Sara Franks

I have worked in education for 26 years in both mainstream and SEND. I have worked across all Key Stages from Early Years to Key Stage 5. My last role was as a deputy head in a special school, where my responsibilities included curriculum development, EHCPs, Looked After Children, staffing and being a DDSL to name but a few. I enjoy supporting pupils to enable them to be the best they can be, where they can safely take risks and work towards being independent adults. I work closely with staff, both in my classroom and as a member of the Senior leadership team, to give them the confidence to provide the standard of education that parents, pupils and school expect.  I have been responsible for Progress and Data within the school and held teachers to account for the progress of the pupils in their class and worked with the pupils to improve this progress. I have worked with supporting part time/non attending pupils to get back into school work closely with them and their families to improve their attendance. My communication and people-centric nature have afforded me excellent interpersonal skills. I enjoy working collaboratively within a team but am also motivated to work independently and use my initiative. My ability to build strong professional relationships with staff, parents, pupils and multi agency teams, has been a valuable asset throughout my career. Presently I am looking for a change in career where I can use my knowledge and skills in a different environment.

Mainstream Education Key Stage 1 - July 1995 - Aug 2005

Hunters Hall Infant and Junior School - Class Teacher

Rickmansworth Park JMI School - Key Stage 1 Lead

Merry Hill Infant and Nursey School - Class Teacher

SEND Education Early Years to KS 5 - Sept 2005 - Dec 2021

Thornton House Special School - Class Teacher

Regency High School - Key Stage 3 lead

Sunfield Residential School - Class Teacher

Heart of the Forest Special School - Assistant Head, Deputy Head

Christopher Whitehead High School  (Sept 1984 – July 1989)

GCSE:  English Lit    C   English Lang  C   Mathematics  D   Chemistry  C   Physics C   Child Care C

Geography  C  French  D

Worcester College of Technology  (Sept 1989 – July 1991)

BTec National Diploma in Science and Health Studies  -  Merit 

GCSE – Mathematics     C

Worcester College of Further Education (Sept 1991 – June 1995)

BEd Hons. Degree Biological Science           2.2