I am an experienced teacher of ESOL and GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Literature based in Bournemouth, UK.

Andy's CV

Employment History

Avonbourne Boys Academy, Bournemouth
(September 2018 – April 2020)

• Deputy Head of Faculty
• Responsible for English
• Taught English Language and Literature to all abilities 11-16
• Planned and oversaw Year 7-11 English curriculum
• Ran debating club and entered teams for Youth Speaks Out Rotary Debating competition
• Taught Y11 booster and intervention classes
• Conducted lesson drop-ins, learning walks and book scrutinies
• Conducted staff performance management reviews
• Interviewed job candidates and supported new staff
• Attended United Learning and PixL conferences
• Exam marker for EDUQAS English Language paper 1
• Form tutor

Lytchett Minster School, Poole
(September 2013 – August 2018)

• Responsible for KS4 English Literature
• Taught English Language and Literature to all abilities 11-16, English Literature A level to Y12-13
• Taught Y10 and 11 booster and intervention classes
• Conducted lesson drop-ins, learning walks and book scrutinies
• Conducted staff performance management reviews
• Oversaw department behaviour policy at KS4, including praise drop-ins, putting students on report and contacting parents to praise and raise concerns
• Attended AQA and EDUQAS exam board meetings and CPD
• Attended PixL conferences
• Exam marker for AQA English Literature paper 2 and EDUQAS English Language paper 1
• Presenter for EDUQAS
• Form tutor

Ringwood School, Hampshire
(September 2011 – August 2013)

• Responsible for KS3 English
• Taught English Language and Literature to all abilities 11-16, English Literature A level to Y12-13, Media Studies to Y10
• Department link with Library Accelerated Reader scheme
• Ran KS3 English lunchtime club
• Responsible for KS3 part of department improvement plans
• Conducted lesson observations
• Conducted staff performance management reviews
• Oversaw department behaviour policy at KS3, including praise drop-ins, putting students on report and contacting parents to praise and raise concerns
• Attended Hampshire LEA CPD and moderation meetings
• Mentored PGCE students
• Form tutor

Farnham Heath End School, Surrey
(February 2006 – August 2011)

• Responsible for KS3 English and Gifted and Talented in English
• Taught English Language and Literature to all abilities 11-16, Drama to KS3
• Department link with Library Accelerated Reader scheme
• Department link with Farnham Sixth Form College
• Responsible for KS3 part of department improvement plans
• Ran and attended various theatre trips
• Oversaw department behaviour policy at KS3, including praise drop-ins, putting students on report and contacting parents to praise and raise concerns
• Attended Surrey LEA CPD and AQA moderation meetings
• Mentored NQTs
• Form tutor

Garth Hill College, Bracknell Forest
(November 2005 – February 2006)

• Long term English and General supply teaching

St John’s International School, Bangkok, Thailand
(February 2006 – August 2011)

• Head of Languages Faculty – overseeing English, Drama, EAL, ESL, Thai and Mandarin departments
• Taught English Language and Literature to all abilities 11-18, First Language and Second Language English GCSE courses
• Ran tutor reading scheme
• Conducted lesson observations
• Conducted staff performance management reviews
• Responsible for English SOW and department improvement plans
• Attended various residential trips
• Form co-tutor

Featherstone High School, Southall, London
(September 1998 – August 2004)

• Head of English
• Taught English Language and Literature to all abilities 11-16, Drama to KS3
• Organised and taught booster classes to Y9 and Y11
• Taught after school English G & T groups
• Mentored NQTs and PGCE students
• Ran and attended various theatre trips
• Attended Wye Valley residentials
• Attended London Borough of Ealing LEA CPD and AQA exam moderation meetings
• Form tutor, taught PSHE

Whitmore High School, Harrow, London
(September 1994 – August 1998)

• Teacher of English and Learning Development (SEND)
• Taught English Language and Literature to all abilities 12-16, Drama to KS3 and Media Studies GCSE
• Provided in-class support in various curriculum areas
• Took part in BBC “Computers Don’t Bite” project and Television programmes
• Attended London Borough of Harrow LEA CPD
• Form tutor, taught PSHE

Education

University of Warwick
(October 1990 – July 1994)

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours degree) in English and American Literature: Lower Second Class Division (2:2)
• Professional Graduate Certification in Education – Secondary English and Drama

Framlingham College, Suffolk
(September 1985 – July 1990)

A levels awarded in:
• English Literature – B
• French – C
• History - A

8 GCSEs, grade A-C, including Maths and English

Professional Qualifications
• BA in English and American Literature (2,ii)
• PGCSE in English and Drama