Nirpal Bansel

Experience

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  Various agencies: MKP, Quba, McCann, AMD Adv., ACC Adv., Blue, Grey, Euro RSCG, Brunnings.

  Sept 1994 - Aug 2004

  Freelance Copywriter/Copywriter/Head of Copy

  • Strong, creative arts background working in the advertising, graphics and media industry for over 10 years. • Lead role as copywriter working for large global networks and small local advertising agencies.• Head of Copy for ACC Advertising (Saudi Arabia) and MKP Performance Marketing (UK), developing and managing all creative concepts from initial concepts to finished artwork or commercials. • Key management experience in creative departments, developing links between agency staff and clients. • Broad, brand based portfolio with vast experience of TV, poster, press, direct mail and digital media. Show less

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  Navigation Primary School

  Oct 2004 - Jan 2005

  Teaching Practice 1: Year 5/Year 6 Teacher

  • Main focus on Numeracy, Literacy, Science and ICT during 4-month placement. • Role included planning, teaching and evaluating core subjects for block teaching. • Created mid-term, weekly & daily plans for core subjects. • Teaching incorporated behaviour management, curriculum structure, learning strategies, assessment and marking procedures. • Foundation subjects taught were History, PE and Art & Design.• Key responsibility: differentiation for Year 5 and 6 classes of varying abilities and set core subject classes. Show less

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  St Andrews CE Primary School

  Feb 2005 - May 2005

  Teaching Practice 2: Year 2 Teacher

  • Main focus on all core subjects and foundation subjects - RE, Art & Design, Geography, PSHE and Design & Technology. • Varied learning styles to incorporate brain gym, music, storyboards and multi-sensory techniques. • Role included planning for additional adults, evaluating teaching through formative and summative assessment and managing a challenging group of children. • Key responsibility: differentiation for children with SEN and EAL.

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  Clarendon Road Primary School

  Sept 2005 - Jul 2007

  NQT, Year 3/4 Class Teacher and Computing Lead

  • Managed, budgeted and organised a funded Creative Partnership Project to enhance creative learning for children.• Lead role in developing and implementing Computing through the whole school, including budgeting, improving and furnishing of new ICT Suite. • Key lead on introducing and developing stimulating learning through P4C sessions at school. • Involved with curriculum team to develop the new Numeracy Framework within school. • Lead responsibility in working with the LA on a project to inspire and improve boys’ writing within local cluster schools. • Key responsibility as part of group to plan, assess and monitor the curriculum for a mixed age group, as part of team in juniors’ department. Show less

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  Well Green Primary School

  Sept 2007 - May 2013

  Key Stage 2 Lead, Year 4 & 5 Class Teacher, SLT, Assessment, Computing, Science and PE Lead

  • Leadership and Management of 8 staff members in Key Stage 2 (Performance).• Key member of Senior Leadership team – responsible for developing whole school strategies in response to National Challenges and Curriculum changes.• Lead role of managing, reviewing and recording assessment data to raise the quality of teaching and identify key areas of development. • Key responsibility to track, manage and raise Key Stage 1 and 2 performance levels using RAISE and FFT.• SLT member contributing to developing a strategic approach to CPD focusing on whole school issues such as E-safety and introducing a new E-safety Curriculum and supporting colleagues to develop skills through a range of INSET and support structures.• Key lead on addressing and utilising Pupil Premium Money using identified children ‘provision maps’.• Part of SLT team that helped develop and introduce a new revised School Website and implemented training for colleagues as part of a new media initiative.• Primary Link Teacher for Trafford South’s Schools Sport Partnership developing collaborative partnerships, as part of a local primary school cluster and Altrincham College of Arts.• Lead responsibility for developing and implementing the required procedures for PE to achieve the Activemark/Sportsmark award (2007-2009).• School lead on developing links with sports clubs and coaches within the local community to develop high-quality PE delivery. Show less

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  Gilded Hollins Community Primary School

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2017

  Year 4 Class Teacher, Science Lead

  • Key responsibility to improve teaching and learning to develop attainment for an underachieving class in Lower Key Stage 2 during 2013/2014.• Lead role to develop, monitor and embed the new National Curriculum within school and incorporate a new ‘Learning Challenge’ approach in Science.• Successful organisation and implementation of Science Week in March 2016, in collaboration with LOGOs schools to incorporate a theme around the ‘Titanic’. Liaised closely with Chair of Governors to start the process of PSQM with the aim of achieving the Bronze Award in Science. • Aided SLT during staff meetings in developing ideas for recording of non-core subjects as a new whole school approach to assessment, following new curriculum in 2014.• Supported SLT to develop a manageable, focused approach for delivering, reviewing and assessing Guided Reading based around CLIMB structure, focusing on higher order comprehension skills. • Produced a high-quality, interactive class assembly for the whole school and parents based around WW2 topic work within first two weeks of starting new role. Subsequent assemblies focusing on the Romans, Ancient Greeks and Anti-bullying written and produced. Cross-Curricular Anti-Bullying Rap performed by class for KS2 linked to work in Literacy and PSHCE.• Teaching judged to be Good’ under new OFSTED criteria during last inspection in January 2014, which helped school raise overall standards to achieve ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features. • Organisation and delivery of high-quality after-school clubs, focusing on Kwik Cricket skills for Year 4/5 during 2014 to 2016. Managing Year 5 and 6 football team, including lead teacher on training, fixtures and tournaments. Show less

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  Edge Hill University

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Associate Tutor/Lecturer

  • Key responsibility to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment of modules for undergraduate and post-graduate ITE programmes in Primary Science for the Faculty of Education.• Marking and feedback of academic assignments for students on modules taught.• Development of collaborative research and innovative activities in Primary Science education.• Personal Academic Tutor, providing academic, professional and personal support for students with the development of final references for future employment opportunities. • Visiting Tutor role to mentor, support and supervise students during professional practice at work and to ensure schools provide high-quality training experiences for students. Show less

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  Callands Community Primary School

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Year 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

  • Key responsibility to improve teaching and learning to develop attainment for an underachieving class in Key Stage 1 in preparation for SATs.• Managing behaviour through positive relationships to ensure a happy and safe learning environment for vulnerable and challenging children. • Planning and teaching a series of well-structured lessons which set high expectations and inspire, motivate and challenge pupils in order to promote good or better progress and outcomes.• Demonstrating excellent subject and curriculum knowledge of Year 2 and SATs procedures for the End of Key Stage 1.• Giving pupils regular feedback both orally, through accurate marking and assessments to ensure targets were met. • Reviewing and moderating books in preparation for external moderation at the End of Key Stage 1.• Liaising with class teachers and Senior Leadership Team to monitor and evaluate impact of teaching.• Effectively Communicating with parents with regard to pupils' achievements, well-being and behaviour.• Adherence to safeguarding policies and recording of child protection and welfare issues using EPOMS. Show less

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  Connex Education Partnership

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2021

  Supply Teacher
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  Kings Road Primary School

  Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

  Year 3 Class Teacher

  • Key responsibility to job share role and improve attainment for a predominantly ethnic diverse class.• Adapting teaching and learning to include a holistic approach using ‘Mantle of the Expert’ Week to develop children’s problem-solving skills and resiliency.• Fully embraced school’s vision, values and ethos including playing a strong part in the wider school community.

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  Cadishead Primary School

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

  Year 5 Class Teacher

  • Key responsibility to stabilise teaching and learning for a disrupted class, by creating a positive learning environment and growth mindset. • Manage and successfully adapt learning styles for children, especially with challenging behaviour, pre and post lockdown.• Effectively work as a team, key phase to ensure attainment for more challenging pupils was met, by developing effective strategies through team teaching.

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  Parklee Community Primary School

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

  Year 2, Year 3/4, Year 6 Class Teacher

  • Key responsibility to continue developing teaching and learning for key classes in end of stage years.• Manage and successfully adapt learning styles for children, adapting SoW established within school post lockdown.• Effectively work as a team, key phase to ensure attainment for lower achieving pupils was met, by developing effective strategies and tailored curriculum.

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  Lower Kersal Primary School

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

  Year 3 Class Teacher

  • Key responsibility to bring stability and improve teaching and learning for a highly disrupted class through second enforced lockdown and post COVID return to school.• Creating a positive and safe learning environment, ensuring the well-being of all pupils including children with severe learning and behavioural needs and integrating them back into school routines. • Working closely with Speech & Language (SALT), Education Psychologists (EP) and Autism specialists (ACE) on weekly strategy sessions. • Planning and teaching highly motivational lessons for a new learning-based curriculum, including the integration of core subjects within this to achieve longer-term memory retention for children.• High expectations of teaching set through deeper thinking, higher-order learning INTENT through six key cognitive strands. • Integration of school marking policy, onus on quality questioning and regular feedback orally as well as challenges and discussion with children to factor in next steps in their learning. • Statements and steps to measure progress of class detailed on Target Tracker and through ‘Headline’ meetings with head teacher.• Performance Management target areas achieved for personal, school and curriculum areas within annual review period.• Science Lead role to monitor effectiveness of teaching and learning, assessment and progress of children across the school, in line with the new curriculum. • Adherence to safeguarding policies and recording of child protection and welfare issues using CPOMS. Show less

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  Atherton St George’s CE Primary School

  Sept 2022 - now

  Year 3/4 Class Teacher