Joanne Tunnicliffe
Lincoln,Lincolnshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in educational leadership, strategic thinking and strong communication skills. Demonstrates a high level of integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Effectively able to work in a team as well as on my own initiative, engaging stakeholders through advanced communication and public speaking skills. Committed to delivering excellence for education professionals and young people.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Headteacher
North Kesteven Academy
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
07.2018 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders within the school and wider educational community, including the local authority, Challenge Partners, primary and secondary schools.
- Initiated, implemented and established strong foundations for school development
- Set high standards for staff, fostering continuous professional development
- Enhanced the school's reputation amongst parents, students and the wider community.
- Lead through the Covid pandemic, quickly establishing an online platform to ensure that children could continue to learn, alongside high quality communication and care provision.
- Reviewed and updated policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
Teacher of French/German/Spanish
North Kesteven Academy
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.2007 - Current
- Planned and delivered learning for KS3 & KS4 in French, German, Spanish
Deputy Headteacher
North Kesteven Academy
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Headteacher
North Kesteven Academy
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Led initiatives for ITTs, NQTs and staff development
- Oversaw trips and visits, maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations
- Enhanced Teaching and Learning by identifying key improvement areas through detailed QA processes
- Led PSHE and Careers provision within the school.
- Collaborated with Lincolnshire Teaching Schools Alliance to foster partnerships across Lincoln and Greater Lincoln
- Led curriculum development and staffing model from March 2016 Supported large scale redundancy processes.
- Acting Headteacher from September 2016 to November 2016.
PSHE & Careers Coordinator
North Kesteven Academy
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
11.2012 - 08.2014
- Led the PSHE provision in the school through tutors and a specialist team.
- Led the Careers provision in the school.
- Led the Work Experience Programme in the school.
- Achieved Careermark.
Supply teacher
Welton St Mary's Primary School
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
04.2007 - 07.2007
- Provided Year 3/4 PPA cover each Wednesday
- Delivered planned learning for Maths.
- Planned and delivered learning for French.
Teacher of French
Lincoln Minster School
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.2005 - 07.2006
- Planned and delivered learning for KS4 French
- Fixed term, part time contract (maternity leave followed this).
Head of Year
The Priory LSST
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.2001 - 04.2005
- Led different year groups (year 10, 11, 8, 9) with a focus on strong pastoral care, behaviour management, monitoring student achievement, removing barriers to attendance and learning.
- Effective communication with parents.
Teacher of French & German
Elizabethan High School
Retford, Nottinghamshire
09.1997 - 08.2001
Education
NPQH - Leadership
EMLC
England 11.2016 - 03.2018
BA (Hons) Modern Languages with Education (QTS) - French, German and Education
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 09.1993 - 06.1997
Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching - Coaching
University of West England & ILM
Bristol 11.2024 -
A Levels - French, German, History
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
Lincoln 09.1991 - 06.1993
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Educational leadership
- Policy implementation
- Advanced communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Change management
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Swimming, walking, reading and good Netflix series
Charity work
I am a trustee of the Hope Network, a newly formed charity in Lincoln, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
Timeline
Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching - Coaching
University of West England & ILM
11.2024 -
Headteacher
North Kesteven Academy
07.2018 - Current
Deputy Headteacher
North Kesteven Academy
09.2017 - 07.2018
NPQH - Leadership
EMLC
11.2016 - 03.2018
Assistant Headteacher
North Kesteven Academy
09.2014 - 08.2017
PSHE & Careers Coordinator
North Kesteven Academy
11.2012 - 08.2014
Teacher of French/German/Spanish
North Kesteven Academy
09.2007 - Current
Supply teacher
Welton St Mary's Primary School
04.2007 - 07.2007
Teacher of French
Lincoln Minster School
09.2005 - 07.2006
Head of Year
The Priory LSST
09.2001 - 04.2005
Teacher of French & German
Elizabethan High School
09.1997 - 08.2001
BA (Hons) Modern Languages with Education (QTS) - French, German and Education
University of Sheffield
09.1993 - 06.1997
A Levels - French, German, History
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
09.1991 - 06.1993
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