Experience

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  Lcn ltd

  Jul 2007 - Oct 2010

  Negotiator
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  Citizens advice

  Sept 2010 - Nov 2011

  Legal services commission caseworker
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  Lcn ltd

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

  Negotiator - complex & high value case team
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  Teach first

  Sept 2013 - now

  Ambassador

  I completed the Leadership Development Programme in 2013. As an Ambassador Associate I have spoken on various panels, and at recruitment events; led sessions at training conferences for participants; and during the pandemic I helped set up and supported participants via a virtual ‘affinity’ network.

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  Manchester city council

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2022

  Teacher, literacy coordinator, and director of independent learning

  Teacher of English and Media Studies; Literacy Coordinator; temporary TLR as Director of Independent Learning; leading school-wide projects to improve Media Literacy; and ITT trainee mentor.

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  Ambition school leadership

  Sept 2015 - now

  Fellow

  I completed the Teaching Leaders Secondary Programme and NPQML qualification, focussed on development and implementation of a new whole-school literacy strategy. I undertook coaching, expert training, and development in leadership, change management, vision-building, and supporting others to fulfil their potential as an inspiring leader.

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  Aqa

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2025

  Examiner

  Exam marker - GCSE English Language

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  Salford city council

  May 2021 - now

  Councillor and mayoral cabinet lead member

  Lead Member for Culture, Heritage, Equalities, Sports & Leisure. Ward Councillor for Cadishead and Lower Irlam.

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  Salford supply desk ltd

  Jul 2023 - Feb 2025

  Teacher

  Flexibly working around my other commitments as a supply teacher. Skilled in Secondary English & Media Studies, and Primary Supply Teaching.

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  Uk government

  Jan 2024 - Feb 2025

  Examiner

  Exam marker for KS2 Reading and KS2 Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling SATs

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  Everyday

  Feb 2025 - now

  Chief executive officer