Ashleigh Rankin
Tseung Kwan O
Summary
A highly-motivated, pro-active and adaptive leader, with a passion for all things teaching and learning, student wellbeing and education development.
A reflective educator with extensive experience in delivering inspiring, engaging lessons, along with strong skills in curriculum, pastoral and whole-school development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Key Stage 4 and Teacher of English
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong
07.2022 - Current
- Leading the focus on academic achievement and pastoral wellbeing of Year 10 and Year 11 students.
- Completed the NPQSL course via The Best Practice Network, implementing leadership strategies during my middle-leadership secondment.
- Leading whole-school CPD and briefings linked to both Teaching and Learning and Pastoral Wellbeing.
- Leading the development of PLCs across the school.
- Building strong relationships with all stakeholders ensuring best student outcomes.
- Facilitated group interventions for students with diverse abilities.
- Working collaboratively with SLT, middle-leaders and teaching staff securing the best learning experience for our students, whilst supporting staff, students and families in the process.
- Analysing, delivering and using data to design a tailored educational experience for KS4 students.
- Designing and teaching outstanding lessons (KS3-IBDP), contributing to whole-department agendas and closely monitoring student progress to ensure excellent subject-specific outcomes.
Head of English and Head of Key Stage 4
British School in Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Leading a team of 9 members of the English department, and 8 members of the wider-school community as Head of Years 10 and 11.
- Line-managed colleagues in both an academic leadership and pastoral leadership capacity.
- Auditing and designed curriculum plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Analysed and used data to effectively implement teaching strategies to ensure excellent pupil outcomes both in English and across the school.
- Designed and delivered whole-school CPD for both Teaching and Learning and Student Wellbeing.
- Led and mentored colleagues to become middle-leaders across multiple subject areas.
- Designing and developing whole-school policies linked to the Pastoral Care and Behaviour Expectations of students.
Head of Year 11 and Teacher of English
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, UK
09.2011 - 07.2019
- Supported the academic and pastoral needs of over 300 students each year, ensuring the best possible student outcomes for all.
- Developed intervention strategies to improve student performance, supporting the wellbeing of every child along the way.
- Led Form Tutors to support students throughout their academic career at CACHS, developing targeted intervention when necessary in a range of academic and pastorally difficult situations.
- Facilitated group interventions for students with diverse abilities across the full range of subject areas.
- Worked closely with external agencies to provide support for both students and families.
- Delivered regular updates to teaching staff, SLT and Governors regarding student attainment and wellbeing.
Education
PGCE - English, Media and Drama
University of Cumbria
Lancaster, UK 09.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature and Popular Culture Studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, UK 09.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
- Inspiring, adaptive and approachable leadership style
- Safeguarding Level 3 (DSL) trained
- National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) certified
- Highly motivated
- Strong time management skills
References
Mr. J. Sindall,
Head Teacher at BSC,
office@st-josephs.slough.sch.uk
Mrs. S. Mason,
Deputy Head Teacher,
sophie.mason@repton.edu.my
Certification
Safeguarding Level 3 (DSL) Certified - February 2024
NPQSL - August 2023
Affiliations
- Reading, socialising with friends and exploring the world with my husband and daughter.
Timeline
Head of Key Stage 4 and Teacher of English
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong
07.2022 - Current
Head of English and Head of Key Stage 4
British School in Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2019 - 06.2022
Head of Year 11 and Teacher of English
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, UK
09.2011 - 07.2019
PGCE - English, Media and Drama
University of Cumbria
09.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature and Popular Culture Studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2007 - 06.2010
Safeguarding Level 3 (DSL) Certified - February 2024
NPQSL - August 2023
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