Jayne Shakeshaft

I am a passionate & dedicated education professional with 27 years of experience across a range of teaching and leadership roles, including Teacher, Lecturer, Head of Department and Department Team Leader. In recent years, I have specialised in delivering online Science education to students in alternative provision, many of whom have special educational needs and experience significant barriers to attending mainstream school. This role has deepened my commitment to supporting SEN learners with empathy, adaptability and high expectations.

Working with disengaged and vulnerable students has strengthened my ability to build trust, sustain engagement and tailor learning to individual needs. I have developed a clear understanding of the complex challenges these learners face and use a flexible, student-centred approach to support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing. I bring extensive experience in curriculum planning, differentiation and assessment, underpinned by strong data literacy.

As a departmental leader, I served as Lead Internal Verifier across Levels 1–3 (ABC, BTEC, City & Guilds), ensuring quality and consistency in assessment practice. I am fully conversant with the Education Inspection Framework, particularly the focus on Intent, Implementation and Impact, and I use these principles to inform effective teaching and continuous improvement. I am a strong communicator who works collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external agencies to secure positive outcomes for learners.

My leadership experience includes mentoring staff, driving curriculum innovation and leading departmental improvement strategies. I am now seeking to return to a face-to-face role within a specialist SEN setting, where I can build meaningful relationships with learners and provide the consistent, structured and nurturing support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Online Science (SEN) Teacher - TUTE Education Ltd

(2024-02)

Deliver online GCSE and KS3 Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), alongside SMSC, Online Safety and Mental Health & Wellbeing, to students in alternative provision. Plan and deliver inclusive, engaging lessons, provide targeted feedback, and support student wellbeing in a safe, progress-focused environment. Develop a wide range of teaching resources across KS3/GCSE Science and SMSC topics.

Coordinate and produce an online Science magazine, including sections such as Mental Health Matters, Science in Society and 'Do Try this at Home' science investigations. Actively promote inclusion and student voice, including contributing to LGBTQ+ visibility initiatives, undertake reflective professional work through 'The Chartered College'

Science Teacher - Bridgewater High School

(2023-09 - 2024-02)

Provided long-term supply cover at a high-performing mainstream secondary school, delivering and assessing GCSE Science and Key Stage 3 Science. Planned and delivered engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum, marked and assessed student work, and contributed to student progress tracking. Ensured continuity of learning and maintained high classroom standards during the absence of permanent staff.

Online Science (SEN) Teacher - TUTE Education Ltd

(2023-03 - 2023-09)

Deliver online GCSE and KS3 Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), along with SMSC, Online Safety, and Mental Health & Wellbeing. Responsibilities included planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons via an online platform; providing task-specific feedback; developing curriculum resources; supporting student wellbeing; and contributing to an inclusive, progress-focused learning environment.

SEN Science Teacher - Keys School Group

(2023-02 - 2023-03)

Delivered differentiated Science lessons to students with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, and moderate learning difficulties. Adapted the curriculum to meet individual EHCP targets and used a variety of strategies to support engagement and understanding. Maintained a positive and structured learning environment through effective behaviour management and consistent routines. Promoted inclusion and supported students' academic, social, and emotional development.

Department Team Leader - The Manchester College

(2018-08 - 2023-02)

Responsible for developing, monitoring and leading Animal Care Department. Accountable for the teaching and learning of approx. 165 students and coaching and managing adults effectively. Highly driven leadership role, responsible for budgeting and resourcing both a whole school subject and a phase.

Interpret data to identify gaps and areas for development. Manage and develop staff, meeting the team's training needs, supporting them with best practice and knowledge. Communicate with and work in conjunction with stakeholders, governors, external agencies and teams to drive workplace improvements and maximise impact.

Supporting pupils and training educators to tailor learning for all abilities and special educational needs, working closely with relevant SENDCO personnel to oversee screening to identify typical neurodiversity/SpLD traits. Diary management, typing correspondence and documents, creating presentations and logging meeting minutes. Analysing data from a wide range of resources and phase groups.

• Designed and implemented a new Animal Care curriculum, creating and designing resources and mapped its development and monitored its impact over the academic year
• Identified gaps in staff knowledge and decided next steps for training staff effectively through targeted and specific professional development
• Lead IV across all levels, feedback in EV report 'critical eye and robust procedures evidenced in sampling'
• Developing digital content, marketing and boosting online engagement

Animal Care Lecturer - Coleg Cambria

(2017-09 - 2018-08)

Animal Care Lecturer - Salford City College

(2017-06 - 2017-09)

Science Teacher - Agency

(2014-09 - 2015-06)

Curriculum Lead-Science / SEN Teacher - Castlefield Campus, Manchester

(2011-03 - 2014-09)

Head of Science Dept - Fairfield High School - Widnes

(2003-09 - 2011-03)

Science teacher - De La Salle Catholic High School - St Helens

(1999-09 - 2003-09)

Research Technician - Liverpool University

(1991-04 - 1996-06)

Laboratory technician - Sorex Ltd

(1986-08 - 1991-04)

BSc (Hons) - Science Education - Liverpool John Moore's University (1996 - 1999)

HNC - Animal Technology - Macclesfield FE (1994 - 1996)

ONC - Biological Sciences - Liverpool City College (1992 - 1994)

O/CSE Levels - Bankfield High School (1981 - 1985)