Nicola D.

Experience

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  Nova Corporation (Japan)

  Aug 2000 - Aug 2003

  English Instructor (TEFL)(Adults & Children)
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  Miles Kelly Publishing

  Oct 2000 - May 2003

  Assistant Editor/Editor
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  Great Dunmow Primary School

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2011

  Class Teacher
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  St Andrew's CE Primary School

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2014

  English Lead, ICT Lead & Class Teacher

  • As English Lead, spearheaded the schoolwide implementation of the Talk for Writing process, ensuring robust delivery via training and support. • Drove improved reading standards via the development and execution of guided reading strategies, including leading relevant training. • As ICT Lead, managed hardware and system updates in alignment with requirements identified via discussions with students, staff, governors and external agencies. • Developed the ICT curriculum and led training to drive effective delivery. Show less

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  Lyons Hall Primary School (Learning Pathways Trust)

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2023

  Lower Key Stage 2 Phase Leader & Class Teacher

  Lower Key Stage 2 Phase Leader & Class Teacher 2020 - PresentKS1 Phase Leader & Class Teacher 2014 - 2020• Accountable for the management of the Lower Key Stage 2 team, driving optimal performance via motivational leadership, rigorous monitoring and high-impact coaching and support in alignment with individual requirements. • Spearhead the planning, development, continuous improvement and delivery of the curriculum. • Contributed to schoolwide continuous improvement activity regarding the curriculum, infrastructure and relationships, collaborating closely with senior management. • Provided group and one-to-one coaching and mentoring to Early Career Teachers, SCITT Students and University Trainee Teachers on placements. • Served as an ambassador of the team to senior management, ensuring their concerns and suggestions were raised and considered. • Served as Specialist Leader in Education, providing support to teachers in other schools regarding issues including behaviour management, teaching & learning and assessment. • Ensured resolution of a wide range of issues through diplomatic communication with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including parents, students, staff and external agencies. • Led safeguarding activity, driving a high standard of protection via rigorous monitoring and impactful intervention regarding incidents. • Moderated Year 6 writing assessments for SATs submission. • Promoted best practices through modelling lessons and teaching techniques for internal and external teachers attending training courses. • Delivered significant curriculum improvements in the areas of handwriting, sentence work and reading practice. • Fostered a collaborative, harmonious and engaged culture with an innovative and results-driven approach. Show less

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  Sigma

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  Deputy Head Teacher
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  Department for Education

  Oct 2023 - now

  Senior Delivery Officer