I am a qualified Teacher and Learning and Development Professional with a Law and Psychology degree (LLB) and experience as a classroom teacher as well as managing a large special educational needs and pastoral care group. As a teacher my expertise encompasses developing and delivering classroom and online educational programmes to a range of age groups from reception to key stage 4. My key strengths include strong organisational abilities, preparing and managing resources, budgets and staff resourcing and stakeholder management, liaising with colleagues and third parties at all levels and leveraging relationships that build rapport and support effective communication.In addition, I have experience in project management, creating and implementing strategic project plans, and leading / developing high-performing teams (>50) that establish actionable solutions, overcome challenges, achieve goals and optimise added value.My standout successes include: being appointed as SENCO and Pastoral Manager – a key part of the Senior Management team – to create and manage a Pastoral team passing 2 inspections and noted as 'good' practice within the report; leading a recovery project that significantly improved PASS survey results; and leading the change in response to Government policy to create a policy that adapted how special needs was taught.In my key role as SENCO and Pastoral Manager, I provided active input into school development and action plans, having taken responsibility for the outcome of several key development points. I became line manager leading 50 members of support staff with key responsibilities for creating and implementing the school's SEN policy.As can be seen, I am an extremely experienced and well qualified teacher and manager with a solid academic background and a dedication to success. I utilise these attributes to provide exceptional service to all my stakeholders and deliver success through leading and developing high-performing teams.Specialties:Strategic Leadership ✔️ Learning & Development ✔️ Effective Communication ✔️ Networking ✔️ Data Analysis ✔️ Stakeholder Management ✔️ Project Management ✔️ Innovation & Creativity ✔️ Classroom Teaching ✔️ Team ✔️ Leadership ✔️ Public Speaking ✔️ Coaching & Mentoring ✔️ Relationship Management ✔️ Organisational Acumen ✔️ Adaptability / Flexibility