Julia Knight MCCT

Experience

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  Bexleyheath Academy

  Apr 2004 - Jul 2012

  Head of Year / Senior Teacher

  Led team of 14 tutors, cohort of 367 Year 7 -11Highest attended year group year on year. Cohort achieved 80% A*-C Year 10 early entry maths and English. Experience of Ofsted as middle leader and teaching & learning coach.

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  Ascot International School

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  Head Of English Department

  Implemented and introduced Key Stage 5 provisionRedesigned Key Stage 3 curriculum to align with UK standards and outcomes for GCSELed whole school CPD sessions on EAL differentiation, implementing whole school literacy and EAL plan.Introduced reading buddies across the key stages to improve reading outcomes for all students with a rise in reading age across the senior school.

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  Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  Assistant Head KS3

  100 % Lang and Lit with VA +2 2015 /16 75% A-A*Streamlined pastoral line management with SEN and School Counsellor for early intervention. Created pastoral portfolios for all students Implemented Year 6-7 transition with 20% more choosing to remain on roll. Safeguarding Lead & Designated Teacher including whole leading school training Advocated and implemented whole school literacy strategy

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  The British School of Bahrain

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2020

  English Specialist / Head of Year 11

  Proven track record of above average KS4 results since 2017: 100% 9-4 (77% 9-7) Lang and 100% 9-4 Lit (69% 9-7)Delivered high quality CPD: Role of Tutor, Assemblies and Pedagogy. Organised conferences for International Women's Day, English CPD (with Tes writer Grainne Hallahan) and the Lewis Hamilton F1 meet and greet school trip.

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  EtonHouse International Education Group

  Jul 2020 - Nov 2022

  Certified MoE Principal in BahrainThorough understanding of local compliance, laws and procedures leading to successful relationship with MoE and BQASignificant understanding and experience of local laws including ministries such as LMRA, Ministry of Labour and Ministry of EducationPiloted wellbeing curriculum achieving regional and global accoladesIncreased admissions by 56%Strategic management of budget for two schoolsConducted teacher training for multiple schools in BahrainMember of the British Business in Bahrain ForumNamed as Edruptor in 2021 by the ISC Show less

  • Founding Executive Head

    May 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Founding Principal

    Jan 2021 - May 2022

  • Founding Vice Principal

    Jul 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Teacher Hug Radio

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Radio Presenter

  Speaking to educators around the world about their rich and interesting lives teaching overseas.

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  Beech Hall School Riyadh

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2024

  Founding Head of School- Primary & Senior Girls

  Founding Principal driving the expansion of the Primary & Girls School Leading the admissions and marketing team with significant and measurable impact in both areas.Developed successful relationships with HNW individuals and companies Established connections with embassies Coordinated UK DIT visit for UK schools investing in Saudi Arabia, liaising with government officials and industry experts.Designated Safeguarding Lead and part of the inaugural DSL forum with other international schools in Riyadh Show less

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  Hawar International School

  Aug 2024 - now

  School Improvement Advisor

  Responsible for supporting the development of teaching and learning across the schools. The core focus is to support the leadership teams and teachers, to plan and deliver a high quality education which has an impact on raising standards; identifying areas not only for improvement, but also building upon and supporting the strategic plan and infrastructure.