French tutor based in Essex

English teacher 2020 – Present • prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities • mark work, give appropriate feedback and maintain records of pupils' progress and development • research new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials • select and use a range of different learning resources and equipment, including podcasts and interactive whiteboards • prepare pupils for qualifications and external examinations • manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour • undertake pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of form tutor, and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties • communicate with parents and carr s over pupils' progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole-school training events • liaise with other professionals, such as learning mentors, careers advisers, educational psychologists and education welfare officers • supervise and support the work of teaching assistants, trainee teachers and newly qualified teachers (NQTs) • participate in and organise extracurricular activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events • undergo regular observations and participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD). KS1 and KS2 teacher, Kenningtons primary academy 09/2014 - 2019 Responsibilities & Achievements • teaching all areas of the primary curriculum • taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils • organising the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment • planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class • motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation.