Ross Mackenzie

My teaching journey, which spans over 10 years, has taken me from the bustling classrooms of London to the vibrant international landscape of Qatar. I am a dedicated and highly skilled educator with extensive experience in both state and fee-paying schools, where I have consistently demonstrated my ability to provide exceptional teaching and support. Over the years, I have honed my skills in adapting to diverse learning environments and meeting the unique needs of students from various backgrounds.

My commitment to fostering an engaging and inclusive atmosphere has helped students thrive academically and personally. I take great pride in being an outstanding provider who continuously seeks innovative ways to enhance the learning experience for all my students.

Primary School Teacher – Personal Development Lead July 2024 to current

Rush Green Primary School - Greater London

• Passionate about engaging students in meaningful, real life learning experiences that foster curiosity and independence
• Design lessons to interact with and motivate students, ensuring an appropriate level of challenge and progress
• Utilise diverse teaching methods and assessment strategies to plan effectively and support student growth and learning
• Create a structured and respectful classroom environment as a core part of my teaching approach
• Committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour while fostering a sense of collaboration among students
• Worked in a fast-paced educational environment, balancing various leadership and organisational responsibilities within my role as a primary class teacher to 30 children of diverse cultural backgrounds, always ensuring high standards were upheld
• As subject leader for personal development, I processed budgeting requests and invoices for trips, equipment and outside workshops ensuring finances were within any limits set and inventory was stocked, ensuring everyone was adequately equipped for lessons, observations and training sessions
• Supported and resolved enquiries and problems from other members of staff, parents and governors, practicing discretion and empathy
• Proactively completed a range of continuous professional development opportunities including training on Safeguarding, Microsoft Office and specific training relating to schemes of work being taught
• Liaised with neighbouring schools and providers to organise and facilitate meetings, training sessions and inductions for new members of staff

Primary School Teacher – Year Group Lead August 2023 to June 2024

Newton British Academy (outstanding provider) – Doha

• Demonstrated strong work ethic and dedication to academic success, ensuring parents' investment in education was met with consistent performance and positive feedback
• Developed and implemented a detailed curriculum for an international school using various Microsoft Office and Google programmes including Google Sheets to record data trends, Outlook to communicate the changes in curriculum and Slides to create presentations, store files and collaborate with other members of staff
• Managed a range of adults and children from different backgrounds ensuring inclusion for those with special educational needs and English as an additional language
• Managed a 3 form entry year group adhering to school policies and initiatives, ensuring compliance with overseas educational standards and regulations
• Organised and implemented assessment strategies using Google software and Excel, regularly analysing data, and monitoring progress for over 40 members of staff and 240 children
• Worked both autonomously and collaboratively to deadlines ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner and to an excellent standard, for example, ordering equipment in time for a project, booking and organising accessible trips for all students and ensuring workshops were booked and invoiced correctly within a busy school calendar
• Handled confidential information daily and completed courses relating to GDPR

Primary School Teacher September 2020 – August 2023

North Beckton Primary School - Greater London

• Taught in a high-pressure environment ensuring children were on track using targets, monitoring and personalised planning
• Constructed environment for learning through functional and attractive displays and exhibits student work with use of effective questioning
• Applied knowledge of current research and theory to teaching practices daily
• Provided individualised and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to needs of students.

Teacher Training: Ark Teacher Training (ATT), Goldsmith's University June 2019

BSc : Physical and Sport Education, St Mary's University Twickenham June 2012

B-Tec : Physical Education (Distinction) , Eggbuckland Community College May 2009

GCSE : English, Math & Science + others (all B-C's), Eggbuckland Community College May 2007