Winnie Walters

Experienced, dynamic Head of Year and Art & Photography Teacher with a proven track record of teaching across Key Stages 3–5. Adept at leading pastoral teams, supporting student wellbeing, having served as school Mental Health Lead. Demonstrates additional teaching versatility in Design Technology (Food & Textiles) and PSHE. Passionate about raising academic achievement, promoting creativity, and establishing inclusive environments where all students can thrive.

Teacher of Art & Photography / Head of Year & Mental Health Lead at Parkhouse School (2022-09 – Present)

• Deliver engaging, differentiated Art and Photography lessons aligned with the National Curriculum across all key stages.
• Lead year group pastoral support, managing a team of Year 6 tutors and conducting targeted CPD.
• Served as the school's Mental Health Lead, spearheading student wellbeing initiatives and safeguarding protocols. Raised money with mental health ambassadors for Young Minds. Trained yr 12 Peer mentors to support ks3.
• As Head Of Year Assess pupil progress, focus on attendance behaviour safeguarding. Proactively put in interventions to support all learners. Maintain precise attainment records, and collaborate closely with external agencies and parents.
• Supported another school with Art in the trust.

Supply Teacher: Art and Food Technology at Lydiard Park Academy

Between Roles

• Delivered high-quality, flexible supply teaching across all key stages in Art and GCSE Food Technology.

Teacher of Art at Commonweal School (2019-09 – 2022-09)

• Taught Art across all key stages, consistently maintaining high academic exam results.
• Acted as the College Link, supporting student transitions and career pathways.
• Organized school art exhibitions to celebrate student achievement and mentored PGCE students.
• Provided direct pastoral leadership and mentorship to C30 students.
• Mentor to PGCSE students in Art.

Teacher of Art & Graphic Design / Head of House at Abbey Park School (2018-09 – 2019-09)

• Taught GCSE Art and Graphic Design, tailoring resources to maximize student engagement.
• Led a school house system, delivered assemblies, and organized high-engagement house competitions.
• Spearheaded successful school fundraising initiatives. 'Bake Off'.

Teacher of Art & Design, DT Food, and Textiles at Kingsdown School (1997 – 2018)

• Taught a broad creative curriculum encompassing Art, Design Technology, Food, and Textiles.
• Led the SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) program and coordinated the Key Stage 3 Creative Fashion and Textiles curriculum.
• Organized community exhibitions and managed the school's primary and higher education college links.
• Collaborated on major extracurricular projects, including stage set designs and an eco-fashion show.

BTEC Art & Design Lecturer (Media Makeup Students) at Swindon College

• Led specialized BTEC Art & Design modules for Media Makeup students.
• Assisted with student fashion shows and systematically organized portfolios to secure student entry into Higher Education (HE).

PGCE in Secondary Art & Design – Oxford Brookes University (2002 – 2002)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (2005 – 2005)

BA (Hons) in Fine Art Painting (1997 – 1997)