Cheryl Ballance

Cheryl Ballance

Classroom Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice Principal at Manor Green Academy (part of Focus Trust)

  • Education

    • The University of Hull, Manchester Metropolitian University

      1997 - 2003
      Bachelor of Science (BSc), PGCE, MaST Mathematics, Sports Science and PE, KS2/3 teacher training specialising in mathmatics

      Activities and Societies: During my time at Hull university I was a member of the universities hockey first team BSc Mathematics, Sports Science and PE

    • The Manchester Metropolitan University

      2001 - 2003
      KS2/3 PGCE Mathematics

      I specialised my PGCE in mathematics and also did quite a lot of work on G&T

    • The Manchester Metropolitan University

      2011 - 2013
      MaST Maths

      PGCE Key Stage 2 /3 with a focus on Mathematics

  • Experience

    • Old Trafford Community School

      Jul 2003 - Jul 2011
      Classroom Teacher

      I worked as a class teacher in year 4, 5 and 6. I was also the lead teacher for mathematics across the schoolFor 2 years I was also lead teacher for Literacy across the school

    • Education

      Jul 2011 - Apr 2021
      Assistant Principal - Old Trafford Community Academy (Focus Trust)

      My job includes managing KS2. Within the phase I manage: the curriculum, the assessment and tracking, special educational needs and child protection issues.In addition I also lead mathematics across The schoolThis year (2015) I will also be mentoring a participant from Teach First.In 2018 I trained as a Thrive Approach licensed practitioner. This role involves me supporting staff with the teaching of right time social and emotional development. In addition I work with children 1-1 or in a small group to work on interruptions / gaps in social and emotional development often through the media of arts Show less

    • Manor Green Academy (part of Focus Trust)

      Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
      Assistant Principal
    • Manor Green Primary Academy (part of Focus Trust)

      Jun 2022 - now
      Vice Principal
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Thrive Practitioner

      Thrive Approach
      Sept 2017
    • NPQSL

      Outstanding Leaders Partnership
      Jan 2017
    • MaST

      Manchester Metropolitan University