Photos from my previous classes

Training Certificates

References

International Diploma Certificate

Work Experience

Work Experience

2003 – Present: Hurlingham School, Putney, London (4-11 year olds)

I am Head of Early Years, part of the school’s Senior Leadership management team, and PSHE subject co-ordinator for the Lower school.

I teach a Reception class of children from 4-5 following the UK National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Class sizes range from 20 -22.

My current responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for the teaching, learning and smooth operation of Early Years' education

• Active role in the wider life of the school, including the development, implementation and evaluation of school policies.

• Ongoing Communication with the Headmistress, the Deputy Head and other Heads of Key Stages, to ensure the continuity and progression of teaching and learning throughout the school.

• Regular social and professional meetings with parents, which I see as vital to their child’s development.

• Ongoing assessments, detailed record keeping, and regular report writing, following the Foundation Stage Profile.

• Management and reporting of Early Years’ staff meetings.

• Early Years’ staff support to ensure a happy and professional working environment.

• General pastoral care for incidents relating to behaviour and well-being within Reception / Early Years.

• Reviewing the Early Years’ curriculum to ensure that high standards are introduced.

• General Assistance and support to the Headmistress – e.g. taking assemblies, organising cover for absent colleagues, and overseeing the organization of parents’ evenings.

As part of my ongoing educational training, I have recently attended the following courses:

The London Centre for Leadership in Learning: ‘Effective Leadership in Early Years Settings’ (2007)

OSIRIS Educational: ‘Boys 3-7: Getting It Right From The Start’ (2007)

Wandsworth Early Years and Childcare Training: ‘Preparing for Your OFSTED for Managers’ (2007)

I am fully CRB checked and certified.

1995 – 2003: Hill House International Junior School Chelsea, London (4-13 year olds)

• Class teacher in one of the UK’s largest private Junior Schools. I taught the National Curriculum to 4-6 year old boys and girls, with class sizes ranging from 12 – 14

1993 – 1995: Paint Pots Montessori School, Bayswater, London (2-5 year olds)

• Class Teacher

1993: ‘Il Nido’ Nursery School, Dubai (2-3 year olds)

• Teacher

Education

Education

April 1992 – April 1993 London Montessori Centre, London

September 1991 – December 1992 D’Overbroecks Tutorial College, Oxford, UK

September 1989 – June 1991 Aiglon College, Switzerland

September 1984 – June 1989 Stonar School, Wiltshire, UK

September 1982 – June 1984 Headington School, Oxford, UK

September 1977 – June 1982 Muscat English Speaking School, Oman

Qualifications

International Montessori Teaching Diploma

9 GCSE’s: French, English, English Language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Photography, Home Economics

1 A’Level: Communication Studies

Successful Completion of Business Course at Diablerets, Switzerland

RSA Typing Stage 1 qualified

Further Skills

Further Skills

Clean UK Driving License

Gold Survival’ swimming qualification.

Fully computer literate with knowledge and experience of Word and Powerpoint.

Interests

• Travel

I have traveled extensively throughout Europe, Africa, The Middle East, Asia, Australia and North and Central America. I have indulged my passion for photography on each trip.

• Photography
  

A small sample of my photography can be seen at www.beccaalston.blogspot.com (this site will be updated soon)

• Swimming
• Skiing
• Diving (PADI Advanced qualified)

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 2^nd December 1972

Nationality: British
Marital Status: Single
Address: 13 Edencourt Road, London, SW16 6QR
Telephone +44 (0) 208 835 0411
Mobile +44 (0) 7968 716948
Email becca_0272@hotmail.com

Photos of my class

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