1. 1 Helen Brennan
Name: Helen Brennan
88 Duckpool Road
Newport
Gwent
NP19 7EQDate Of Birth: 06/06/1976
Nationality: British Telephone: 07974242551
millinshiph@yahoo.co.uk
Career Aspirations
I am leaving one career and beginning a whole new chapter. I love to learn and am looking
for new experiences and opportunities.
Attributes
A highly motivated professional
16 years teaching experience from nursery and throughout primary phase
Strong Communication Skills / Able to communicate at all levels
Works flexibly and enjoys being a member of a team but confident to lead
Works well under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to work on own and as part of a team
Educated to a high standard
Excellent organisational skills
Meticulous planner
Very capable with forms and written reports
Passionate about wellbeing
Career Progression
Abicare Healthcare worker July 2016
In training for Care Worker Certificate. Working in service user homes providing basic healthcare and
support.
Newport City Council Sept 1999 – June 2016
Monnow Primary School Jan 2003 – June 2016
Reason for leaving – Health grounds
Pay band – UPS3
Responsibilities –
• Job share and team worker. Thoroughly plan, prepare and assess
• Meticulous organiser and time manager
• Senior member and lead several groups within school
• On average I have had classes of 25 pupils. I meet with parents daily and conduct termly
consultations to discuss children’s development.
• I have a specific interest in SEN and have responsibility for their complex paperwork.
• I organise timetables 4 activities at a time, 3 in class and 1 outdoor.
• I have responsibility for 1 other adult. I take weekly assemblies and run separate reading
and spelling groups throughout the day. After school clubs are also a part of my working
week.
• As a senior member I have a curriculum group responsibility to the Wellbeing Group.
• I prepare and present our group initiatives to staff during training evenings and staff
meetings. I coordinate RE, and all spiritual and pastoral development throughout the school.
• Completed 2 Esyn inspections
• Wrote report to inspectors and governors to present and evaluate my groups initiatives
• Newly qualified teachers school based mentor helping to nurture and guide through lesson
observations and feedback. I deal directly with the Education Workforce Council and local
authority regarding these teachers.
2. 2 Helen Brennan
• I have spent 2 years in special needs class
• Dealt with multiagency issues including medical and educational reviews.
• Trained with child protection and safeguarding regulations.
• I regularly require new training and attend twilight sessions then I transfer these new skills
into my class practise.
Supply cover May 2000 – Jan 2003
Across all Newport schools including nursery
Intervention teacher Sept 1999 – April 2000
St Mary’s RC Primary School
Reason for leaving – end of contract
Education
University of Wales College Newport 1995 – 1999
B.ED English Lit & R.E/Philosophy 2.1
St Joseph’s High School 1986-1995
English Literature A’ level C
Sociology A’ level B
RE A’s level D
Training
• Read Write Inc
• Big Maths
• Thinking Schools
• Building Learning Power
• PECCS
• Team Teach (positive handling)
• School Based Mentoring
• 21st
Century Learning (ICT)
• Peg feeding
• Anti-seizure medication administration
• Epi-pen
• First Aid
• Health and safety annual updates
• CLAIT level 1
• Full driver’s license
Hobbies
• Family time with my children, partner and dogs
• Reading and further study
• Furniture restoration
• Socialising and catching up with friends
Referees Available
Mrs M Echeverry Mrs C Price
Head Teacher Deputy Head Teacher
Monnow Primary School Monnow Primary School
Darent Close Darent Close
Newport Newport
NP20 7SQ NP20 7SQ
