
Melissa Hoare
Highly experienced Key Stage 1 teacher
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About
A highly experienced and dedicated Primary Teacher with extensive expertise across the primary sector; committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education that supports pupils' academic, social and emotional development. Demonstrating a strong track record of effective classroom practice, curriculum planning, and assessment, with the ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs. A reflective professional who works collaboratively with colleagues, parents and school leadership to foster a positive learning environment and promote excellent pupil progress.
Experience
Supply Teacher at Teaching Personnel Supply Agency (2026-09 – Present)
Supervising daily operations as a supply teacher, teaching year groups across the entire primary phase.
- Delivering engaging and effective lessons and adapting teaching approaches to suit different ages, abilities and learning needs.
- Maintaining effective classroom management and behaviour expectations, promoting a positive attitude towards learning and ensuring pupils remain focused and engaged.
KG2 Class Teacher (British Curriculum) at RAK Academy (2025-08 – 2026-07)
Delivering high-quality teaching that supports pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
- Creating a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment, promoting positive behaviour and respect for UAE culture and values.
- Assessing and tracking pupil progress, communicating effectively with parents and collaborating with colleagues to support both year group and whole-school learning goals.
Learning Support Assistant at Prior Park School (2024-03 – 2025-07)
Delivering high quality support to students in both groups and 1on1 situations from Years 7 to 11.
- Working closely with students suffering from dyslexia and EAL needs, supporting their needs and goals.
- Cooperating with a team to ensure the school's curriculum, achieve objectives and exceed targets.
Supply Teacher at T4Teachers, The Nexus Building, Letchworth Garden City (2023-09 – 2023-12)
Supervised daily operations as a supply teacher focusing on year groups from reception to Year 4.
- Completed a long term supply post for 3 days a week covering a Year 2 class teacher on long-term sick.
- Taught lessons within the primary curriculum, classroom and behavioural management, meeting KPIs.
- Planned and prepared children's work, reviewed their homework and assessed homework when needed.
Year 6 Class Teacher at Castle Newnham School (2023-01 – 2023-08)
Worked with all children across the primary phase teaching phonics, reading comprehension and writing.
- Ensured the curriculum was followed focusing on Maths and SATS practice; regularly supported students.
- Honed skills in communication, team cooperation, student support and time & stress management.
Primary Intervention Teacher and Art Subject Lead at Castle Newnham School (2020-09 – 2023-08)
Year 2 Class Teacher at Castle Newnham School (2020-09 – 2021-08)
Year 1 Class Teacher and Support Teacher in Years 4, 5 & 6 at Loreto Convent School (2016-09 – 2020-08)
Taught all areas of the curriculum, managed the classroom and consistently handled the class behaviour.
- Organised weekly termly and annual cycles, prepared children's work and assessed daily markings.
- Wrote reports, prepared parents' evenings and displays, and coordinated assemblies and Christmas plays.
Supply Teacher at Pro Education (2014-09 – 2016-02)
Conducted daily and weekly teacher duties including working with the team and supporting students.
- Adhered to all guidelines, regulations and policies, leading to enhanced quality and service standards.
Year 1 Class teacher and Maths Curriculum lead at Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (2013-09 – 2014-08)
1 Year fixed contract
Key Stage 1 Class teacher at St Frances De Sales Catholic Primary School (2007-09 – 2013-08)
Key Stage 1 Class teacher and Phase Lead for years 2, 3 & 4.
Education
Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies – Board of Religious Studies
P.G.C.E in Primary Education – Middlesex University (2006-09 – 2007-07)
BA Hons in English Literature with Media – College of St Mark & St John (University of Exeter) (2003-09 – 2006-08)
A Levels and GCSEs – St Austell College
ILEX Paralegal Vocational Legal Studies – St Austell College
Text Word Processing 2 – St Austell College
