System Leader Directory

Lincolnshire Teaching Schools Together (LTT), The Lincolnshire Learning Partnership (LLP), Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), Lincoln Anglican Diocese and the National Leaders of Governance (NLG) and Local Leaders of Governance (LLG) have all worked together to produce what they believe to be a comprehensive and coherent support mechanism for governance. For further information regarding the process of commissioning governance support and what is available please download the booklet: Supporting The Development Of Strong Governance for Lincolnshire available on the right hand side of the page.

NLG                                                                       LLG

Roger Moore                                                      Howard Gee

Stephen Hopkins                                               Juliet Brookes

Sean Westaway                                                Leoni Kitchin

Christine Bish                                                   Susan Brackenbury

Duncan Pickering                                             Maxine Arnott

David Rhodes

Marie-Claire is the Executive Headteacher of an academy in Lincolnshire, Regional Director for CfBT Schools Trust, National Leader of Education, and leader of the Kyra Teaching School Alliance - a partnership of over fifty schools focused on their collective improvement and succeeding for all children.  Along with her colleagues, she is driven to ensure that every school and member of staff in the partnership is ambitious for children, and that Lincolnshire's children grow to be well-rounded, well-educated citizens with a passion for learning and with the skills to succeed in a changing world.

Marie-Claire has appeared before the House of Common's Education Select Committee (inquiry into Academies and Free Schools), is a member of the board of Ambition School Leadership, chair of the Lincolnshire Teaching Schools Together Partnership and - through the work of Kyra and its schools - has contributed articles to national and international publications

Executive Headteacher Brichwood Junior School & Lancaster Infant School. Headteacher Woodlands Infant School

Headteacher Toynton All Saints Primary School

Headteacher Gainsbourough Parish CE Primary School

I am a serving headteacher with over 10 years’ leadership experience in a large Church of England primary school located in an area of deprivation. The school became a stand-alone academy in 2013.   I have regularly provided leadership support in other schools, working mainly with inexperienced school leaders and also as an interim headteacher. I have regularly supported governors with the headteacher performance management process.  I am currently an associate educational advisor and an additional inspector for Ofsted.

Headteacher Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy

I am Headteacher in a large village primary school north of Lincoln. The school, with nearly 400 pupils, is two form entry. My first headship was in a small village school with 100 pupils. In both headships I have supported other schools with school improvement priorities, in raising attainment and progress.

Welton has high attainment, follows a bespoke creative curriculum, and takes pride in holding the full International School Award. Our global links are strong. 

As an outstanding Church School, our Christian values are at the heart of all that we do and the foundation of our school.

Particular strengths of the school include assessment for learning, leading change through mentoring and coaching, tracking of pupil progress and pupil progress meetings, examples of high quality teaching across the primary phase, middle leadership development, appraisal systems, accountability and managing underperformance in teaching and learning

Headteacher St Hugh's CE Voluntary Academy

Executive Headteacher for Caistor Primary School and Grasby All Saints Church of England School

Recently, I was on an Interim Executive Board of Governors for the Diocese and together we successfully supported a school moving to academy status.

Prior to 2015 I was an Associate Education Adviser for CfBT with responsibility for 5 schools.

Headteacher Monks Abbey Primary School

My experience spans schools in areas of high deprivation in Scotland to the more affluent suburbs of Cambridgeshire. I am now headteacher of a primary and nursery school in the centre of Lincoln.

Our 460 children share a variety of backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. We strive to ensure that they are able to achieve and excel.

I am also privileged to work as an Associate Education Advisor for CfBT and support two Lincolnshire schools. My experience as an inspector with CfBT on behalf of Ofsted allows me to visit and learn from other schools across our region.

Headteacher Reepham CE Primary School

Reepham C of E Primary has 200  pupils and is situated close to Lincoln. We are committed to not only the development of our own school but all schools. We prominently display the proverb: You can't hold a torch to light another's path without brightening your own! Working together makes us all stronger.

There are many areas we can offer support and we are always interested in being part of future projects. We are experienced in working across different contexts from small rural Primaries to larger schools in areas of high deprivation.

Some of the areas we can offer support and guidance include:

Improving teaching and learning: We can work with you on creating a climate where teaching and learning thrive and lessons are focused on learning and progress.
We have outstanding teachers who are able to support different age passes from Reception to Year 6. We regularly have teachers visit us to see excellent practice in English, Phonics and Maths, as well as looking at pace of learning, expectation, high level questioning and pupil engagement. We are also happy to support in other settings.

Outstanding practice and engaging lessons: We have outstanding practitioners who can showcase and support the planning of highly effective teaching and learning. Among other skills we have lead literacy teachers, who can deliver talk for writing and visual literacy training.

Phonics support: The school supports other professionals and Teacher Training Universities with phonics. In recent years we were have been in the top 2% of schools nationally for phonics teaching. We produce videos for Bishop Grosseteste University for use in phonics training.

Leadership Coaching and Mentoring: I have worked across Lincolnshire and beyond with aspiring school leadership. I have Masters level training in coaching and mentoring as well as basic counselling skills meaning I have successfully worked for the local authority in supporting new headteachers and I have worked on programs such as LeadLincs, NPQH and Leadership Pathways supporting senior leadership moving into senior roles. I regularly work with schools and academies on reviewing the teaching and learning, peer moderation, including looking at Self Evaluation, and how to create an ethos and climate for improving practice and learning.  We can also work with you on curriculum and assessment development.
Church School Ethos: We can help develop a climate where your schools Christian Values and Ethos can thrive. We received an ‘Outstanding' grading in our most recent SIAMS inspection and The Bishop of Grimsby recently held us up as an example of a church school where the ethos is distinctive and encompassing. He stated: 'The positive and enthusiastic atmosphere was clearly evident and it was heartening to see how the school and community come together in such an effective way.’ I have led presentations for the Diocese and i have also been the strand lead for ‘Wellbeing’ for the Kyra teaching school alliance.  

We have guided and supported School Leaders in effective School - Governor working. We can help with reconstitution and our Chair of Governors has previously been seconded by both CFBT and the Diocese to support governance in school from all ends of the Ofsted grading spectrum.

We are happy to work in your school or have you visit us. Should you wish to access any support or if you have any other areas which you feel we may be able to move forward together, do not hesitate to get in contact
 

Headteacher Morton Trentside Primary School

Headteacher Dunholme St Chads CE Primary School

I am a motivated, positive and experienced school leader who is ambitious for children. I enjoy working beyond my own school and embrace a school-led school improvement system. I have been effective in establishing primary networks and active in the Peer Review Process. I have worked in a range of contexts as a leader experiencing the challenges of working as a teaching head in a small rural school, a seconded headship as part of a soft federation and building up the roll of my current school. The majority of my career has been in church schools and I have a good working knowledge of the new SIAMs Inspection Framework (Sept 2018) and currently lead an outstanding church school. I have expertise in advising church schools with self-evaluation, development and the SIAMs Inspection process and am an experienced SIAMs Inspector. Having spent 9 years in initial teacher training I feel strongly about inspiring teachers in training and those new to the profession through mentoring and coaching. I am committed to growing leaders by investing in continued professional development and have a track record of empowering leaders within and beyond the school. I am supportive of building a culture to address work-life balance, holding staff to account, to impact positively on pupil outcomes and staff and pupil wellbeing.

Headteacher Ellison Bouter's CE Primary Academy

Current Position: Curriculm Innovation Leader

Current School: Dunholme St Chad’s Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

I have taught all year groups from Nursery to Year 6 and am currently working with Year 3, leading on different aspects of curriculum innovation. After many years leading on maths development across the school, I am now the science subject leader. I am looking forward to the challenge.

My most recent SLE deployment was a secondment to a school in special measures. My role was to support the leadership team with implementing changes and supporting staff with developing their roles.

I work with LTSA on their teacher training programme and I am currently leading on NQT induction and support for Kyra to ensure all our NQTs get the best possible start to their teaching career. I really enjoy working with teachers through the first few years of their career.

Current Position: Mathematics and Music Subject Leader

Current School: St. Hugh’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

I have a broad experience in mathematics support and leadership, working in a range of contexts, including lecturing at Bishop Grosseteste University, support for local schools and through my work as a Maths Specialist Teacher.

In the academic year 2011-12 I worked as a Primary Teaching and Learning Consultant, specialising in the implementation of digital media/film to support both mathematics and literacy, as well as supporting schools in other areas such as using and applying in mathematics.  This experience also gave me insight into a range of schools and settings, focusing on their individual needs.

I have undertook a range of projects in my own school, implementing the use of iPads to enhance learning.

I am experienced in leading music, running choir and ensemble groups in my own school as well as being a member of the Lincolnshire Music Hub committee.  I have also been involved in a number to county music events and opportunities

Name: Kerry Bateman

Current Position: Year 6 Teacher, Maths Lead

Current School: Sturton by Stow Primary School

Phase: KS2

Background & Experience:

I have been a teacher for 18 years and during that time taught across the KS2 range.  I am currently teaching in Year 6 and Maths Lead.  Whilst working in a range of roles within school over these years, I developed a keen interest in Maths and completed the MaST programme in 2014.  I thoroughly enjoyed this programme and began to actively seek opportunities to share the training and knowledge I had gained.  Through provision of a range of CPD I have coached and mentored colleagues with the development of the new curriculum, including its implementation, policy construction and assessment procedures. During this time I supported staff across several schools at different stages of their careers and levels of expertise including the ITT and NQT stages.  I have also provided CPD support to Year 6 teachers from a range of schools with the moderation of maths.

I am currently part of the second cohort of Primary Mastery Specialist Training being provided by NCETM (Incorporating the NCETM Professional Development Lead Qualification).  This engages me in up to date training in Mastery and means that I am supporting seven local primary schools through the provision of CPD, leading a teacher research group in the development of mastery.  I am excited to be continuing my journey with Maths and seeking further opportunities to share and support others with the development of maths across the primary range.

Current Position: Foundation Stage Teacher, Early Years and Year One lead, Acting Assistant Head teacher, Pupil Premium Champion

Current School: Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Phase: Primary EYFS

Background & Experience:

I have been a primary school teacher for 12 years with the majority of that time spent in Foundation Stage.

I teach within the Foundation Stage Unit and have extensive experience of planning, assessment, tracking and data analysis. I have been an active member of school leadership team for the past 3 years and I’m the Pupil Premium Champion.

Current Position: SLT and Maths Leader

Current School: Birchwood Junior School

Phase: Primary KS2

Background & Experience:

• Completed Graduate Teacher Prorgramme in 2010
• Completed CfBT Early Number Support Programme in 2012
• PE and ICT Coordinator 2012-2014
• Teacher Birchwood Primary School 2010 - Present
• Taught and Lead YR 3,4,5 and 6 on the new curriculum
• MaST Teacher 2015
• Maths Lead 2014-present
• SLT and TA Line Manager 2017 - Present
• SCITT Trainer 2014 - Present

Name: Emily Blackburn

Current Position: Team Leader and Maths Leader

Current School: Belmont Community Primary School, Grantham

Phase: KS2

Background & Experience:

I have been teaching for ten years, many of which have been in year 6. I have been a SLE for Kyra for over 3 years and as part of this role I have delivered the ITP (Improving Teaching Programme) and OTP (Outstanding Teaching Programme) on many occasions. I am also a MaST (Maths Specialist Teacher) and have a love of maths in education.

Current Position:

Current School: Ellison Boulter's CE Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Current Position: KS2 Leader & SLT

Current School: Ellison Boulters CofE Primary School

Phase: Primary

Background and Experience:

I am a (MaST) Maths specialist, and have delivered school to school support, teacher training for ITT providers as well as CPD for teachers . Using talk to develop maths as a tool for gaining deeper understanding was the theme of my Masters dissertation and is an area of particular interest along with mathematical investigation and assessment.

I am a Music specialist with musical qualifications at degree level and have transferred these skills into delivering Music in primary schools with particular emphasis on composition, improvisation and assessment- the areas most of use find particularly daunting. I have delivered CPD in schools as well as for students training to be teachers.

Current Position: Deputy Headteacher

Current School: Monks Abbey Primary School

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

Having previously worked as an AST, Lead Teaching and Learning consultant before becoming an SLE, I have a range of experience of school to school support including developing teaching and learning for all areas of the curriculum and creating bespoke development plans based on the individual needs of the teacher, school or children.

Current Position: KS2 Leader & Year 5-6 Teacher

Current School: Ellison Boulters Cof E Academy

Phase: Primary KS2

Background & Experience:

I have been a teacher since 2003 and have worked in a variety of settings and year groups across both key stages. Although my degree was focused on history, I have been a Maths lead since 2010 within the schools that I have been working in. In my role as an SLE, I have supported NQT's; led training for support staff and worked alongside Maths leads form other schools.

One area that I am particularly passionate about is the securing of a clear progression throughout a whole school, this enables children to build upon previous skills.

Current Position: SENCo

Current School: Lincoln Calton Academy & Mount Street Academy

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

Having taught for several years I am now a non-teaching SENDCo at two academies. I am passionate about inclusion and meeting the diverse needs of all children. My experience has been broad and varied and I have worked with many families through the EHCP process as well as coordinating support for children with extremely complex and wide-ranging needs across the academies that I work for. I have been responsible for leading behaviour across two academies for many years and work alongside our family support worker and head teachers to ensure that pastoral support is coordinated and pupil well-being remains at the forefront of everything we do.

Current Position: Headteacher

Current School: Spilsby Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

After completing my GTP in 2005 I have worked in two different schools within the East Lindsey catchment. in 2010 I was seconded to the Local Authority to become a teaching and learning consultant with CfBT.In 2011 I achieved Cert Ed in Primary Mathematics as a Maths Specialist (MaST). In 2011 I was part of the future leader programmer and became Deputy Head at Spilsby Primary School during that time I have been part of SLT, Head of Schools and from April 2016 the Headteacher having achieved NPQH in June 2015.

Current Position: PE Subject Lead

Current School: Monks Abbey Primary School

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

Following the completion of my degree in Sport Science and Coaching in 2000, I went on to study Primary Education and PE at Loughborough University, where I qualified as a primary school teacher with QTS. I have coached various sports for 20 years and am a Level 2 qualified cricket coach. I have been supporting KYRA with PE CPD courses for a year and was recently offered the role of PE SLE. I have developed a number of online resources for use by coaches and primary school teachers in the delivery of PE at primary level. 

Current Position: Head of Religious Studies and ITT and NQT Coordinator

Current School: Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School

Phase: 11-18

Background & Experience:

Specialist Areas: NQT Provision/ Initial Teacher Training Development/Mentoring/Coaching Models/ Action Research/Development of leadership programmes/Philosophy for Children/ RE Quality markI believe that one of the most important aspects of leadership is to empower and enthuse others to achieve their potential and attain success. Furthermore, it is to encourage change where necessary and embrace opportunities and possibilities that can allow schools to actively work together in order to flourish and develop learning capacity for both pupils and staff.  Through my role as ITT/NQT coordinator I have had the opportunity to encourage others in their development and ensure that aspirations are achieved through a mixture of development opportunities, effective mentoring and coaching. I now feel that I am at a stage to share my expertise across schools in a more structured and formalised way that will allow for the development of ‘outstanding’ ITT and NQT provision across schools.  Furthermore, I have also been active in developing leadership courses for middle leaders to encourage continuing professional development across the school and thus would be able to assist in the development of these in other institutions.

In addition to the above I also pride myself on being an effective leader of the Religious Education and Philosophy department.  Having also been an examiner for the GCSE course and also part of the NATRE SLE network I am happy to help with the development of the subject across the range of key stages.

Current Position: Deputy Headteacher for Care and Guidance including SENco

Current School: Welton St Mary's CofE Primary School

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

My SLE expertise was designated in SEND & Behaviour management but other key strengths I have are:

• Assessment for learning
• Pupil premium /disadvantaged children
• Leadership and management
• Assessment for learning
• Leading team around the child
• In the past I have also been English subject leader

I trained at the University of Derby. I taught at St. George’s C.E. Primary starting as NQT, becoming assistant head teacher and I spent a year as acting head teacher. This was a small school of 150 pupils in a suburb of a town. Classes were mostly mixed ages. SEND and FSM numbers were high.

I moved to the post of Deputy Head teacher of a large Village school – Welton St. Mary’s C.E. Primary academy. It has approximately 370 pupils. It is a two-form entry school with single age classes. SEND and disadvantaged children -numbers are small compared to national but tend to be complex in nature and they are growing. We have just become an outstanding church school.

Current Position: Assistant Headteacher

Current School: Westgate Academy

Phase: KS2

Background & Experience:

I currently form part of the Westgate Academy team, where I have taught for eight years. Having taught in most KS2 year groups, my main experience is in upper KS2 including Year 6, where I continue to teach.

Until 2015, my role within school included being subject leader for Maths as well as the Year Leader for Year 6 (as a member of the SLT) - a position I held for three years. In 2015, I was appointed the role of Assistant Headteacher with the continued responsibility for Maths, as well as Assessment.

Over the past 3 years, I have formed part of the Strategic Leadership team involved in moving the school forwards from Requires Improvement to Good. As part of my previous and current roles, I have worked alongside and supported experienced staff as well as NQTs. In 2012 I completed the Maths Specialist Teacher program which gave me the opportunity to lead a whole school development project as well as launch new and forthcoming initiatives. As a result, this has impacted on how we now teach Maths with a key focus on Mathematical reasoning and problem solving.

As part of my role as SLE, I have supported Maths Leaders in other schools as well as leading whole school staff development training. I am looking forward to working alongside more schools- within the role of SLE- to help them develop and sustain school improvement in the teaching, learning and leadership of Math

Name: Michaela Howard

Current Position: Senior Teacher KS2

Current School: Ingham Primary School

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

I am an experienced Upper KS2 teacher, my drive in the classroom is top quality teaching and learning experiences to enable all children to flourish.

I am an English specialist teacher with an extremely high level of subject knowledge across the range of standards which English teaching incorporates. In addition, I am an experienced KS2 County moderator for writing, I regularly lead subject leader meetings and training session for English and am always willing for others to observe me teach, either in my own settings or other schools. Behaviour management is also an area where I am able to support.

I am an experienced trainer in the field of primary language, having spent many years working as a Primary Language consultant at local, regional and national level. Although I am a German and French specialist, I am able to offer support and guidance in the process and systems for all primary languages in addition language specific training for French and German.

Current Position: Reception Class Teacher, EYFS Lead, Phonics Lead and SLT

Current School: Gipsey Bridge Academy

Phase: Primary Foundation Stage

Background & Experience:

I have been teaching and leading EYFS at Gipsey Bridge Academy for almost 5 years.I have also been a phonics leader for 3 years and part of the governing body, senior leadership team and trust leadership team for 2 years. I have also been awarded Level 3 Speech and Language support for 3-5’s from Elklan. I am very passionate about EYFS. I really value EYFS education as an important foundation for children’s learning.  I am always trying new methods and technique as I am eager to improve practise to ensure that children are happy, curious and independent learners.

I enjoy working with other colleagues and I regularly collaborate with others, especially in EYFS. I have also supported several teachers and teaching assistants in a range of different ways including phonics.

Current Position: Primary Senior Leader (Mathematics and Computing)

Current School: Priory Witham Academy

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

I have taught a range of year groups in Lincolnshire primary schools. From an early point of my career I began to experiment with the use of technology to develop teaching and learning particularly with learners who were disengaged or underperforming. As a result, I led a whole school digital media project and in recognition became a Lead Teacher for CfBT Education Services. Continuing to develop the use of digital media, I focussed on the impact the technology could have within mathematics. This had a positive effect by motivating and engaging vulnerable groups to achieve age-expected levels. Subsequently, I delivered the results of this project at the national STEM conference at the University of York. Shortly after the project, I was appointed as a full-time teaching and learning consultant, working with schools to develop mathematics and the use of digital media. During this time I worked in over 50 different settings and areas that include London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Furthermore, I continued to develop my research into the impact of technology and its role in developing conceptual understanding in mathematics. I have recently delivered at the biannual BCME conference at Nottingham University to present his results.  I am an accredited PD Lead for the NCETM and a STA Moderator for KS1 and KS2.

Current Position: Assistant headteacher Early Years

Current School: Priory WItham Primary Academy

Phase: EYFS

Current Position: Year three teacher

Current School: Dunholme St Chads CE Primary School

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

Current Position: Year 1/2 teacher & Key Stage leader 

Current School: Ellison Boulters CofE Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

I have been at Ellison Boulters for 10 years. I have taught in both Key Stage 1 & 2. I have moderated for the LA in Year 2 for the last 3 years. I have carried out different SLE support such as whole school Phonics training, subject leader support and supporting KS1 teachers in improve their teaching and learning. 

Current Position:

Current School:

Phase:

Background & Experience:

Current Position: Senior Teacher / Acting Assistant Headteacher

Current School: Monks Abbey Primary School

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

Throughout my teaching career I have developed a real passion for helping others to achieve their potential. This has taken many forms including bespoke leadership training, classroom support and the implementation of research projects to meet the needs of the school. Through this work I have gained an in-depth knowledge of adult learning which supports me in developing school to school support.

Current Position: Assistant Headteacher

Current School: Boston West Academy

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

I have been a teacher for 18 years with the majority of that time spent in Foundation Stage. I am Assistant Head at Boston West Academy where I have had responsibility for the EYFS for the last 8 years. I teach within the Foundation Stage base and have experience of leading planning, assessment and tracking, as well as analysing data. I also have experience of working with others to create action plans based on these. I have led on the development of the learning environments both indoors and out, which had a positive impact on the progress and attainment of the children. Since starting at Boston West I have led improvements that mean the provision and practise has improved beyond recognition. This is acknowledged in our recent Ofsted report.

My most recent deployment has been with a local village school, working closely with the head teacher and EYFS staff to improve key areas across Foundation Stage and Key Stage One. They have recently moved from requires improvement to good.

Current Position: Key Stage One Teacher

Current School: Ellison Boulters CofE Primary Academy

Phase: Primary EYFS

Current Position: Deputy Head

Current School: Reepham C of E Primary School

Phase: Primary KS2

Background & Experience:

Specialisms:

• Closing the Gap
• Leadership of Literacy
• Teaching and Learning
• Progress in Writing
• English Year 6
• Developing Subject Leadership for Literacy
• Quality Marking and Feedback

I have taught in 3 different counties ad have been involved in many initiatives to develop and and encourage engagement of writing across the primary setting. These have included “Every Child a Reader” and “Visual Literacy and many more. I now have over 10 years of experience of being in Year 6 and I’ve supported other schools in my role to develop literacy. If you need support I’m happy to help.

Current Position: SENDCo

Current School: Monks Abbey Primary School

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

I have been a SENCo since 1999, with experience in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.  I have also taught KS3 pupils in a Pupil Referral Unit and I am currently SENCo at Monks Abbey Primary School in Lincoln.

In addition to my role as SENCo I have contributed to the Local Authority’s Decision for Statutory Assessment panel, the Looked After Children Education Service wider partners group, the Parent Partnership Stakeholder group and I am an SEN governor at a local Infant School.

Current Position: Key Stage one Teacher

Current School: Ellison Boulters CofE Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Current Position: Senior Teacher

Current School: Grimoldby Primary School

Phase: Primary UKS2

Background & Experience:

I am current Year 5 teacher/English leader at Grimoldby Primary School and a number one best-selling author. I have experience in using technology to develop exciting and engaging ways of teaching SPAG content from the 2014 National Curriculum and enjoy developing writing opportunities from ‘memorable experiences’.

Most recently, I worked on building ‘Whole-Class Reading Skills’ into Key Stage 2 in order to allow optimum progress for all pupils. This method removes the conventional ‘guided reading groups’ system and allows deeper study, broader engagement and whole-class excitement whilst teaching the core skills of reading.

I am a great believer in developing staff through coaching and mentoring in a non-threatening and supportive way. I maintain that it is paramount for teachers to look after themselves and be happy to be the most effective that they can be.  

I have also been a guest writer for many education publications including Teach Primary Magazine, The Literacy Shed Blog and Child Protection Company, and I have worked as a resource writer for TTS Group.

Current Position: Y3/4 Class Teacher

Current School: Welton St. Marys C of E Primary Academy

Phase: KS2

Background & Experience:

I have been teaching for the past 12 years, and have taught in three different schools in Lincolnshire. During my career so far, I have taught years One to Six, but have particular expertise in teaching Years One to Four. As both Key Stage One and Key Stage Two Leader, I was a member of the senior leadership team in a local academy for eight years, being seconded to Deputy for part of this time. I have particular experience in mentoring NQTs, as well as teaching and learning. I currently teach Years Three and Four on a part-time basis following the birth of my daughter.

Current Position: English Lead Practitioner

Current School: Priory Witham Academy (Primary)

Phase: Primary

Background & Experience:

I have a range of teaching experience across the whole primary phase, with an emphasis on KS1. Both the teaching and assessment of Phonics has been a priority here which has therefore meant I have been able to effectively implement purposeful teaching and assessment strategies for this.

My roles in schools have ranged from leading an infant team of EYFS-Year 2 to now leading a KS2 team. Alongside this, I have had a variety of curriculum lead roles including History and Geography but the biggest focus has been whole-school English.

Within these roles I have developed the curriculum for infants to ensure consistency across the year groups and also the curriculum design to ensure coverage and the appropriate progression in skills. This has involved: coaching of staff, lesson observation plus analysis, book scrutinies, delivering CPD and data analysis. My role as an NQT mentor has also enabled me to be involved in the development and training of new teachers. I have also developed whole school assessment processes for a range of subjects to ensure coverage, and that pupils’ progress attainment can be tracked. Within English, I have effectively implemented and monitored whole school changes, specifically to the teaching and testing of spelling, whole class reading and the process of writing to ensure the increasing demands of the curriculum are met.

Current Position: Lower School Leader

Current School: Welton St Mary's CE Primary Academy

Phase: Primary KS1

Background & Experience:

As a senior leader at Welton St Mary's CE Primary Academy, I am an experienced key stage and Foundation stage teacher wit a specula interest in science and music in the curriculum. I also have a wealth of experience in NQT Induction, supporting, coaching and mentoring NQTs and helping them to develop their skills.

Current Position: Assistant Headteacher

Current School: Westgate Academy

Phase: KS2

Background & Experience:

Having taught at Westgate Academy for many years, I form part of the Strategic Leadership team as an Assistant Headteacher, Leader of English, Leader of Learning, and I am also a Year 6 teacher. 

When the new Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Assessment was first introduced, I worked rapidly to create SPaG progression ladders for our school and ensured that staff received training to make them fully aware of the demanding expectations of the curriculum. I decided that our school policy would be to incorporate all new SPaG into daily English units so that staff and children could see this new learning in a real context. The impact of my work has had very clear, positive results. End of Key Stage 2 achievement was impressive, with achievement well above national average in the first assessment of 2015.

Since the change of curriculum, there has been a higher expectation of SPaG and greater emphasis on this within writing. Therefore, I have continued to develop staff subject knowledge, assessment procedures and ensured rigorous monitoring and evaluation of this area of the curriculum. SPaG results for 2016 were significantly above the national average for age related and greater depth. This was a real reflection of the way that SPaG has become embedded within our curriculum across all year groups. Our SPaG results continue to be in line with our writing results and this shows the deep understanding our children have.

Current Position: Deputy Headteacher

Current School: Ellison Boulters CofE Academy

Phase: Primary Non Teaching

Background & Experience:

Deputy Headteacher, ITT Co-ordinator, past Literacy co-ordinator, past KS1 moderator, past advisor for reading and writing. I have experience working with teams and senior leaders on whole school teaching and learning.  Iam passionate about ITT and NQT support for Teaching & Learning.