Specialist Leadership & Pedagogy
Head of Maths & Science — Specialist SEND & SEMH
Former Head of Maths and Science at a specialist SEND and SEMH school (Overton School), combining Secondary Mathematics PGCE training (University of Worcester) with 20 years of educational experience across mainstream, independent, primary, secondary, and specialist settings.
Former Head of Maths & Science
QTS Qualified Teacher
1:1 Direct Sole Trader Delivery
EBSA, Trauma-Informed & Vulnerable Learners
20 Years Supporting Individuals at Risk of EBSA
Two decades of front-line experience re-engaging learners at acute risk of Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), school refusal, and exclusion. Grounded in trauma-informed relational practice (Regulate, Relate, Reason) and low-arousal digital classrooms that remove sensory overwhelm and rebuild academic confidence.
EBSA Re-engagement
EHCP (Sections B & F)
ASC / Autism
ADHD & PDA
SEMH & SLCN
CLA / PLAC & Medical Needs
Safeguarding, Vetting & Data Governance
DSL Trained, DBS Service & ICO Registered
DSL & Safeguarding Trained (Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead & KCSIE compliant), DBS Update Service Registered (Enhanced Child Workforce), and ICO Registered (UK GDPR compliant). Immediate 5-minute attendance logging (20-minute absence escalation to home school DSL), bespoke ILPs within 10 working days, and half-termly progress reports.
DSL & Safeguarding Trained
DBS Update Service Registered
ICO Registered (UK GDPR)
Specialist Subject Modelling
Physics, Mathematics & Computer Science
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Mathematics (KS2 – KS5)
Numeracy Recovery, Functional Skills, GCSE (Foundation & Higher), A-Level & Further Maths
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Physics & Science (KS3 – KS4)
GCSE & IGCSE Physics, Combined Science, Interactive Simulations & Conceptual Modelling
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Computer Science & Coding (KS3 – KS5)
GCSE & A-Level Computer Science, Python, C++, Robotics, JavaScript & Computational Logic
Includes embedded cross-curricular English & technical literacy (BA Hons English Literature, University of York).
Three-Stage Progression Model
Stabilisation, Development & Post-16 Transition
1. Stabilisation: Rapid anxiety de-escalation, emotional check-ins, and routine restoration for crisis or EBSA referrals.
2. Development: Closing National Curriculum gaps (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) via micro-scaffolded retrieval and interactive digital whiteboards.
3. Progression & Exit: Exam entry preparation, FE college/apprenticeship transition portfolios, and step-up school reintegration.
Commissioning & Mobilisation
Rapid Placement Intake for Schools & Councils
Zero agency subcontractors—100% of teaching, planning, and multi-agency reporting is delivered personally. Initial family/school consultation within 24–48 hours of referral and live 1:1 lessons commencing within 5 working days.
