Jenny Monk
Primary School Teacher
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About
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.
Experience
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
Education
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)


