Lorna Mallory

Experience

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  St. Stephen's CE Primary School

  Sept 2000 - Aug 2004

  Junior Teacher, Subject Coordinator and Lead teacher for Performing Arts projects

  Taught Years 3, 4, 5 and was Geography, English and Music Coordinator - developed a Music Curriculum for non-specialist teachers. I was also the Education Action Zone lead teacher, responsible for developing and organising Performing Arts initiatives for the school, with companies and organisations throughout London.

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  Garden International School

  Aug 2004 - Jul 2009

  Head of Year 4 and International Primary Curriculum Coordinator

  I started at Garden International School as an EAL teacher for Year 5/6 students. I re-structured the EAL Sheltered Class programme in order to make the curriculum more inclusive and dynamic, asking for and implementing change so that all students, regardless of their stage of language acquisition, could be given student agency and a positive, growth mindset. I was then invited to take the role of International Primary Coordinator to oversee, train and develop the implementation of the IPC across the whole Primary School. After this, I was Head of Year 4, leading a team, developing the curriculum, providing pastoral care to students, PLD to staff, liaising with parents, managing a budget and organising residential trips and large Exit Point showcases. Show less

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  Modern English School Cairo

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2015

  Head of Year 6

  Head of Year 6, responsible for the curriculum provision and pastoral care of over 150 students, leading a team of 10 staff as well as working with SLT, developing a thematic curriculum, strengthening the pastoral care and student leadership roles in Year 6, organising overseas trips and directing large drama showcases of learning.At Modern English School, I also taught Year 4, Year 5 and Year 1 and was instrumental in developing a thematic curriculum across the school, based on my experience with IPC.During these 6 years, I also had my two wonderful children, juggling motherhood and professional responsibilities. Show less

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  Dulwich College (Singapore)

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2022

  As Head of the House System in the infant school (ages 2-7 years), I instigated and re-developed the House system creating a wider and more inclusive platform of events, student leadership and whole school participation. Each year, in line with the school's theme, I organise whole school events (involving 700+ children and 80+ staff) including vertical collaboration, that are structured so that even the youngest can participate in a meaningful way. Recent projects have included the introduction, implementation and embedding, through inquiry, the ideas of The Good Life Goals and celebrating International Women's Day, Maths Pi Day and Earth Day. I have developed the student leadership of the Y2 House Representatives so that they take an active role in assemblies, house point collection, leading events such as House Dining, quizzes for Book Week and promoting activities such as Rainbow snacks.I have also taught Year 1 and Year 2, been actively involved in the musical life of the school, conducting the DUCKS choir of 80+ children aged 2-7 years, helped with Brownies CCA and coaching Netball.I am currently on a professional journey to develop my understanding and application of the Compassionate Systems techniques from MIT, involved in adapting them for younger children and I am a CIS (Council of International Schools) chairperson for my school's accreditation process. Show less

  • Year 1 Group Leader

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Head of House System Infants and Y2 Teacher

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2021
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  The British International School of Jeddah

  Aug 2022 - now

  Primary Deputy Head (Admin)