A former Head Teacher of a large Infant School and Nursery has taken early retirement from education after 34 years. They have extensive experience managing staff and budgets, and skills in communication, team leadership, and staff training. They now seek a new challenge where they can apply their organizational and people skills.

1. I am a former Head Teacher of a large Infant School and Nursery, I have recently taken early
retirement. Education has changed so much in the past few years that I no longer feel it is what I went
into the profession for. I know I have a great deal to offer any employer. I am an extremely hard
working individual with a very positive attitude.
I have managed a staff of 40, and have a great deal of experience of working with outside agencies
I have always been a good member of a team, I can lead as well as support. I understand the
importance of building the confidence and self-esteem of individuals.
I am a good communicator, both verbally and visually, I enjoy working with people and finding their
strengths. I have extensive experience in staff training and development.
I am very creative and enjoy creating displays, layouts, documents and environments. I have enjoyed
creating areas in my garden, and decorating my house.
Over the past few months I have worked as a volunteer with adults with mental health issues,
teaching Chair-based exercise. I have also helped a friend to gain sponsorship for his Karting Team,
which provides a driving seat for young drivers wanting to break into Motorsport.
I would now like to utilise the skills and experience gained from my 34 years in education and
undertake a new challenge.
• Good I.T skills, use of Word processing packages and PowerPoint.
• Excellent management and team development skills
• Extensive experience allocating and managing six-figure budgets
• Highly adaptable in dealing with organisational change, and managing difficult people/conflict
• Friendly and approachable
• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Very organised and professional
 Fitness – I have run several half marathons, I regularly cycle and regularly go to the gym
 Baking/Cooking – I am a keen cook and love baking
 I enjoy live Music and Theatre

2.  Bachelor of Education Degree (Primary)
 RSA Diploma Teaching Drama in Education
 NPQH Qualification for Headship
 I am also fully CRB checked for children and vulnerable adults
 I am qualified to teach Chair based exercise
January2003 – May 2016
Head Teacher at SomercotesInfant School and Nursery
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Responsible for a team of 40 staff, including teachers, teaching assistants and ancillary staff
 Recruitment of all new staff
 Safeguarding and Health and Safety
 Budget of over £800,000
 Responsible for buildings and maintenance
 Analysis of Data (Attendance, progress and attainment)
 The school was rated GOOD by OFSTED in 2012
January 1993 – December 2002
Deputy Head Teacher at Alderman Pounder Infant School and Nursery
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Analysis of Data (Attendance, progress and attainment
 Subject Co-ordinator for Design and Technology
 Parents and Commmunity
 The school was rated GOOD by OFSTED twice
Acting Head Teacher of
Alderman Pounder Infant School and Nursery (Cover until new Head Teacher appointed)
January to April 2002
Beeston Fields Infant School and Nursery (Seconded by the LEA)
September – December 2000