Yoga
Terri-Anne Jones
English Educator
Ryhill
Summary
Dedicated, passionate, and reflective practitioner with a strong background in curriculum development and educational leadership in the UK and Thailand. Experienced as the Head of an English Department in England and in an international school setting. Seeking a role that offers professional challenges. Successfully designed and implemented pupil-centered curriculum plans in various school contexts, navigating through examination reforms, OFSTED inspections, online learning, and the introduction of new iGCSE and A-Level courses. Implemented evidence-based strategies and led whole-trust CPD courses to facilitate deeper and more enjoyable learning experiences for students. Skilled in leading and motivating teams of any size, thriving in collaborative working environments. Excited about the opportunity to work with like-minded colleagues committed to innovation, creativity, and maintaining high expectations for student success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of English
Wellington College International School
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track student progress and provide feedback for improvement.
- Led the first iGCSE cohort through their exams and oversaw the development of a new A level course.
- Redesigned key stage 3 curriculum to better align with iGCSE/ A Level readiness standards and to ensure deeper, critical thinking opportunities for students.
- Co-ordinated with the growing school library department to promote a love of reading, a collaboration which saw a 300% increase in book loans across the academic year.
- Managed department budget, ensuring proper allocation of resources.
- Led the student communication and newspaper team.
Travelling Sabbatical
N/A
7 2022 - 07.2023
- Please ask me more about this exciting adventure, in which I am volunteered, worked on my writing, enhanced my yoga practice and developed my Spanish language skills
GCSE English Lead Teacher
Hua Hin International School
01.2020 - 01.2022
- I thoroughly enjoyed my role at HHIS, where I was solely responsible for Language and Literature GCSE outcomes; took initiative to re-design the key stage three and four curriculum; and was involved in the teaching and planning of the IB for the first Sixth Form cohorts at the school
- I was also immersed in school life, leading many extra-curricular sessions for staff and students
AQA English Literature GCSE Examiner
AQA
Online
06.2016 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Head of English
Rodillian Academy
01.2016 - 01.2020
- I progressed from Second in Department in this innovative school and led a large department through major examination reforms, new OFSTED frameworks and the initial introduction of online learning during the pandemic
- I worked collaboratively to redesign the key stage three- five curriculums and was also heavily involved in mentoring new staff and PGCE students and regularly led CPD across the academy trust
- I also spend two terms on the Associate Senior Leadership Programme at the school as well as helping with the France residential
Teacher of English (Teach First)
Spen Valley Sports College
01.2013 - 01.2016
- As a Teach First trainee, I embraced the opportunity to learn from an experienced staff body in this countryside school in Yorkshire
- I was involved in curriculum planning, form tutor responsibilities and had large GCSE classes from my first year
- I was responsible for leading reading initiatives across the school and was a mentor for other Teach First trainees in the succeeding cohort
Education
PGCE SECONDARY ENGLISH -
Sheffield Hallam University
BA Hons ENGLISH LITERATURE - undefined
University of Manchester
MA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -
University of Manchester
Skills
Educational research
Certification
200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training
References
- Chris Nicholls, Headteacher, Wellington College International School, Bangkok, +660631384968, c.nicholls@wellingtoncollege.ac.uk
- Nicoline Harrington, Deputy Headteacher, Rodillian Multi Academy Trust, nharrington@featherstoneacademy.com
- Lewis Chalk, Headteacher, Hua Hin International School, +6632900633, lewis.c@huahinschool.com
- Luke Vernon, Trust English Lead, Rodillian Multi Academy Trust, lvernon@rodillianacademy.co.uk
Interests
Video and Photography
Travel
Scuba diving
Cycling
Timeline
Head of English
Wellington College International School
08.2023 - 07.2025
200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training
06-2021
GCSE English Lead Teacher
Hua Hin International School
01.2020 - 01.2022
AQA English Literature GCSE Examiner
AQA
06.2016 - Current
Head of English
Rodillian Academy
01.2016 - 01.2020
Teacher of English (Teach First)
Spen Valley Sports College
01.2013 - 01.2016
ACA Kayak and Canoe Instructor
05-2012
BA Hons ENGLISH LITERATURE - undefined
University of Manchester
PGCE SECONDARY ENGLISH -
Sheffield Hallam University
MA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -
University of Manchester
Travelling Sabbatical
N/A
7 2022 - 07.2023
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