About Lena Scantlebury:
I am looking forward to using my skills to enhance the learning of the children in your school. Throughout my career I have proven myself to be flexible and will easily adapt to the initiatives and schemes of work that you use. I am used to working with other professionals to ensure the smooth running of a classroom. This includes good behaviour management strategies. I believe that I will be an asset to your setting, providing a consistent and purposeful approach that is underpinned by a caring and kind attitude.
Experience
Employment History
September 2005-August 2022 Grasmere Primary School, 92 Albion Road, Hackney, N16 9PD
September 2020-July 2022 Early Years Lead
- Implemented ideas that reflected changes in the Early Years curriculum. I had regular meetings with Early Years staff to make sure we knew what was expected
- Trained staff in Early Years practice
- Ensured children’s progress through regular discussions about children, careful monitoring and data scrutiny
- Introduced and implemented the use of Tapestry to capture children’s learning and increase parental engagement
- Established and maintained, alongside my team, a very welcoming, cohesive and nurturing environment for children
September 2017-July 2022 Assistant Headteacher and SLT
- Developed whole school curriculum
- Helped the Headteacher update the School Evaluation Form (SEF)
- Conducted teacher observations that fed into their performance management
- Contributed to meetings with all school stakeholders. For instance, doing learning walks with the School Improvement Partner (SIP) and then discussing strengths and next steps
- Analysed data to identify trends
- Mentored PGCE students to ensure successful placements
- Organised enrichment clubs
September 2015- July 2022 Literacy Lead
- Implemented a range of initiatives such as setting up a reading program for KS2 and established a volunteer program to get parents/carers to come in and read with children
- Monitored initiatives through book looks, speaking to teacher’s, support staff and pupils
- Completed a variety of training courses. One of the most recent ones was How to create a dynamic reading curriculum
- Provided training for staff and parents through INSET
- Collaborated with the parent body to overhaul and refurbish our school library. The library is now a vibrant, welcoming place for children to read
- Tracked data to identify any gaps in learning; using this information to suggest strategies and interventions to close these gaps
- Taught booster classes to Year 6 children about to embark on their KS2 SATs
September 2005-July 2022 Class Teacher
- Planned and taught exciting and interesting lessons to engage children and ensure progress. I adapted lessons to ensure inclusion. For example, considering different learning styles when teaching
- Conducted formative and summative assessment. Whilst teaching in KS1 I conducted the Year 2 SATs. My classes always achieved well and received some of the highest results in the borough. I have also administrated Reception Baseline Assessments
- Consulted with a range of professionals such as specialist teachers, literacy consultants and SENCos. I contributed to meetings verbally and in writing to inform about children’s progress
- Organised trips and visits to enhance students learning
- Communicated with parents about their child’s achievement and behaviour
- Utilised positive behaviour management strategies in-line with whole school policy
Education
Education and Qualifications
September 2018 University College London – National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
September 2005-July 2006 Institute of Education – Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
September 1996-July 1999 Middlesex University – BSc Psychology 2:2
September 2004-June 2005 City and Islington College – GCSE Mathematics B
September 1995-July 1996 City and Islington College GCSE Computer Studies A*; A-Level Psychology C
June 1990 Hainault Forest High School -- GCSE’s including English Language, English Literature, Child Development and BTEC Foundation Programme
3 A-Levels-Psychology; Sociology and English
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