at regular intervals and adapt the direction, scope and timescale of the research plan in response to feedback
• Systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge at the forefront of the field
• Maintain written record of all research activities including experimental design, results, discussions and meetings
• Undertake appropriate skills and knowledge development training including international collaboration

Pgce, Secondary Science - Biology

D.Phil In Chromosome And Developmental Biology, Blood Stem Cell Programming During Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Molecular Genetics, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: President and founder of the Genetics and Molecular Cell Biology SocietyPontecorvo Prize winner 2008 and 2009.

Higher Grades: 2As, 4Bs, 1C. Standard Grades: Seven 1S, One 2.

Activities and Societies: House Captain