This document contains a summary of Lorraine Adams' experience as a head teacher and deputy head of primary schools over the past 20 years. She has over 7 years of experience as a head teacher, currently looking for a new position. Prior to that she spent 6 years as deputy head of Thorns Primary School. She possesses strong leadership, management, curriculum development and strategic planning skills. References are available upon request.

1. Lorraine Adams
12, Cedars Avenue, Kingswinford,Dudley, West
Midlands DY6 9PA
Tel: 01384 834041
Mobile: 07868 340546
Email:l.adams013@sky.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
An experienced head teacher with over 7 years of
experience in providingthe vision and leadership
required to ensure a high quality of education for
pupils. Havinga proven track record of
successfully managingresources and staff to
improve educational services,thereby providing
pupils and teachers with the best environment to
achievetheir full potential.
Possessingthe required enthusiasm,vision,drive
and adaptability necessary to manage a modern
school.Currently lookingfor a header teacher
position with a progressiveschool thatvalues and
celebrates diversity and achievement.
CAREER HISTORY
OxleyPrimary School – Wolverhampton
HEAD TEACHER Sept2009 – Oct 2016
Workingin partnership with pupils,staff,parents,
governors and the local community to develop a
rich and creativecurriculumwhich meets the
learningneeds of all children.
Duties:
 Involved in the recruitment and selection
of teaching and supportstaff.
 Monitoringthe performance of all staff.
 Keeping in regular contactwith the local
community to promote the school’s ethos
and ensure good relationships.
 Ensuringquality assuranceand
development targets are met.
 Negotiating contracts with contractors
and other external third parties.
 Constantly encourage new developments
in the curriculumin the context of local
and national initiatives.
 Planning,managingand monitoringthe
curriculumwithin the agreed budget.
 Makingsure that financial regulations are
adhered to.
 Setting appropriatetargets for the
improvement of school performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management
 Involvement in shortand longterm
strategic financial planningand budget
management.
 Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
 Clearly articulatingthe vision of the
school so that itis understood and acted
upon effectively by all.
 Regularly self-evaluatingto improve the
school’s organisation and structures.
 A consistentand proven track record of
leadingand managingschool
improvements.
 Committed to the Every Child Matters
agenda.
 The ability to manage change.
 Negotiating contracts with contractors
and other external third parties.
Experience of staff development and
performance management.
 Promoting, developing and enforcing
good management practice.
 Setting targets for teachers and other
staff.
 Motivating, trainingand discipliningstaff
Teaching
 IT literateand ableto use new
technologies effectively to achieve
excellence.
 Good knowledge of curriculum
development. Experience of designingan
appropriatecurriculumthatmeets the
personalised needs of students. Able to
apply appropriatedisciplinary measures
where necessary.
 Keeping up to date with developments in
teaching resources and methods and
makingrelevant changes to instructional
plans and activities.
 Effectively managingpupil behaviour in
the classroomand on school premises.
 Able to organiseextracurricular activities,
such as outings and other social activities.
 Regularly communicatingwith other
professionals,such aslearningmentors,
social workers etc.
 Motivatingand preparingpupils to be the
very best that they can be.
 Undertaking pastoral duties.
 Applyingappropriateand effective
measures in cases of pupil misbehaviour.

2. Thorns Primary School - Dudley
DEPUTY HEAD Sept 2003 – Aug 2009
Provided professional leadership and
management for the school.Strove hard to
promote the aims of the school through the
implementation of the policies of the governing
body. Involved in the day to day runningof the
school.
Duties:
 Reported to the Headmaster and school
governors on key issues.
 Focused on pupils’achievement, using
data and benchmarks to monitor their
progress.
 Ensured that the progress of the pupils of
the school is monitored and recorded.
 Reviewing and assessingthestaffing
structure of the school.
 Promoted self-disciplineand proper
regard for authority.
 Encouraged good behaviour from pupils.
 Arranged for parents to be given regular
information aboutthe school curriculum.
Implementing the governing body’s
policies on equal opportunities and
diversity.
 Advised and assistingwhen required the
governing body of the school in the
exerciseof their functions.
 Regularly liaised with other schools and
further education establishments.
 Makingarrangements for the security and
effective supervision of the school
buildings and their contents and of the
school grounds.
 Helpingto develop and produce of the
School Improvement Plan.
KEY STRENGTHS
 Strategic planning
 Curriculumdevelopment
 Leadership and staff training
 Flexibility
 Training
 Cost control
 Budget forecasting
 Project management
 Decision making
 Adaptability
 Self motivation
 High energy levels
Personal
Ability to work under pressure.
Can communicate and articulatea sound
educational philosophy.
Committed to providingthe very best
education for all children.
Willingto accept responsibility for other
legal matters in the day-to-day runningof
the school.Havingthe temperament to
resolvemajor disciplinary issues with
pupils,includingworkingin partnership
with the parent, the policeand social
services.
PREVIOUS CAREER HISTORY
Straits Primary School – Dudley
KS1 Leader and Year 2 TEACHER
September 1998 – Aug 2003
Hurst Hill Primary School - Dudley
SENCo April 1998 – August 1998
Pens Meadow Special School – Dudley
0.5 TEACHER September 1994 – March
1998
Wallbrook Primary School – Dudley
Acting KS2 Leader and Year 6 TEACHER
September 1986 – August 1994
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
A’ Levels:
English literatureF French E German E
General Studies E
BA (Hons): Primary Education
National Professional Qualification for
Headship (NPQH)
REFERENCES
Availableon request