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Anna Fielding

Ashville,AL

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Hall Cross Academy, adept in curriculum design and teacher mentoring. Spearheaded innovative teacher training programs across Yorkshire, significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Excels in building collaborative relationships, demonstrating exceptional communication and crisis management skills. Achieved outstanding curriculum leadership, ensuring high-quality education and fostering a positive school culture.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Assistant Principal

Hall Cross Academy
09.2008 - 08.2023
  • Strategically lead and develop teacher training in Doncaster and across Yorkshire, UK, involving 6 Partnership schools and 4 Tutors (Principals).
  • Chair DRAFTTS (Yorkshire Teacher Training) Strategic Board and DRAFTTS Partnership meetings (6 Lead Mentors and over 30 Teaching Mentors), working with school leadership and Board of Education at a high level.
  • Providing visionary short, medium and long term planning strategies to ensure that the quality of education and teaching throughout Yorkshire is outstanding resulting in high quality learning for all.
  • Quality Assurance of teaching and learning provision across the Academy of 150 teachers, supported by effective coaching and high quality professional development opportunities for all teaching staff.
  • Providing vision and strategy to ensure high quality Teaching and Learning, whilst reinforcing lines of accountability across the Partner schools to ensure that pupil progress and experience is of high quality.
  • Curriculum leadership, improving pupil outcomes consistently year on year. Graded as Outstanding.
  • Encouraging team cohesion, adaptability, a high quality and effective curriculum, and a climate of encouragement and respect.
  • Leading change across six different schools by demonstrating effective modelling and a climate of openness and respect.
  • Train teachers ( 30 per year) on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Support hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Work closely with Pastoral teams to monitor student behavior and enforce discipline policies.
  • Build productive and respectful relationships with all stakeholders, including parents/carers and the local community.
  • Develop training courses for students to improve achievement and understanding, resulting in increased progress.
  • Liaise with HMI and OFSTED Inspectors during school inspections.
  • Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership team to develop and evaluate the School Improvement Plan and individual Department Improvement Plans.
  • Work collaboratively with the Team around the child including law enforcement agencies, medical staff and mental health agencies.
  • Deliver outstanding and engaging learning experiences.

Head of Religious Education

Chillwell School
01.2006 - 08.2008
  • Built, managed and upgraded 7-12 Religion and Philosophy educational program.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff (8).
  • Delivered high quality learning experiences.
  • Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Masters) - Education (including Administration)

University of Wolverhampton, UK
Walsall Campus
08-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies (HONS)

University of Sheffield, UK
Sheffield, UK
08-1999

Skills

  • Leadership and Management of all Stakeholders
  • Effective communication with staff and students
  • School improvement planning and implementation
  • Crisis Management and School safety
  • Student Engagement and Behavior intervention
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Group facilitation and presentations, including Staff Development
  • Performance standards and analysis, including Personnel Management
  • Budget Development
  • Curriculum Design and Evaluation
  • School Facilities, Operations and Regulatory Compliance
  • Academic administration

Timeline

High School Assistant Principal

Hall Cross Academy
09.2008 - 08.2023

Head of Religious Education

Chillwell School
01.2006 - 08.2008

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Masters) - Education (including Administration)

University of Wolverhampton, UK

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies (HONS)

University of Sheffield, UK
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