My work history with past employers, Fife Council, Riverside Christian College, Bayside Christian College and Xavier Catholic College has been exemplary.
Leadership skills as Year 11/12 Co-ordinator and Head of Humanities
Exceptional communication skills
I pride myself in my natural ability to work with people of all ages
I am very sociable and can confidently deal with any situation that may arise.
I have excellent IT, administration and research skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Humanities/English Teacher
Xavier Catholic College
07.2022 - Current
Head of Humanities
Bayside Christian College
01.2022 - 03.2022
Humanities Teacher
RAK Academy
07.2021 - 11.2021
Humanities Teacher
Madras College
03.2021 - 06.2021
Year 11/12 Co-ordinator, Head of Humanities
Bayside Christian College
01.2018 - 12.2020
Modern History, Business Teacher
Riverside Christian College
01.2017 - 12.2017
History/Modern Studies/Social Subjects Teacher
Waid Academy
08.2014 - 12.2017
History/Social Subjects/Classics/RMPS/Business and Enterprise Teacher
Madras College
08.2012 - 06.2014
Company Director
Ruby Heaven
06.2010 - 07.2012
PGDE History
Edinburgh University
07.2011 - 06.2012
MDip Humanities
Dundee University
07.2009 - 06.2010
MA (Honours) – 2:1(History/American Studies)
Dundee University
09.2005 - 06.2009
General Work Experience
Teaching Experience
June 2011 – 2024
Experienced in educational and pastoral welfare of students Years 11/12
Curriculum development and implementation of units of work, resources and assessments
Senior teacher of QCE Year 11/12 in Qld, Australia and Advanced Higher level in Scotland
Wide range of subject experience: History, Legal Studies, English, Modern Studies - Political/Social/International Studies, RE, Classics, Geography, Civics, Business Studies.
Skilled in digital learning platforms: Seqta, Schoology (Australia), OneNote, Teams, Glow (Scotland)
Six years of working in Apple schools to inspire critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.
Wide range of professional working groups: digital literacy, restorative practice, growth mindset, fundraising committee, camp planning, health and well-being
Use of restorative practice techniques and development of strategies to promote excellent classroom behaviour
Co-leader of a wide range of school trips including; battlefields of Belgium/France, Namibia, New Zealand and various locations in the UK and Australia
Reporting to parents/parent’s evenings/one-to-one contact as the senior co-ordinator
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular activities
Leader of The Duke of Edinburgh Award in Qld and co-leader in Scotland
Coach of Junior/Senior netball teams in both Scotland and Australia
Leader and co-leader of Eco Club in Scotland and QLD
Co-leader of Model United Nations
Charity fundraiser of various charities supported by whole school
Leader of Film club to promote literacy
Leader of Girls Club at Bayside Christian College
Promoted literacy by entering pupils in a UK annual National writing competition
Qualifications
University of Edinburgh, PGDE History
University of Dundee, MDip - Humanities, Dundee
University of Dundee, MA (Honours) - 2:1 (History/American Studies)
References
Mr Olav Darge, Depute Head, Madras College, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8DE, olav.darge@fife.gov.uk
Mr David Proudlove, Principle (previous Depute Bayside Christian College), Sapphire Coast Anglican College, Bega, NSW, 2550, David.proudlove@scac.nsw.edu.au
Mr Chris Relf, Depute Head, Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay, Qld, 4655, Chris.relf@bne.catholic.edu.au
Timeline
Senior Humanities/English Teacher
Xavier Catholic College
07.2022 - Current
Head of Humanities
Bayside Christian College
01.2022 - 03.2022
Humanities Teacher
RAK Academy
07.2021 - 11.2021
Humanities Teacher
Madras College
03.2021 - 06.2021
Year 11/12 Co-ordinator, Head of Humanities
Bayside Christian College
01.2018 - 12.2020
Modern History, Business Teacher
Riverside Christian College
01.2017 - 12.2017
History/Modern Studies/Social Subjects Teacher
Waid Academy
08.2014 - 12.2017
History/Social Subjects/Classics/RMPS/Business and Enterprise Teacher