1. Nick Smith
11 Swallow Crescent, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9JN
07528931475 nicksmithuk@hotmail.com
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PROFILE
I am an energetic, ambitious professional with a fiercely strong work ethic and results
orientated drive. For the past two and a half years, I have worked full-time as a primary
school teacher, a highly complex role in which I have utilised and developed a wide range
of skills. Whilst I have thoroughly enjoyed my role and taken enormous pride in being
graded ‘Outstanding’ across the age range, the time has come for a brand new challenge.
My main passion is presenting to audiences, which combined with my strong
organisational skills, leads me in the direction of Learning and Development.
EDUCATION
Edge Hill University 2009-2012
BA Honours in Primary Education (First Class)
The course combined in-depth training with substantial teaching experience
in a range of schools and year groups. I specialised in music and completed
a dissertation exploring how musical tastes are formed, which was graded
First Class.
Joseph Whitaker School and Sixth Form College 2006-2008
A-Levels: Media Studies (B), English (C), Psychology (C)
Joseph Whitaker School and Sixth Form College 2001-2006
GCSEs: 10 A*-C including Mathematics (B), English (B), History (B), Music (B)
and Drama (B)
EXPERIENCE
Teacher of Year 1 / Year 6 at Richard Bonington Primary School 01/2013 – Present
• Creating innovative and exciting lessons across all subjects in the curriculum, which
challenge, motivate and engage pupils from 5-11 years.
• Using a wide range of assessment techniques to constantly adapt teaching and
planning to ensure each and every child makes continuous progress.
• Differentiating lessons to meet the learning needs of all pupils, including those with
special educational needs.
• Providing clear targets for pupils that are challenging yet achievable.
• Maintaining excellent discipline in accordance with the school's procedures, as well
as promoting and modelling high standards of work.
• Assessing and recording pupil’s progress, creating interventions where needed.
• Liaise between colleagues, parents and outside agencies in a number of contexts.
• Constantly evaluating own teaching practice critically to improve effectiveness.
• Actively safeguarding children, ensuring that all pupils are well looked after and
happy, confident individuals.

2. • Organising and leading school trips with large groups of children, assessing all
potential risks and keeping all children safe.
• Presenting assemblies to large audiences and staging ambitious productions with
groups of children.
• Leading Drama, Geography and Gifted & Talented across the whole school,
ensuring continuity between year groups and progression throughout the school.
Volunteer at Nottingham Hospital Radio April 2015 – Present
• Meeting and interacting with patients of all ages on the wards.
• Receiving training on how to use radio studio equipment, as well as shadowing
presenters live on air, with a view to starting my own radio show in the coming
weeks.
Play-worker at Haydn Out of School Care Association
July 2010 – December 2012 (during university breaks)
• Planning and leading a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for children aged
from 3-13 years.
• Working as part of an ever-changing team to provide the best possible experience
for children.
• Supporting the inclusion of children with diverse physical and emotional needs.
Student Representative at Edge Hill University March – May 2011
• Speaking to large groups of prospective students and their parents about the
education courses the university offer.
• Conducting guided tours of the university campus, making commentary interesting
and answering questions.
Sales Assistant at Marks and Spencer August 2008 – September 2009
• Ensuring high standards of customer service are maintained at all times.
• Prioritising duties in a fast-paced environment and exceeding expectations of both
customers and colleagues where possible.
• Following strict company policies and procedures to ensure the smooth and safe
running of the store.
INTERESTS
I love socialising with people, often organising staff events at work and visiting friends and
family around the country. I am deeply passionate about music and current affairs –
something I am able to enjoy through being a volunteer at Nottingham Hospital Radio. I
like to grab exciting opportunities in life, having appeared as a contestant on quiz shows
such as The Weakest Link and The Chase! I hope that my love of life and strong
dedication to work have shone through.