Sep 2012 – July 2016 Teacher of English Dec 2012 – July 2013: Deputy Curriculum Leader of English (Maternity Cover) Teacher of English
• Development, delivery and assessment of the KS3- 5 English curriculum inclusive of IB English Literature;
• Teaching and Assessing both Cambridge IGCSE and AQA GCSE specifications;
• Tracking progress and implementing intervention with target students in English;
• Proficient in differentiation with particular focus on AEN students;
• Delivery of ICT and E-learning training to the English department including Promethean and Managebac;
• Responsibility for organisation and delivery of primary transition events throughout the year;
• Active participant in training both in house and off site, including IB training;
• Pastoral care of a large tutor group including the individual mentoring and liaising with parents;
• Extended Essay Supervisor;
• Responsible for the English Department Learning Environment;
• Residential Camp Leader for Year 9;
• Train and manage the GWIS Swimming Squad at a competitive level attending all galas and swim meets. As Deputy Curriculum Leader of English (Maternity Cover), responsibilities included:
• Managing staff absence including covering lessons and setting cover work;
• Allocating and setting students within the department based on data analysis;
• Creation of staff and student timetables with focus on class allocation;
• Full data analysis across all Key Stages, including identifying and monitoring at risk students;
• Implementing intervention for at risk students with particular focus on exam classes;
• Following and executing all school policies relating to staff and student welfare;
• Annual budget proposals;
• Lead member of staff responsible for implementing marking strategies aimed at raising attainment at KS3 within English.