Clare Ward
Highton,Australia
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing an engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering a positive learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Highly skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Teacher
Northern Bay College
04.2025 - Current
- Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs through engaging, creative activities
- Foster positive learning environment which encourages student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Regularly execute formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies and goals accordingly.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student has equal opportunity for success.
- Model and promote kindness at the centre of all our interactions in the classroom and beyond.
CRT
ANZUK
11.2021 - 03.2025
- CRT working in prep to grade six; most recently a job share in grade 1 /2 teacher at Northern Bay, Wexford.
- Required strong communication skills liaising regularly with colleagues, students and parents ensuring learning, social and emotional needs are continually monitored and opportunities to thrive are maximised
- Fostered strong relationships with students, ensuring they felt safe in a positive learning environment, where they try their best and develop resilience along the way.
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Emigrated to Australia from UK
CRT
Grove Road Primary School (Randstad Education)
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Cover teacher for Grades 3-5, planning and teaching a range of subjects.
- Grade 2 class teacher for 1.5 days a week covering managerial release time.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules.
- Developed sound knowledge of curriculum across key stages and secured excellent understanding of skill progression when planning a unit of work.
CRT
Randstad Education Agency
09.2014 - 07.2017
- CRT covering classes from Kindergarten to Grade 4. This was a combination of day to day work and termly cover, both of which required excellent classroom and time management skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new protocols and procedures.
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Maternity leave
CRT
Highwood Primary School
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Returned from maternity leave to the role of CRT teaching Kindergarten to Grade 4.
- Required thorough communication with all staff to ensure plans were delivered effectively and to implement any pupil adjustments
- Detailed marking of work proved essential to inform both pupils and class teacher of understanding and targets to help progress learning further.
Full Time teacher
Highwood Primary School
09.2005 - 07.2013
- Full Time teacher in a large multi ethnic school working across the key stages, predominantly years 1, 2 and 3.
- 6 months as relief teacher after returning from maternity leave, required to teach Kindergarten to Grade 4.
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Maternity leave
Grade 3 class teacher
Highwood Primary School
09.2010 - 02.2012
- Grade 3 class teacher.
- Joined middle management as a phase leader.
- Performance management of several members of staff, input into school improvement agenda and leading the development of community cohesion.
- Mentored a new teacher in effective instructional practices, contributing to their professional growth and success in the classroom.
Grade 1 teacher
Highwood Primary School
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Grade 1 teacher leading the administration, assessment and moderation of National Standardised tests (equivalent to NAPLAN)
- Successfully mentored a graduate trainee for one year, working closely to ensure her plans were differentiated, marking was detailed and informative and classroom management skills diverse.
- Regular meetings and lesson observations allowed targets to be set and reviewed.
- Elected as teacher governor for the next four years.
- Appointed as science manager to raise standards in teaching and learning. This entailed data analysis, book scrutiny and monitoring of plans and marking.
- Led staff training sessions to help develop teacher's understanding of assessment in science.
- Joined the core curriculum team which met regularly to monitor planning, marking and evidence of learning.
- Appointed curriculum team leader overseeing other curriculum managers to evaluate the planning of foundation subjects and to offer support on leading other subjects.
Grade 2 teacher
Highwood Primary School
09.2005 - 07.2008
- Grade 2 teacher and history coordinator
- Managed history resources, budget, staff training and the monitoring of planning.
Prep/Year 1 class teacher
Sunvale Primary school
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Prep/Year 1 class teacher covering sick leave.
CRT
Randstad Education Agency
10.2004 - 12.2004
- CRT, Melbourne, Australia
09.2003 - 09.2004
- World travel
Grade 1 class teacher
Field End Infant school
09.2001 - 07.2003
- Grade 1 class teacher in a large, diverse school.
- Led and managed PE throughout the school including writing and implementing new schemes of work, managing budgets, organising sports day and running lunch time and after school clubs.
Education
BA (QTS) - Primary education and Sport Science
St Mary's College
01.2001
Skills
- excellent classroom management
- strong organizational skills
- adaptable to diverse requirements
- clear communication
- effective time management
- patience and empathy
Timeline
Prep Teacher
Northern Bay College
04.2025 - Current
CRT
ANZUK
11.2021 - 03.2025
08.2021 - 10.2021
CRT
Grove Road Primary School (Randstad Education)
09.2017 - 07.2021
CRT
Randstad Education Agency
09.2014 - 07.2017
09.2013 - 08.2014
CRT
Highwood Primary School
02.2013 - 07.2013
02.2012 - 02.2013
Grade 3 class teacher
Highwood Primary School
09.2010 - 02.2012
Grade 1 teacher
Highwood Primary School
09.2008 - 07.2010
Full Time teacher
Highwood Primary School
09.2005 - 07.2013
Grade 2 teacher
Highwood Primary School
09.2005 - 07.2008
Prep/Year 1 class teacher
Sunvale Primary school
01.2005 - 06.2005
CRT
Randstad Education Agency
10.2004 - 12.2004
09.2003 - 09.2004
Grade 1 class teacher
Field End Infant school
09.2001 - 07.2003
BA (QTS) - Primary education and Sport Science
St Mary's College
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