Jennifer Heywood is an experienced educator with 9 years of experience as a teacher and computing coordinator at St Luke's C of E Primary School. She is passionate about incorporating technology into training to enhance learning. She has strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills, having been part of the school leadership team for 5 years. Previously, she worked at Yorkshire Bank for 4 years as a supervisor, cashier, and staff training coordinator, where she was responsible for training schemes and motivating staff. She holds a BA in Teaching with Qualified Teacher Status from Edge Hill University.

1. Jennifer Heywood
22 Valley Close, Tottington. Bury. BL8 1WP
Mobile: 07834267758 email: jenheywood84@gmail.com
Personal Statement
I am an organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic educator, with a passion for supporting others with
their development and learning. Technology is a passion of mine and I excel in its incorporation into
training to enhance the learning experience. Feedback from my training has recognised I have an ability
to inspire excellence in others to achieve outstanding results. On numerous occasions I have proven to
work well under pressure to enable all learners to meet and exceed expected targets. I am professional,
proactive and hard working with a commitment to personal development to enhance and improve the
learners’ experience.
I would now like to utilise the skills and experience gained from my nine years in Education and
undertake a new challenge for a well-established company.
Key Skills
 Confident presenting to large groups.
 Excellent communication and motivational skills.
 Strong leadership skills: part of the leadership team after five years of teaching.
 Leading a small team.
 Excellent team development skills.
 Creating and developing training schemes.
 Mentoring and coaching staff to excel in their field.
Employment History
St Luke’s C of E Primary School
Teacher and Computing Co-ordinator.
2007- Present
Since working at St Luke’s I have gained experience in a variety of roles including teacher, leader,
teaching assistant and office administration. My duties include:
 Planning and delivering outstanding teaching.
 A member of the school leadership team.

2.  Reporting key performance indicators and creating action plans.
 Handling meetings and managing clients.
 Updating school website.
 Dealing with difficult situations on a day-to-day basis.
 Creating and developing a new computing curriculum.
 Developing and implementing training schemes for all staff and governors.
 Providing training using various methods such as eBooks and hands on support.
 Conducting training needs analysis for staff to complete.
 Developing creative and innovative ways to employ technology.
 Mentor for other teachers to support professional development.
 Led development and training through borough-wide ‘Teach-meets’ and involvement with an
education company at the Bett conference in London.
 Liaising with outside agencies to ensure implementation of new equipment with maximum efficiency
and minimal disruption.
 Constant self-development to maintain innovative training methods.
Yorkshire Bank
Supervisor, cashier and staff training co-ordinator.
2002 – 2006
Whilst working for Yorkshire Bank, I was one of the youngest supervisors; this demonstrates my passion
for self-development and my ability to learn new skills quickly. I take a professional and proactive
approach to my work and constantly strive to find efficiencies in all I do. My duties included:
 Motivating staff
 Dealing with difficult situations
 Dealing with customers face to face and on the phone.
 Checking the accuracy of colleagues’ work.
 Responsible for vital administrative tasks to ensure adherence to financial regulations and ethical
ethos.
 General office duties: writing letters…
 Involvement in nationwide role out of new IT systems, including developing training schemes, multi
branch staff training and contribution and role in a staff training DVD which was used throughout the
company. The role was recognised at an annual awards evening in Glasgow.

3. Qualifications
- September 2012 – July 2013 National College for Teaching, Mentoring and Leadership
Middle Leadership Development Programme
- April 2010 – July 2011 Edge Hill University
BA (hons) degree – Teaching with qualified Teacher Status
- September 2007 – December 2009 Edge Hill University
Foundation Degree in supporting Teaching and Learning
- July 2001 Woodhey High School
10 GCSE’s A-C
Interests
 Technology
 Snowboarding and surfing
 Reading
 Sewing
 Baking