Science

I have been a Science Educator for twenty years. During that time, I have taught all three sciences to GCSE, BTEC Applied Science to Level 3 and Biology and Chemistry to A Level. I have also held a variety of middle leadership positions and am currently Head of Science and Associate Assistant Head teacher at The Barclay Academy.

I have extensive experience as an examiner for GCSE sciences and A Level Biology and am currently Quality Nominee for BTEC qualifications at Barclay. I have a Masters Degree in Science Education and have a thorough understanding of the unique issues that affect teaching and learning in Science.

I am passionate about education and enjoy the challenge of teaching pupils across all Key Stages and ability ranges.

I have been teaching for over twenty years in schools in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. I was a late entrant to the profession as I had previously pursued a successful career as a research scientist. I have taught science almost exclusively; all subjects to GCSE and Biology to A Level.

Previously, I worked in Icknield High School in Luton for ten years and was Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for learning and assessment for the last five years of that time. During this period I was involved in leading a number development and research projects including the KS3 Strategy, Leading in Learning and a number of in-school projects.

I was deputy Headteacher of Sir Frederic Osborn School in Welwyn Garden City for four years, the last three years as sole deputy. I therefore have a highly developed understanding of all aspects of running a modern secondary school.

I am now in my fourth year as a lead practitioner at The Priory School, Hitchin. I have been involved in the successful delivery of CPD in school and as part of the NHTA. The most successful and rewarding part of my recent work has been in the coaching or mentoring of staff who need a boost in performance or are ambitious and looking to enhance their practice.

I am Head of Science at Nobel School. I have a lead role in KS4 science and have high expectations of my staff when implementing the new GCSE.

My interests are in professional development and teaching and learning. I am the Professional Mentor for the NQTs at our school and I also work with staff members across the school from all different levels of experience to help develop their teaching and learning strategies.

I feel that all members of staff should have opportunities to develop their teaching and valuing all members of staff allows them to reach their full potential.