SENCo and Teacher of English at Eden Boys’ School, Preston
Teaching Leaders Secondary 2018 cohort
MA Education: Techniques and Approaches to Raise KS4 Pupil Premium Boys’ Achievement
Heather Hale
SENCo and Teacher of English – Eden Boys’ School, Preston
I am a SENCo as well as a Teacher of English in the North West of England. My values are founded on developing positive and strong student-teacher relationships; allowing students to learn in an environment that develops self-motivation and confidence in their ability to succeed. Fundamental to this development is the delivery of well-planned and productive lessons which are designed to ensure that the students make progress both within the lesson and over time. As a classroom practitioner I have maintained the equivalent of ‘Outstanding’ lesson grading during various internal and external monitoring cycles including work scrutinies, lesson observations and behaviour walks. This is due to the consistent standards I both demonstrate and expect in the classroom.
As part of the extended leadership team I possess a strong drive for excellence in everything that I do, ensuring that our students are provided with the highest quality of support and challenge. I believe that leading from the front is crucial in developing the collaboration and dedication needed to guide students to the success they deserve.
Teaching Experiences
January 2023 – Present
SENCo, Eden Boys’ School Preston
April 2022 – December 2022
Associate Assistant Vice Principal of Standards and Expectations, Halewood Academy
September 2020 – December 2022
Second in Charge of English, Halewood Academy
July 2018 – July 2020
Pupil Premium Leader, Leeds West Academy
September 2018 – July 2018
Assistant Curriculum Leader, Leeds West Academy
February 2017 – July 2017
Deputy Achievement Coordinator, Colne Valley High School
July 2015 – July 2017
English Teacher, Colne Valley High School
September 2014 – July 2015
Trainee Teacher, Edge Hill University
(Everton Free School & Maricourt Catholic High School)
April 2013 – July 2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Areas of Interest/Expertise
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Ever-expanding knowledge of the SEND space with a a thoughtful understanding of how to advocate for those with SEND.
Parental Engagement
Improving the relationships between home and school to foster well-rounded, emotionally healthy young people.
Behaviour Management
Separating the behaviour from the child to bring about the positive conclusion of conflict.
Pupil Premium
An acute awareness of the limitations of labelling within the classroom as well as the impact on schoolwide culture.
English Language (KS3-KS4)
The exploration of non-fiction writing, specifically that of speech writing.
English Literature (KS3-KS4)
The consideration of biblical allusions in Shakespeare’s Macbeth and the application of critical theory.
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