Claire Leighton

I am a passionate teaching professional committed to providing students with positive educational experiences. As a teacher I aim to build productive relationships through excellent communication and instruction and adapt my teaching styles and methods to maximise student potential no matter what their ability.

SENIOR SUPERVISOR - Happy Days Nurseries

(2025-01)

• Third in charge of the nursery
• Baby Room lead
• Deputy safeguarding lead
• Supporting children from the ages of 3 months to 4 years
• Managing room team to set up activities for the children to engage with and completing weekly planning for the room

DEPUTY MANAGER - Tops Day Nurseries

(2023-04 - 2024-09)

• Supporting children from the ages of 3 months to 4 years
• Setting up activities for the children to engage in and interact with
• Preparing lunch and dinners for the children

SEN TEACHER - Portfield School

(2022-09 - 2023-04)

• Class Teacher to a secondary class of children with Autism
• Supported SEN student development, developing curriculum to challenge and enhance developmental milestones
• Selected classroom materials with firm focus on pupil-centred learning and representation

TUTOR - The Training Room

(2020-09 - 2022-09)

• Online assessor for learners undertaking a course to train as Teaching Assistant

YEAR 5 TEACHER - Haberdasher Askes Hatcham Temple Grove

(2019-09 - 2020-01)

YEAR 2 TEACHER - Nord Anglia International School Al Khor

(2017-08 - 2019-07)

YEAR 4 TEACHER - Malmesbury Park Primary School

(2015-09 - 2017-07)

YEAR 2 TEACHER - Star International School Mirdif, Dubai - Dubai

(2014-01 - 2015-07)

YEAR 5/6 CLASS TEACHER - Lovington School - Lovington, Somerset

(2013-09 - 2014-01)

YEAR 4/5 CLASS TEACHER - Monteclefe Academy

(2012-11 - 2013-07)

SUPPLY TEACHER - Prospero Recruitment, King Catholic Primary School

(2024-01 - 2024-01)

• For their resource base supporting 10 children with speech and communication difficulties

SUPPLY TEACHER - Teaching Personnel

(2012-04 - 2012-11)

BEd(hons) - Primary Education (5-11 years) - University of Plymouth: Rolle College (2011)