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• Directed and managed a team of 25 teachers and 20 teaching assistants ensuring seamless coordination, strong communication, and effective oversight of pastoral and academic outcomes for a student cohort of 700.• Led curriculum development and assessment initiatives leveraging leadership skills to drive continuous improvement in teaching pedagogy and enhance overall academic outcomes within the academy.• Launced community engagement efforts that led to fostering positive relationships with parents, stakeholders, and the local community to create a collaborative and supportive educational environment.• Developed strategic plans for school improvement that leveraged data for decision-making to identify areas for growth leading to implementing effective administrative processes, optimising resource allocation, and improving the day-to-day operations of the school.• Launched the design and implementation of a bespoke transition program for Year 5 and 6 students' journey to secondary school resulting in academy-record retention rates year on year.• Orchestrated the development of the Year 6 Learning Hub which focuses on an environment that promotes learning skills, and pastoral wellbeing, and broadens educational opportunities for students.

• Led a 20-member team that implemented a transition program that boosted retention rates from primary to secondary school by 20% through strategic planning and creating a culturally inclusive diverse integrated curriculum.• Fostered collaborative partnerships with parents, local communities, and senior stakeholders by establishing open communication channels to address concerns, promote transparency, and cultivate a supportive educational ecosystem.• Spearheaded innovation contributing to the school's progressive reputation by embracing cutting-edge educational practices through technology integration that elevated classroom engagement and enhanced the usability of educational resources.• Supported organisational growth while maintaining a high standard of education delivery by proficiently managing budgets, allocating resources effectively, and implementing cost-effective solutions.

• Implemented leading educational practices focused on enhancing the academy's standing for academic excellence through continuous lesson planning, engaging teaching methods, and personalised instruction tailored to diverse learning needs.• Utilised data-driven assessments to customise instruction delivering individualised learning outcomes and contributing to a student-focused, achievement-driven educational setting.• Pioneered technology integration increasing student involvement by over 10% and fostering a learning environment aligned with the school's forward-thinking educational vision.• Nurtured a positive inclusive classroom culture cultivating a collaborative learning environment that stimulated student participation, creativity, and holistic social-emotional growth.• Conducted classroom management strategies to address behavioral challenges and sustain a respectful learning atmosphere conducive for students to succeed.

• Demonstrated over 5 years of excellence teaching at an OFSTED-rated outstanding school serving as a certified mentor for trainee teachers and NQTs, enhancing the delivery of maths through the implementation of maths mastery, and leading PE initiatives.• Spearheaded the educational improvement of maths as the school's maths leader implementing professional leadership for each class ensuring high-quality teaching, resource and cost optimisation, and enhanced learning standards across the school.• Directed the school PE programme leading teacher assessments, curriculum development, and extracurricular sports. • Managed significant budgets to ensure that as a school we showed impact in PE including the creation of a bespoke PE curriculum, teacher development programmes and community engagement of a new all-purpose PE facility.• Led the year 6 curriculum and SATs preparation focused on recording and monitoring student progression through accurate assessments and data analysis.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sport And Excercise Science

Pgce, Primary Education