Daniel Walton-Smith

Experience

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  Little Kickers Group

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2012

  Football Coach

  I was employed as the head coach of their Pensby Branch. My job involved managing other staff (assistant coaches), completing risk assessments, planning sessions, delivering sessions, dealing with parents regarding any issues and ensuring that children are developing in all three of our classes (2-3 years, 4-5 years and 5 years and older).

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  HQ Coaching

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Sport Development Co-ordinator

  My job involved planning sport projects or initiatives, implementing these projects in the local community and managing/delivering the projects. I was involved with leading these projects through managing other staff, liaising with agencies, marketing the projects, delivering the projects and evaluating the success of the projectsProjects Included: Wirral Athletics Sports Programme, Coaching Apprenticeships For 16-18 Year Olds, Engage For Africa, Healthy Lifestyles, Sport For SEN, Schools Programme, Summer Camps, Step Right Project. Show less

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  Premier Education UK

  Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

  Primary PE Teacher

  My role involved working in a range of primary schools delivering curriculum time PE lessons. My role involved planning, delivering and evaluating these sessions. As part of the evaluation of sessions I had to analyse each child to and report back to schools about the levels they are currently operating to in PE. I also ran after school clubs which includes marketing to parents, completing admin work and planning and delivering the courses.

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  Sports2KidsUK

  Feb 2012 - Aug 2015

  Managing Director

  I created and set up my own sports coaching business delivering community projects and coaching sessions across Merseyside.My role with Sports2Kids involved delivering evening and weekend classes to pre-school children aged between 2-11 years old. My job included planning and delivering sessions, keeping track of payment through registers and updating databases. I also kept track of finances through a spreadsheet, marketed new and current sessions to improve participation. As a non-profit company I was also involved with bidding for extra funding from various sources. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Sport Psychologist

  Worked with athletes from British Dressage, Warrington Wolves and Tranmere Rovers.

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  Wirral Council

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2020

  Teacher & Senior Leader

  I was a Year 6 Teacher as well as a member of the school senior leadership team with responsibilities for assessment, pupil premium, PE and Mental Health. I also lead the school Upper Key Stage 2 department.

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  Tranmere Rovers FC

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2020

  Football Coach

  I coached the girl's Under 12 team as well as working freelance in school holidays as a community coach.

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  Fazakerley Primary School

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2023

  Assistant Head

  Assistant HeadteacherMaths Subject LeadAssessment & Pupil Premium LeadDesignated Teacher For LAC

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  Christ Church CE Primary School

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2024

  Governor
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  Prenton Primary

  Jul 2023 - now

  Deputy Headteacher

  Deputy Headteacher of a two form entry primary school on the Wirral. As a Deputy Headteacher, my role encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the overall success and growth of our educational institution. Collaborating closely with the Headteacher, I play a pivotal role in shaping our school's vision, mission, and strategic goals. I oversee the day-to-day operations, creating a safe and conducive learning environment for our students and staff. With a focus on instructional leadership, I lead and manage a team of educators, providing guidance and support to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes. I actively contribute to curriculum development initiatives, aligning our programs with national standards and educational best practices. Analysing student performance data, I implement targeted interventions to improve learning outcomes. Additionally, I foster positive relationships with parents, guardians, and the wider community, promoting open communication and parental involvement in the educational process. With a keen eye on continuous improvement, I actively participate in professional development and stay abreast of educational policies and standards. Show less

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  Department for Education

  Jan 2024 - now

  STA Expert Panelist

  Working on the KS1 reading panel to analyse potentialfuture SATs tests.