Gillian Stanley has over 40 years of experience in education, primarily as a classroom teacher but also holding roles such as Deputy Head, SENCO, and coordinator of gifted/talented programs. She has extensive qualifications in areas such as special education, literacy, EAL, and assessment/data management. Her background includes experience teaching in the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Cyprus under various curricula including IB, UK National Curriculum, and more. She is seeking a new teaching position and can provide excellent references.

1. IB - PYP MYP UK NC Class Teacher 7 – 11 years Coordination EAL SEND Literacy Gifted and Talented
Managed Literacy and Teaching
GILLIAN MARY STANLEY
Email: gillianstanley53@yahoo.co.uk Please Contact via email
Teaching Reference Available on request N.I. Available on request Driving License: Yes
An ‘outstanding classroom practitioner who works energetically and collaboratively with colleagues,
parents and the SLT to develop teaching and learning’ Special award from The Gulf English School
for ‘exceptional contributions to SEN , EAL, the curriculum, teaching and learning ‘ Focused on
community and procedures to empower parents, teachers and students. Raised student attainment
levels Keen to join a school that places fellowship and the joy of learning at the heart of the school.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
1971 – 1974: Keele University - Crewe College: Teaching Certificate Drama, Curriculum Studies
Education with Special Needs – Distinction
1984 – 1991: Open University: MA studies: Distinction in Curriculum Learning and Assessment,
Educational Management, Advanced Diploma in Language and Reading (Degree Level) Certificates in:
Reading Development Language Development E2L Curriculum and Advisory Role SEN/ Dyslexia
1991 – 1992: Scottish National Institute: Advanced TEFL Diploma – Distinction
2014: The Open Learning College: SEN Certificate Autism and the Young Person
EMPLOYMENT
2012 - International Community School of Amman, Year 6 Class teacher Student Services
Support (4 - 17 years) Diagnostic assessment and APP IEP and PEP writer Sp.L.D. (dyslexia) ,
physically handicapped, ADHD and Autistic Spectrum EAL and social communication Whole school
Academically Gifted and Talented Coordination Head of House After school Drama, School
productions and Discovery Clubs – Organised whole school events
2010 – 2012 ACS Egham, Surrey SEN Case Manager Director of whole school assessment and
student data management systems (Grades 3-10 MAP, ISA etc.,) PYP/MYP teacher and planer
Coordination of Gifted and Academically Talented IB Community Action Service - advisor and
mentor Exhibition mentor Diploma CAS mentor Grade 5 Enrichment Activities Choir
Ofsted/IB/NEASC inspections
2006 – 2009 The Gulf English School Doha Qatar R o l e s H e l d : * Deputy Head -
responsibility for staff and curriculum development * SEN and EAL coordination EAL courses for
Arabic teachers and parents Chair and member of CIS vertical and horizontal curriculum committee
Organised Summer Fair and Choir
2006 – 2009 Sunny Lane Primary School Cyprus Year 6 class teaching Mixed ability EAL and
SEN Led school trips and recycling project After school reading and EAL courses Member of
drama groups and choir
2003-2006 Ramsey Junior School Cambridgeshire Years 5/6 Class teacher Key Stage Two
Literacy Coordinator
1991 – 2003 Department of Education & Skills European Schools of Mol, Brussels 2 and
Varese Anglophone Section Leader, Primary /Middle school Class Teacher SENCO and EAL
Coordinator 4 – 16 years, Teaching advisor and trainer Led 2 year European School E2L teaching and
learning pilot scheme,
1990-91 Hampshire Education Authority Samuel Cody Special Secondary School
Acting Assistant/Deputy Head Key Stages 2/3/4 Coordination of English/ICT /Staff and
curriculum

2. IB - PYP MYP UK NC Class Teacher 7 – 11 years Coordination EAL SEND Literacy Gifted and Talented
Managed Literacy and Teaching
EMPLOYMENT Continued
1988 – 1990 North Devon Education Authority Braunton School & Community College Key Stages
3- 5 Head of Learning Support
1984 –1988 Berkshire County Council Waingel’s Copse and Southlands Secondary Schools 11 -18
year olds Head of Learning & Academic Support Pastoral Head of Lower School Led 2 year SEN
county pilot scheme to develop inclusion, assessment and curriculum access Conducted training at
SEN conferences
1981-1984 South Glamorgan Education Authority Willows Comprehensive School Head of Special
Unit Main stream teacher of E2L English and History Established Adult Basic Skills Center
1976 – 1981 Service Children’s Education Authority St. Christopher’s First/Middle School-
Gibraltar Class teacher 8 - 12 years Responsibility for Maths and SEN Choir and school productions
1974 -1976 West Glamorgan County Council Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Years 4/5 teacher -
8-10 year olds Specialised in Drama & Environmental Studies Leading NQT teacher Drama netball and
pottery
Professional Development Courses –2010-2015- Overview
The New National Curriculum SEND provisions The Gifted and Talented Learner
5 day NWEA MAP Fusion Conference Measuring Primary and Secondary Pupil Progress – Getting
the most out of value-asses data ADHD – Inclusion in the Primary School
Assessment - Identifying needs and curriculum differentiation
Raising Standards through “Big Writing” – R o s W il s o n
Curriculum and Assessment Systems – Lesley Snowball
The New Secondary and Primary National Strategies Counseling and Appraisal
Making PYP Happen MYP – Assessment Collaborative Planning The Role of the SENco
UK and International Course Leadership, Lecturing and Teacher Training ( Samples)
*Autism and Inclusion in an International School – 6 week course for teachers and LSA’s
* Providing for Gifted and Talented Students * Dyslexia
* Specific Reading Difficulties * Inclusion in the International School
*Assessment ‘of and for’ Learning – linking assessment and learning - 5 day workshops NWEA
Fusion Conference, Portland Oregon
*School based yearlong in house training- Measurements of Academic Progress (NWEA
*Writing - Value Added in both Primary and Secondary Schools - Doha, Qatar
* The Creative Second Language Curriculum - Conducted residential training workshops
* EAL – A new curriculum * Listening and Speaking Across the Curriculum
References Available on request and from SEARCH

3. IB - PYP MYP UK NC Class Teacher 7 – 11 years Coordination EAL SEND Literacy Gifted and Talented
Managed Literacy and Teaching