Paul

A dynamic and passionate Primary School leader with over 25 years teaching experience, including 10 years experience of working as an Acting Head and Deputy Head in large challenging primary schools. A kind, and positive role model with high levels of integrity. A proven ability to engage with a range of stakeholders and pupils in raising attainment and supporting effective progress through evidenced based interventions. Confidently uses coaching as a key element in pupil development, inspiring and empowering them to achieve their potential.

I have been providing a wide range of effective 1-1 tutoring; including adults and 11-plus entrance exams, through Tutor Hunt for over 6 years ensuring that students enjoy their learning and thrive.

Availability: Daytimes, After school Saturdays, Holidays, Skype, Zoom

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: I have Proven experience in evaluating quality and identifying what needs to be done to bring about sustainable improvements in outcomes. I have over 25 years Primary teaching experience with pupils aged 5 - 11 years including SEN / pupils with challenging behavior, ensuring they make outstanding progress.
As a leader-
• Proactively engaged with the local authority to deliver raising attainment plans. Established secure monitoring & evaluation procedures.
• Provided rigorous leadership and coaching, establishing effective improvement in the quality of teaching and learning during a time of instability.
• Developed Provision maps, Individual Education Plans and Pastoral Support Plans to ensure they reflect evidence based practices.

I have wide experience as an Inclusion leader in ensuring SEN pupils make good progress.

``Rigorous in leading improvements in the monitoring of teaching and learning. …..good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of teaching throughout the school and have been effective including mentoring newly qualified teachers to improve their practice.`` OFSTED 2012

I have a wide experience of delivering Mindfulness Meditation Stress Reduction courses to both pupils and adults.