Jenny Monk

A skilled and dedicated primary school teacher with over 22 years of professional experience, now looking for a new challenge and a positive change in direction. Throughout my career, I have developed excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills, alongside the ability to build positive relationships and provide a friendly, supportive experience for others. I am accustomed to working in busy environments, managing competing priorities and maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and safety.

I am reliable, hardworking, adaptable and a quick learner, with a positive attitude and a genuine pride in doing things carefully and to a high standard. I am now excited to transfer these skills and my experience of working with people into a new role as a Food Hall Assistant, where I can contribute to an enjoyable customer experience and become part of a busy, hardworking team.

Primary School Teacher - InMat (The Abbey Primary School) - Northampton, Northamptonshire

(2010-09 - 2026-09)

• Built strong, positive relationships with children, parents, colleagues and visitors, consistently providing a friendly, approachable and respectful experience.
• Worked in a busy environment while managing multiple responsibilities, prioritising tasks effectively and maintaining high standards throughout the day.
• Communicated confidently with a wide range of people, adapting my approach to individual needs and ensuring people felt listened to and supported.
• Took pride in creating welcoming, attractive and well-organised environments, including organising classrooms and designing engaging displays.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail when organising resources, preparing activities and maintaining safe, clean and well-presented learning spaces.
• Planned and coordinated activities efficiently, ensuring resources were available and environments were fully prepared throughout the day.
• Worked collaboratively as part of a team, coordinating with teaching assistants and colleagues, delegating tasks and supporting shared responsibilities.
• Remained calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations, using initiative and problem-solving skills to find effective solutions.
• Took ownership of the safety and wellbeing of pupils, following safeguarding procedures and maintaining consistently high standards.
• Used creativity and initiative to make environments engaging and memorable, with a strong focus on presentation and the experience of those using the space.
• Received positive feedback for creativity, enthusiasm and ability to engage and connect with others.
• Demonstrated reliability, energy and a strong work ethic while managing a demanding workload and meeting deadlines.

Primary School Teacher - Hunsbury Park Primary-County Council - Northampton, Northamptonshire

(2004-09 - 2005-02)

RE teacher for KS2

Primary School Teacher - Mereway Lower School-County Council - Northampton, Northamptonshire

(1998-09 - 2004-02)

Taught 7-10 year olds. Art Lead

BA Honours - Art and Design with QTS: Art and Teaching Studies - University of Hull/Bishop Grosseteste (1994 - 1998)

A-Levels - English Literature, Art, Biology - Weston Favell Upper School (1994 - 1994)

GCSEs - 9 Subjects - Weston Favell Upper School (1992 - 1992)