Staff Profiles

As a lead teacher at an outstanding school who is passionate about English and children’s literature, I felt I had lots to offer to others in my field of specialism.  I am keen to share my experiences with others.  System leadership is essential and possibly the most important part of running an effective school.  In order for colleagues to work effectively as a team and to take on new initiatives with a positive outlook they need leaders who can set up and support these initiatives in a way that allows them to grow as professionals themselves.  I endeavour to be the sort of leader that allows for this and enjoy being part of a leadership team that works on a system that is positive and includes sharing best practice and nurturing strengths of all members of staff.

I feel that one of my strengths is seeing things from different angles and viewpoints which allows me to be supportive of different types of people and in different settings.  I feel this is important in leadership, especially working with peers and colleagues from different schools.  What works for one person or team will not necessarily work in the same way for a different group and a variety of initiatives or ways of facilitating initiatives is a necessary part of leading.

Key aspects of education I have improved/led within my school:

• Writing moderation.
•  Raising standards in reading.
•  Raising standards in writing.
• Implementing and improving guided reading systems.
• Using phonics for Wave 2/3 intervention (KS2).
• Using key texts to teach writing.
• Supporting pupils with dyslexia/dyslexic tendencies.

Key aspects of educatio I have supported in other schools:

• Writing moderation in Keystage 1 and 2.
• Raising standards in reading.
• Raising standards in writing.
• Building vocabulary skills.