I've been fortunate enough to have worked in schools for over 10 years now, from public to private, in the UK and internationally. I have thoroughly enjoyed my career to date. My responsibilities have been somewhat varied between posts, but I always carry a leadership role. I am currently head of year 11 and an English teacher.

My teaching roles have developed over the years as I have found what I feel most passionate about. I started teaching dance as a natural progression from my early training, moving to physical education, and, after a spell in the Middle East, moving into English.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to): 

• Managing a team and department.

• Lesson planing. 

• Develop curriculum pathways. 

• Assess progress and other performance-related data.

• Delivering staff training and CPD sessions.

• Guidance and support (behaviour).

• Staff Induction Programme: New Teachers.

• Managing budgets.

• Writing school policy (behaviour).

• Lead team meetings.

• Coordinating staff rotas and timetables.

• Building relations with external agencies.

• Communicating and building links between school and home. 

• Organising whole-school events.