Leadership / responsibility:Outreach: - Creation of training programmes- Increasing awareness of ASC- Widening the school’s links with employers and increase the opportunities for work experience- Supporting companies in their successful employment of people with ASC- Supporting companies to retain ASC employeesI’ve built a programme that teaches employers about the skills of autistic people, shows them how to assess and employ them, help them identify roles where the skills that autism brings enhances their organisation, and provides a framework of support that is enduring long after the first weeks of employment. Sixth Form:- Leadership of Sixth Form- students and Sixth Form team- Creation of a new careers programme for the new academic year. The Courtyard is successfully meeting the eight Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance.More info on: https://smmathecourtyard.org/careers/careers/- Creation of Sixth form brochure and a dedicated page on the school website - Creation of a KS4 to KS5 transition programme- Organization of Careers event - Nov 2019, Colleges event Dec 2019- Attendance/ leading Sixth form annual Review meetings with LA and other external professionals- Work closely and supportively with parents to make informed choices; Coffee mornings for parents focusing on transition- Organization of workshops, masterclasses and visits to colleges for Sixth formers. - Co-production of Sixth Form Action plans- Creation of the Sixth Form Careers and Work Experience policy- Organization of work experience placements with a range of local and international businesses.- Implementation of a long-term work experience programme for post-16 students to provide them with the knowledge to make informed career choices.AQA Unit Award Scheme CoordinatorCo-leading a holistic programme of study - PAIL (Preparation for Adult Independent Life) Mentoring staffChallenge Partners- Quality assurance reviewer

09/2015-Dec 2016 Autism Teacher (Self-discovery/ Fitness & BTEC Home Cooking Skills Level 1&2)AQA Unit Award Scheme Coordinator- Animation, Self-Discovery, Art Therapy, Art, SRE.Organiser of trips and workshops for all year groups. 09/2014 - 2015 Autism Teacher (Self-discovery & BTEC Home Cooking Skills L1&2). Leading Food technology, Animation and Art Teachers (support with planning/assessment, some support in lessons, guidance on working with autistic students).AQA Unit Award Scheme Coordinator: Animation, Self-Discovery, Art Therapy.02/09/13 – 18/07/14 Autism Teacher (Self-Discovery, Travel and Tourism, BTEC Home Cooking Skills L1). AQA Unit Award Scheme Coordinator: Animation, Self-Discovery, Travel & Tourism