1. Edward Colwell
3 Dryden Close, Ewloe, Flintshire, CH5 3UL
Phone: 07725649086  e-mail:edward.colwell@gmail.com  Full UK Driving license held
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Profile
I am a lively and hardworking Teach First ‘15 Ambassador, having graduated from The University of Nottingham with a BA
(hons) degree in English from the University of Nottingham. I am currently studying an MA in Educational Leadership. My
interests stem further than English and I am a keen performer, having directed and participated in award winning theatre
productions through both University and dramatic societies in the local community. An innovative and organised thinker, I
was voted Head Boy of my school, was made English Enrichment Lead in my current role after just one year and given
the leadership role of Head of Year 8 English as a result of my drive for success. I have led a team of Year 8 English
teachers to develop a well balanced and challenging curriculum, as well as sharing outstanding practice and constructing
assessment and revision materials for students across the school. I have led training sessions with staff at school and in
the Teach First programme and I frequently arrange meetings with parents and members of the local community to
discuss student progress. I am now looking to broaden my experiences working with a team of people with one common
vision and develop my leadership skills further in a challenging and engaging working environment.
Work Experience
Ark Kings Academy Sep 15 - Present
Head of Year 8 English and English Enrichment lead: Year 8 curriculum development, team leadership, Year 7 form
teacher, AQA English Literature and Language curriculum development, trip organisation, community engagement,
running of training sessions and CPD opportunities, sharing best practice amongst colleagues through observations.
Advance Jul 14 – Aug 15
Client Liaison Officer: Tax and payment solution advisor, client query handling, running of training sessions off site.
Education
MA Educational Leadership (Part Time) Sep 17 – July 19
The University of Warwick
Leadership Development Programme with QTS Sep 15 – July 17
Teach First Graduate programme and Birmingham City University – Grade: Enhancing
BA (hons) English with The Nottingham Advantage Award Sep 11 – Jul 14
The University of Nottingham – Grade: 2:1
Hawarden High School and Sixth Form Sep 04- Jul 11
GCSE – 5A*, 6A A Level - AAB
Skills
The Leadership Development program has developed my skills in leadership and teamwork. I have run meetings and led
a team to develop an extensive, evidence driven curriculum for Year 8 English. I have contributed to the extensive
curriculum design for both Key Stage 3 and 4, developing a medium term plan for lower ability students. The graduate
scheme also developed my reflective practice and self-coaching skills, allowing me to innovate with a solution driven
approach to difficult and challenging barriers; I have designed and implemented a department wide reward system. I have
participated in the construction and development of new, school wide policy on gender equality. My MA in Educational
Leadership has developed my research and evaluation skills in the design of new policy. I have organized school wide
events and community engagement opportunities, as well as trips and visits off site to workshops and competitions.