James Jenner

Teaching Design & Technology to full ability range, aged 11–18. In charge of different tutor groups and responsible for delivering P.S.H.E.E.

Head of Dept. - Northgate High School - Ipswich

(2021-03)

Teaching Design & Technology to full ability range, aged 11–18. In charge of different tutor groups and responsible for delivering P.S.H.E.E.

• Instrumental in arranging department training and the incorporation of IT into the curriculum and wider school community
• Running extra-curricular activities including the Greenpower Engineering Project and Residential Activities weeks

Second in Department - Northgate High School - Ipswich

(2003-09 - 2021-03)

Teaching formerly resistant materials, graphics and electronics and currently Design & Technology to full ability range, aged 11–18. In charge of different tutor groups and responsible for delivering P.S.H.E.E.

• Instrumental in arranging department training and the incorporation of IT into the curriculum and wider school community
• Running extra-curricular activities including the Greenpower Engineering Project and Residential Activities weeks

Teacher of Technology - Hugh Christie Technology College

(1999-01 - 2000-12)

Teaching resistant materials and graphics to full ability range, aged 11–16.

• Setting up new Yr. 8 resistant materials scheme of work
• In charge of a Yr. 7 tutor group and responsible for delivering P.S.E.
• Running extra-curricular Yr. 11 Technology project development

Teacher of Technology - Chenderit School

(1996-01 - 1997-12)

Teaching resistant materials, graphics to the full ability range, aged 11–18.

• Set up a new Yr. 10 Resistant Materials course and developed Yr. 9 Product Design course
• In charge of Yr. 10 tutor group and responsible for delivering P.S.E.
• Coached Yr. 9 hockey team and also ran extra-curricular Yr. 11 Technology Exam revision class

University Teaching Practice - Schools throughout Nottingham and surrounding area - Nottingham

(1991-01 - 1996-12)

Assisting in the delivery of Technology to mixed ability pupils across the age range.

Supply Teacher - Supply Teaching & Agency work

(1998-11 - 1999-09)

• St. Benedicts School, Colchester
• Rhone Poulenc Agriculture, Manningtree

Farm hand and home tutor - Australia and Malaysia

(1997-11 - 1998-11)

Extensive travel throughout Australia and Malaysia. Working in Australia on cattle and sheep stations as a farm hand and home tutor to supplement travels.

Sailing / Senior Instructor - Minorca Sailing Holidays - Minorca

(1995-06 - 1997-08)

Based in Minorca teaching adults and children to sail and windsurf.

• Responsible for the instruction of the children
• Working as part of a team of instructors responsible for the safety and teaching of the children

Sailing / Senior Instructor - Campus Centres / Seasun School Tours - Costa Brava

(1992-06 - 1994-08)

Based in the Costa Brava working for a children's holiday company.

• Responsible for teaching groups of 10–13 children how to sail, windsurf and canoe
• Worked as part of a team of 30 instructors
• Promoted to senior instructor during the 1994 season

Voluntary Work - West Mersea Primary School

(1992-01 - 1992-05)

Assisting in a primary school to gain experience in education before leaving for summer employment in Spain.

Voluntary Work - La Sallian Developing World Projects - Jamaica

(1990-07 - 1990-08)

Spent time in Jamaica working in a home for under-privileged children in Kingston.

Sailing Instructor - East Anglian Sailing Trust - Levington

Currently working voluntarily on weekends as a sailing instructor.

B.Ed. (Hons.) - Design and Technology - The Nottingham Trent University (1992-01 - 1996-12)

G.C.E. 'A' Level - Business Studies, Economics, Geography - St Joseph's College, Ipswich (1984-01 - 1991-12)

G.C.S.E.

• 8 subjects above grade C including English Language and Maths - St Joseph's College, Ipswich (1984-01 - 1991-12)