School Teacher

Curriculum Vitae

Name: Christopher John Timothy Whytehead

Date of Birth: 29th January 1960

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Tel No: 073********

DES NO: 80/77358

Personal Statement:

I have taught for over thirty years, and this has covered a wide spectrum of

positions, from the classroom to head teacher. I am motivated, diligent and work

well individually, or as part of a team. My key strength is the ability to successfully

adapt my teaching to the changing needs of the pupils, in a variety of

environments.

Education and Qualifications:

Dulwich College Preparatory School, London. 1967(Sept) – 1973(Aug)

Alleyn’s School, London 1973 (Sept) -78 (Aug)

West Sussex Institute of Higher Education (Sussex University) 1978 (Sept) -

1981(Aug)

Economics, English and History ‘A’ levels 1978 B.Ed. Physical Education and

Geography (Sussex University) 1981

Recent Employment:

St George British School Almeria, Spain 2013 (Sept) to date

Full time teaching Mathematics and ICT to Key Stage 3 and 4, including IGCSE.

Cox Green Comprehensive School, Maidenhead, 2013 (March) – 2013 (Aug)

6 month cover contract to teach Geography at Key Stage 3 and 4

Kings College, British School of Madrid, Spain. 2012 (19th Nov) – 2013 (15th

Feb)

Full time cover teacher for Year Six, teaching all main classroom subjects.

Working in the media 2012 (Sept – Nov)

Working as an actor in productions for TV, film.

Previous Teaching Posts:

Westminster Under School, Westminster, London. 1981 (Sept) -1984 (Aug)

Head of P.E and Teacher of Geography (Key Stage Two and Three)

The school relocated in 1981 and I successfully structured and led the development

of the games / physical education. I also taught geography to C.E level. I was in

charge of 1st Xl cricket and soccer teams

I left to gain my probationary year in the state educational system.

Towers Comprehensive School, Ashford, Kent. 1984 (Sept) – 1986 (Aug)

Teacher of P.E and Mathematics (Key Stage Three – A level)

I taught the complete age range, including sixth form physical education and

mathematics at Key Stage Three level. I also ran numerous sporting teams and

clubs.

I left for promotion as Head of P.E in another school.

Eden Valley Comprehensive School, Edenbridge, Kent. 1986 (Sept) – 1988

(Aug)

Head of P.E and Teacher of Geography (Key Stage Three – G.C.S.E level)

I was asked to restructure the P.E curriculum and teach geography to G.C.S.E

level. I also ran a variety of teams and clubs. This was both successful and

enjoyable; as a result, I was offered another role as Head of P.E in a larger School.

Bromfords Comprehensive School, Essex. 1988 (Sept) - 1990 (Aug)

Head of P.E (Key Stage Three – G.C.S.E level.)

I set up the school’s first G.C.S.E in Physical Education course and this proved to

be very popular amongst the pupils. In addition, I led the department through much

change and ran many teams and clubs.

I left to return to the private system, for promotional reasons.

Chafyn Grove Preparatory School, Salisbury, Wiltshire. 1990 (Sept) –

1997(Dec)

Director of Sport and Teacher of Geography /Mathematics (Key Stage Two

and Three)

I was responsible for structuring and organizing the sport throughout the school. In

addition, I taught mathematics and geography to C.E level. I coached 1st XV rugby,

U.11 cricket and hockey teams. I was responsible for organizing a variety of school

events, such as parents’ evenings and responsibility for front of house at school

productions. Left to take up a teaching and rugby coaching position in New

Zealand.

Scots College, Wellington, New Zealand. 1997 (Jan) - 2000 (Jan)

Middle Syndicate Leader and Classroom/Sports Teacher. ( 9 -14 yr old)

I had pastoral and organizational responsibility for the 9 – 11 year old section of

the school. I taught English, history, mathematics and sport across the 9 – 13 age

range. I was in charge of U.13 cricket and rugby teams and in addition coached at

representative and club levels.

I left to take up a position as head teacher in UK.

Querns Westonbirt Preparatory School,(formally Quern’s School), Tetbury,

Gloucestershire. 2000 (Jan) - 2005 (July)

Head teacher and Teacher of Mathematics. (Key Stage One and Two)

I restructured and updated many school policies in preparation for an imminent

OFSTED inspection. I was responsible for the successful relocation of Quern’s

School, from Cirencester to Tetbury, Gloucestershire and overseeing the

development of the new school. I also taught mathematics and games at Key Stage

Two.

I left to accept a teaching and rugby coaching position in New Zealand.

St.Kentigern’s School, Auckland, New Zealand. 2005 (July) – 2007 (May)

Classroom/ Sports Teacher (10 – 13 year old)

I taught a Year 5 class English, geography, history and sport. I coached sport

across the school, being in charge of U.11 team. I also coached cricket and rugby

at club level .I left to relocate my family back in UK

Teaching Personnel Educational Supply Agency. 2007 (May) - 2007 (Dec)

I taught in a wide range of schools from Bristol to Portsmouth, covering Key Stage

Two to A level. This included a full time maternity cover for six weeks in a Year

Five class at Brinksome Primary School, Poole, Dorset. I successfully adapted my

teaching for the variety of environments.

I left the agency to accept a full time post at Clayesmore Preparatory School.

Clayesmore Preparatory School, Blandford, Dorset. 2008 (Jan)-2012(Aug)

Teacher of Mathematics, Geography and Games.

In September 2008, I was appointed temporary Assistant Head for a year. I taught

a full academic timetable including. mathematics to C.E / scholarship level and

geography Key Stage Two to C.E level. In addition I have taught the major sports,

having mainly been in charge of U.11 team.

Courses:

A wide range of academic, child protection, management, social and sporting

courses throughout my thirty year teaching period. Full details are available, if

required.

Other Interests:

Acting, public speaking, theatre, reading and coaching a wide range of sports.

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