Chris Brady

I consider myself to be a dedicated professional, experienced in providing high quality education to diverse pupils in a range of settings. I have an expertise in special educational needs and disabilities which helps me in enhancing student progress and behaviour. I have a proven track record of success in planning and delivering effective lessons and a positive learning environment.

I have demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and a solution focussed approach, throughout my career. Proven ability to assess learning needs driving pupil growth through appropriate interventions and tutoring. I have proved myself to be a good team player and enjoyed positive relations with pupils, parents and colleagues, through a calm, good humoured approach.

Assistant Headteacher & SENDCo (Y5 & Y6) at Hawthorn Tree School (2016-01 – Present)

• Maintaining effective relationships with pupils enhancing progress/achievement and behaviour for learning.
• Motivating and engaged students by thoughtfully planning varied/appropriate learning activities.
• Engaging effectively with parents, families, staff, outside agencies and governors in a variety of ways.
• Readily identifing student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
• Creating and maintaining tidy, safe, organised and stimulating learning environment.
• Assessing pupils learning and providing ongoing formative feedback for growth.

Deputy Headteacher (Y5) at Bowmandale School (2013-01 – 2015-12)

Assistant Headteacher (Y5 & Y6) at Nettleton Primary School (2012-04 – 2012-12)

Head Teacher at Donnington on Bain Primary School (2011-01 – 2012-04)

Head Teacher (Y5 & Y6) at Grainthorpe Primary School (2008-09 – 2010-12)

Deputy Headteacher (Y4 & Y6) at Grainthorpe Primary School (1996-10 – 2008-09)

Class Teacher (Y6) at Chapel-St-Leonards Primary School (1993-09 – 1996-10)

Class Teacher (Y6) at Grimes Dyke Primary School (1993-09 – 1996-10)

Class Teacher (Y5) at Edward Henage Primary School (1990-09 – 1993-08)

BEd (Hons) – Durham University (1986-10 – 1990-07)

NPQH – National College for School Leadership (2006-03 – 2007-12)

PGC&NA in SEND Co-ordination – Bishop Grosseteste University (2017-09 – 2018-11)