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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

GCSE Exam Marker (Expert)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Head of Secondary Mathematics: UK National Curriculum of England (KS3-KS5).Leading on an area of school improvement across the school. Supporting the line management of the academic provision,motivating and influencing staff to ensure they have clear expectations of their roles and high standards are maintained.Setting and evaluating expectations and targets through the school improvement and department development plan. LeadingCPD sessions to improve digital initiatives to… Show more Head of Secondary Mathematics: UK National Curriculum of England (KS3-KS5).Leading on an area of school improvement across the school. Supporting the line management of the academic provision,motivating and influencing staff to ensure they have clear expectations of their roles and high standards are maintained.Setting and evaluating expectations and targets through the school improvement and department development plan. LeadingCPD sessions to improve digital initiatives to improve teaching, learning and assessment.Key Achievements:• DSIB rating improvement in Year 11 student progress and attainment through new strategies and initiativesimplemented and developed within my department within the first year.o Attainment: +26% on previous year Grade 5+, +12% Grade 6+, +12% Grade 7+o Progress: +26% on previous year for on or above target based on CAT4 data.o TAG: 83% of students achieved or exceeded their target vs 0% the previous yearo SEND: 100% of students achieved or exceeded their target vs 50% the previous year• Improvement of student knowledge recall and application through formative assessment and effectiveimplementation of Gap Teaching into the curriculum.• Achieved ‘Developed’ In the Distance Learning inspection in June 2020 through effective integration of technologyand engagement tools. Show less

Ajman Uae

Head of Year - Line managing a team of Form TutorsMathematics Teacher for KS3 and KS4 UK National Curriculum of England.Responsible for the Pastoral care of a year group; behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and academic achievement. Builtoutstanding relationships with students and parents, allowing for effective home school communication. Led and motivateda team of six form tutors, conducted assemblies and coordinated PSHE curriculum. Collaborated with a range of staff fromSLT… Show more Head of Year - Line managing a team of Form TutorsMathematics Teacher for KS3 and KS4 UK National Curriculum of England.Responsible for the Pastoral care of a year group; behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and academic achievement. Builtoutstanding relationships with students and parents, allowing for effective home school communication. Led and motivateda team of six form tutors, conducted assemblies and coordinated PSHE curriculum. Collaborated with a range of staff fromSLT to admin in order to support and manage student wellbeing and improve achievement and progress in the year group.Key Achievements:• Developed and implemented new pastoral systems whole school for behaviour and rewards, leading to improvedbehaviour, attendance and engagement.• Developed and implemented an intervention programme using PASS data and academic attainment and progresstracking.• Exceptional exam results for Mathematics iGCSE Show less

Warrington, United Kingdom

Acting Second in Mathematics (2013-2015) - Founding member of staff who led the department to gain 100% 5 A* - Cpass rate and rated Outstanding by OFSTED. Responsible for leading and developing the whole school attendance andpunctuality strategy. Inspiring and motivating all teaching and support staff to improve and maintain high standards.Launched the Extra Curricular Programme and Character Wednesday curriculum initiative. Managed 50 teaching, supportand administration staff… Show more Acting Second in Mathematics (2013-2015) - Founding member of staff who led the department to gain 100% 5 A* - Cpass rate and rated Outstanding by OFSTED. Responsible for leading and developing the whole school attendance andpunctuality strategy. Inspiring and motivating all teaching and support staff to improve and maintain high standards.Launched the Extra Curricular Programme and Character Wednesday curriculum initiative. Managed 50 teaching, supportand administration staff to ensure standards were maintained and students were gaining the best quality enrichment opportunities. Teacher of Character and Leadership supporting students in their academic, professional and social success.Trained in the Teaching Future Leaders Education curriculum.Key Achievements:• Key member of the team that won the 2015 Department for Education’s School of Character Award, personallyresponsible for the implementation of the Wednesday Character Curriculum model. Providing students withexciting opportunities to grow and learn within areas of their personal interests and passions.• Improved year on year attendance figures with additional year groups. Whole school attendance increased from97.4% to 97.74% with 400 additional pupils.• Raised profile of enrichment choices for Wednesday afternoons and after school. Participation in extra-curricularactivities increased by 750% in the first year.• Mentored 3 Mathematics PGCE Show less

Crewe, United Kingdom

Delivered CPD to all staff on how to teach numeracy effectively and introduce it within their subject curriculum. Primaryliaison for Maths, working in partnership and developing links with primary feeder schools through weekly visits.Delivered fun, engaging activities to groups of primary students. Monitored and assessed the achievement of pupils throughstandardised assessment and data driven analysis. Implemented question-by-question analysis in the department.Developed best… Show more Delivered CPD to all staff on how to teach numeracy effectively and introduce it within their subject curriculum. Primaryliaison for Maths, working in partnership and developing links with primary feeder schools through weekly visits.Delivered fun, engaging activities to groups of primary students. Monitored and assessed the achievement of pupils throughstandardised assessment and data driven analysis. Implemented question-by-question analysis in the department.Developed best practice using technology for homework and feedback targets to parents.Key Achievements:• Streamlined numeracy across all subject areas so same methods were used across the school. Students were confidentusing techniques no matter what subject they were in.• Gecko Maths event organised and coordinated to encourage enjoyment and teamwork. Students from primary andsecondary were involved and worked together to win the competition. It was a fantastic experience for all involved. Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

Managed all of the business operations and key performance indicators, including 250 employees. Responsible formanaging costs, driving sales and adding value in all areas of the business. Influenced and inspired my team to achieve thehighest standards, delivering the day-to-day logistics and customer service, as well as longer-term strategic planning.Delivered staff training courses to develop and support staff through professional development portfolios (Including… Show more Managed all of the business operations and key performance indicators, including 250 employees. Responsible formanaging costs, driving sales and adding value in all areas of the business. Influenced and inspired my team to achieve thehighest standards, delivering the day-to-day logistics and customer service, as well as longer-term strategic planning.Delivered staff training courses to develop and support staff through professional development portfolios (Including TraineeManagers). Coached and delivered CPD training to all staff to achieve 100% Mystery Shopper assessments.Key Achievements:• Using data analysis and commercial strategies, specific food lines were the best-selling products in the company.• Promoted to Store Manager, fully responsible for the running of the store, compliance, HR, finance and logistics.• Project managed and opened a successful Marks and Spencer branch. Show less

Pgce Secondary Mathematics, Mathematics

Mathematics Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course, Mathematics

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