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Broughton Astley, England, Gb

Broughton Astley, England, United Kingdom

Old Mill Primary School is part of the Symphony Learning Trust.Roles & Responsibilities:-Year 6 teacher-Reading Subject Leader-Curriculum Leader -History Subject Leader-School Council Leader

Brockington College, Enderby

Company Director of Theatretrain Leicester - part of Theatretrain, a national company. Theatretrain centres provide professional training in the performing arts, open to 6-18 year olds. As 'the company that loves to perform' we ensure that all our pupils perform in every major production we create. All pupils also have the option of being represented by an agent to help find him or her work in the performing arts industry.My responsibilities as Company Director are:-Interviewing and hiring staff. -Advertising and marketing for the franchise.-Recruiting students.-Organising trips for students.-Organising performance opportunities for students; including creating shows/productions in local theatres and productions in London.-Setting a curriculum (assisted by head office) for staff to follow.-Timetabling events and classes. -Keeping up-to-date registers/databases of students.-Monitoring Child protection/ health and safety procedures.-Managing the finances/accounts of the business.-Teaching engaging and motivating drama sessions to three different age groups: 6-9 year olds, 9-12 year olds and 13-18 year olds.

Leicester, United Kingdom

Rolleston Primary School is a LA school (Leicester City Council) in Eyres Monsell.Roles & Responsibilities:-Year 3 teacher (2017-2019)-Year 6 teacher (2019-2021)-Reading subject leader-Pupil Premium champion-Art & Design subject leader

Leicestershire

Discovery Schools Academies Trust (DSAT) is a multi academy trust of primary schools based in Leicestershire.Roles & Responsibilities:-Year 2 teacher -Year 3 teacher-Music subject leader-Science subject leader-Lower KS2 leader-EYFS/KS1 Coordinator- Arts Specialist LeadThe Arts Specialist Lead role involved:-Monitoring and developing arts provision (curriculum and extra-curricular) within schools across the Trust.-Initiating and sustaining links with artists, arts organisations and educational institutions to support delivery of curriculum and provide CPD.-Creating and developing Arts Award programmes across the Trust, including projects to target vulnerable groups of pupils, families and the community.-Supporting schools to achieve Artsmark, including application process and developing SDPs.-Developing a policy for the arts to be embedded across the Trust.-Leading and developing a network of arts leaders and practitioners to share best practice.-Identifying staff needs and develop a suitable CPD programme across the Trust.

Basildon, Essex

Whitmore Primary School is a LA school (Essex County Council) in Basildon.Roles & Responsibilities:-Year 5 teacher (2011-2013)-Year 4 teacher (2013-2014)-Music subject leader

Abbey Park Campus, Leicester

Leicester College's project 'Critical Mass' was created to help students prepare for and secure employment in the performing arts industries.My responsibilities included:• Assisting with events planning.• Corresponding with various arts organisations to set-up new training initiatives for Performing Arts students.• Administration for new apprenticeship schemes for students in the Creative Industries.• Devising and producing marketing material for the project.• Assisting with the delivery of the University Certificate of Professional Development; Communications for Businesses in the Creative Industries.• Working with addict dance company and Virtual Motion Dance Company as their administrator (providing support for new businesses).• Working alongside the Dance Development Officer for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland to help facilitate the Youth Dance programme for the region.• Any other general administrative tasks.

Performing Arts / Key Skills Lecturer:• Teaching modules on HND Performing Arts Level 1 and 2.• Covering lessons in dance and drama/acting at Diploma level, HND Level 1, and HND Level 2.• Planning lessons up to 3 hours long, focusing on a range of skills relevant to the students’ current curriculum.• Teaching Key Skills Communication (Level 1).

Scitt/Pgce, Primary Education

Ba (Hons), Theatre

Gcses & A Levels