Paul McKeown

Plan and deliver an ambitious and inclusive Key Stage 2 British curriculum, with a particular focus on Year 6 attainment, progress and preparation for secondary education.

• Apply learning from the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) to classroom and wider-school practice, particularly in the areas of school improvement, evidence-informed teaching, implementation, professional development and organisational culture.

• Use a strategic, evidence-informed approach to pupil progress, analysing assessment data to identify priorities, address gaps in learning and implement targeted interventions.

• Develop and embed effective EAL strategies that enable pupils with differing levels of English proficiency to access challenging curriculum content and demonstrate their full academic potential.

• Contribute to school improvement priorities, working collaboratively with senior and middle leaders to translate strategic objectives into effective classroom practice.

• Model high-quality teaching and learning, with lessons regularly used as examples of effective practice, while supporting colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional dialogue.

• Support the induction and development of new and early career teachers through mentoring, guidance and the sharing of effective classroom and assessment practices.

• Lead professional learning opportunities for colleagues on the effective use of educational technology, digital tools and emerging AI applications to enhance planning, teaching and assessment.

• Conduct learning walks and contribute to collaborative evaluation of teaching and learning, supporting a culture of reflection, professional growth and continuous improvement.

• Promote consistently high expectations for teaching, learning, behaviour and pupil outcomes, while creating an inclusive classroom culture in which pupils feel confident to take risks, collaborate and develop independence.

• Use formative and summative assessment strategically to evaluate the impact of teaching, inform planning and ensure appropriate challenge and support for individual learners.

• Draw upon extensive experience in Mathematics, Science, Computing, ICT and STEM to support engaging cross-curricular learning and the purposeful integration of technology.

• Contribute actively to wider-school initiatives, extracurricular activities, professional development and events, supporting the school's broader educational and community objectives.

Plan and deliver the Key Stage 2 British curriculum, with extensive experience teaching Year 6 and preparing pupils for successful transition to secondary education.

• Lead the Year 6 team, coordinating planning, assessment and curriculum delivery to ensure consistency, progression and high standards across the year group.

• Develop and implement effective EAL strategies to ensure pupils can access challenging curriculum content and achieve strong outcomes.

• Serve as Year 6 Mathematics Coordinator, monitoring attainment data and supporting high-quality mathematics provision across the year group.

• Use assessment information to track pupil progress, identify learning gaps and implement targeted interventions to accelerate achievement.

• Lead moderation and assessment discussions within the year group to ensure accuracy, consistency and effective use of data to inform teaching.

• Deliver professional development for colleagues on the effective use of assessment and digital tools, including Microsoft Teams and OneNote, to support planning, collaboration and pupil progress monitoring.

• Differentiate learning effectively to meet a broad range of academic, language and learning needs.

• Work closely with senior leaders to support school-improvement priorities and model high-quality classroom practice.

• Member of the school's Management and Leadership Committee for CIS accreditation, contributing to self-evaluation and whole-school improvement planning.

• Lead Odyssey of the Mind across the Junior School, promoting creativity, collaboration, problem solving and independent thinking.

• Contribute to extracurricular provision, including STEM-based activities and enrichment projects.

· •Provided targeted support for pupils needing additional learning intervention in a structured environment. through targeted learning-support provision

· •Participate actively in school events, meetings, professional development and wider school programmes

• Achieved significant improvements in Year 6 pupil outcomes, increasing SATs attainment from 49% to 89% during the first year.
• Subsequently achieved a 93% SATs pass rate in the second year.
• Monitored teaching and curriculum provision in Science and Computing, ensuring high standards in pupil work.
• Coordinated Science and Computing, leading curriculum development and implementation across the school.
• Redesigned and updated the school's Computing curriculum, including greater integration of coding and digital learning.
• Supported colleagues in developing innovative approaches to Science and Computing, enhancing overall teaching quality.
• Used pupil assessment and performance data to identify priorities and inform teaching and intervention.
• Planned differentiated learning for a highly diverse cohort with significant EAL needs.
• Mentored two PGCE student teachers, providing guidance, observation, feedback and professional support.
• Facilitated Science and Computing clubs after school, engaging students in hands-on projects.
• Coordinated educational visits and school activities, enhancing student learning experiences outside the classroom.
• Contributed to curriculum development and whole-school improvement initiatives.

• Recognised for outstanding teaching practice, demonstrating consistently high expectations for pupil achievement, engagement, and behaviour.
• Taught across Years 3 and 5, delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the primary curriculum alongside specialist PE provision.
• Coordinated PE and ICT curriculum, leading the development and implementation of high-quality provision across the school.
• Led and delivered extensive extracurricular sports programme, including football, basketball, and netball, fostering student participation and teamwork.
• Planned and coordinated whole-school sporting events, educational visits, and assemblies to promote pupil development and strengthen school-community engagement.
• Designed and introduced assessment and tracking tool to enhance monitoring of pupil progress and curriculum outcomes.
• Engaged in regular whole-school CPD and collaborative professional learning, applying evidence-informed approaches to enhance classroom practice.
• Undertook continuous professional development across phonics, assessment, curriculum development, teaching and learning, and middle leadership.