Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Development
References
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James Swan

Teaching And Leadership
Preston

Summary

Dedicated and passionate educator with a firm belief in setting high expectations of learning for students. Committed to inspiring and motivating students to reach their full potential by employing evidence-informed teaching strategies. Equipped with a strong ability to identify and solve learning problems, fostering an environment conducive to academic growth and personal development. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents to ensure a collaborative, caring and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Head of School

Tara Pattana International School
08.2015 - Current
  • Dedicated and accomplished professional with a proven track record of success in education leadership.
  • Recognised for taking on diverse responsibilities and achieving notable accomplishments in roles such as teaching, CPD, recruitment, teacher appraisal and child protection.
  • Key achievements include leading initiatives that improved academic standards, fostering positive school culture, and implementing effective leadership strategies.
  • Successfully achieved Silver Education Development Trust (UK) accreditation within eight years.
  • Adept at managing teams, conducting financial discussions, overseeing HR matters, and actively contributing to the school's transformation.

Teacher of Geography and History

Tara Pattana International School
  • Teacher of Key Stage 3 and 4 Geography
  • Teacher of Key Stage 3 History

Deputy Headmaster

Bromsgrove International School
08.2005 - 06.2015
  • Proven leader with a comprehensive background in education, specialising in boarding, pastoral care, well-being, and student enrichment.
  • Successfully established clear behavior standards and elevated expectations across the school.
  • Recognised for accomplishments, including promotion to Head of Humanities in 2008 and serving as Whole School Trips Coordinator.
  • Demonstrated expertise as Head of Geography from 2006, contributing as a teacher across various levels and subjects, including Geography for KS2-KS5, IGCSE Travel and Tourism, and History for KS3.

Teacher of EAL Grade 3 - 10

Thai Japanese Association School
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • My main responsibilities included meticulously planning and delivering lessons tailored to the unique needs of EAL learners.
  • I played a pivotal role in producing educational materials, contributing to curriculum design, and implementing strategies to enhance language acquisition.

Geography Teacher

Harrop Fold High School
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • In my previous role as a Teacher of Geography ,Travel and Tourism and Religious Studies my responsibilities included delivering engaging and comprehensive lessons and guiding students through the intricacies of these subjects.
  • Beyond the classroom, I served as a Badminton coach for after-school activities, fostering a supportive and active extracurricular environment.
  • Additionally, I took on the role of Form Teacher for Year 10, providing mentorship and support to students as they navigate their academic journey.

Geography Teacher

Beacon Hill High School
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Successfully completed my NQT induction
  • Taught Geography for KS3-KS4, PSHE, and Religious Studies for KS3.
  • Also served as a Form Teacher and provided assistance with the Duke of Edinburgh Award program.

Geography Teacher

Tulketh Hill High School
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Teacher of Geography for KS3 – KS4
  • Teacher of PSHE KS3
  • Form Teacher and Year 7 football coach

Supply Teacher

Select Education
08.2000 - 07.2001
  • Supply teacher Primary and Secondary.

Education

PGCE Geography -

University of Lancaster Edge Hill College
01.1998 - 07.1999

BSc Combined Studies 2:1 -

University of Leicester Nene College
07.1993 - 07.1996

Skills

Coaching

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Certification

Department of Education National Professional Qualification for Headship, 2022

Professional Development

  • Member of The Charted College of Teaching
  • The National College Using Scaffolding to Boost Pupil Progress in Line with EEF Guidance | Secondary
  • The National College Annual Certificate in Safer Recruitment (2023-2024)
  • The National College Annual Certificate in Child Protection and Safeguarding for Staff (2023- 2024)
  • The National College Developing a Coaching Culture in Schools and Colleges
  • The National College Bridging the Literacy Gap: Effective Strategies to Address Weak Reading Skills in Secondary School Pupils
  • The National College Using Data to Drive Classroom Practice and Enhance Pupil Outcomes
  • The National College Harnessing the Power of Effective Questioning in the Classroom to Improve Pupil Outcomes
  • The National College Using EEF Guidance to Implement Change and Drive School Improvement
  • The National College Curriculum Mapping for Primary/Secondary Schools in Line with Ofsted Guidance
  • The National College (59 mins) Curriculum Leadership: Starting Curriculum Conversations at The National College
  • The National College Why Kindness Matters & How Doing
  • ESL in the Mainstream Teacher Development Course at Government of South Australia

References

Suphannee Dickson-Smith

School Director

Tara Pattana International School

88 M. 13 Pattanakarn Road Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand

20150 

Email addressjee@tpis.ac.th

Telephone+66 87 558 5933


Mark Pearce

Deputy Head Herries Prep School

Dean Lane, Cookham, Buckinghamshire.

SL6 9BD

Email addressmarkpearce18@hitmail.com

Telephone 01628 4 83350

Timeline

Head of School

Tara Pattana International School
08.2015 - Current

Deputy Headmaster

Bromsgrove International School
08.2005 - 06.2015

Teacher of EAL Grade 3 - 10

Thai Japanese Association School
01.2003 - 01.2004

Geography Teacher

Harrop Fold High School
01.2001 - 01.2003

Supply Teacher

Select Education
08.2000 - 07.2001

Geography Teacher

Beacon Hill High School
01.2000 - 01.2001

Geography Teacher

Tulketh Hill High School
01.1999 - 01.2000

PGCE Geography -

University of Lancaster Edge Hill College
01.1998 - 07.1999

BSc Combined Studies 2:1 -

University of Leicester Nene College
07.1993 - 07.1996

Teacher of Geography and History

Tara Pattana International School
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