Shaun Purvis

Experienced and reflective education professional with over twelve years of experience across Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and specialist SEND provision. Recognised for delivering engaging, high-quality teaching and contributing to whole-school improvement through subject leadership, mentoring and curriculum development. Currently serving as a Practitioner of Excellence for PE within the SEEAT Trust and a SCITT Teacher Training Mentor, supporting the development of early career teachers and trainees.

Committed to raising standards, improving outcomes for pupils and maintaining a strong awareness of current developments in education, curriculum and inspection frameworks.

Class Teacher (Years 3, 5 and 6), PE Lead, SCITT Mentor at Holt Farm Junior School (2021-09 – Present)

• Deliver high-quality teaching across upper and lower Key Stage 2, ensuring strong progress and engagement for all pupils.
• Lead Physical Education across the school, supporting the development of a high-quality and inclusive PE curriculum.
• Appointed Practitioner of Excellence for PE within the SEEAT Trust, sharing best practice across trust schools.
• Mentor trainee teachers through the SCITT programme and support reflective professional development.
• Monitor pupil progress through assessment and data analysis to inform teaching.

Year 5 Class Teacher & Computing Subject Lead at Greenways Junior School (2019-04 – 2021-09)

• Delivered engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Led computing provision and supported staff with curriculum planning and technology integration.

Class Teacher at Glenwood School (Special Needs Education) (2018-09 – 2019-04)

• Taught pupils with complex special educational needs.
• Adapted teaching to support individual learning, communication and behavioural needs.

KS1 Class Teacher, PE Coordinator & British Values Coordinator at Down Hall Primary School (2013-09 – 2018-09)

• Delivered high-quality teaching in KS1 while supporting whole-school curriculum development.
• Coordinated PE provision and promoted active learning across the school.
• Led British Values provision supporting inclusive school culture.

KS2 Learning Support Assistant / PE Coach at Prince Avenue Primary School (2011-09 – 2012-09)

• Supported teaching and learning across KS2 classrooms and delivered PE coaching sessions.

PGCE – University of East London (2012 – 2013)

BA (Hons) in Early Years and Childcare Studies – South East Essex College (2008 – 2011)

– Eastwood High School and Sixth Form College (1999 – 2005)