Harriet – KS1 Phase Leader | PGCE Early Years | BA (Hons) Early Years & Inclusive Education | 10+ Years Leadership Experience
Harriet is an experienced Key Stage 1 teacher and established school leader with over ten years of international teaching and leadership experience across high-performing primary schools. Currently working as a Year Leader and class teacher in Dubai, she has led teams across multiple year groups while supporting the induction and development of new teachers, ECTs and PGCE trainees.
Harriet is passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning environments where children feel confident, supported and motivated to succeed, and she is now seeking a Key Stage 1 Phase Leader opportunity where she can continue to drive high standards of teaching, curriculum development and team collaboration.
Education & Qualifications
- PGCE Early Years: Kingston University
- BA (Hons) Early Years and Special & Inclusive Education, Upper Second Class Honours: Nottingham Trent University
- NPQML: National Professional Qualification in Middle Leadership
Experience Summary
Harriet brings extensive experience across EYFS, KS1 and Lower KS2 teaching alongside multiple leadership roles including Head of Year, subject leadership and teacher mentoring. Her leadership work has focused on curriculum development, staff support and ensuring consistent teaching standards across large primary teams.
- Currently Head of Year and class teacher in a five-form entry international primary school, supporting staff development and leading moderation across Writing, Reading and Maths from EYFS to Year 6.
- Mentors PGCE students and ECTs, supporting teacher development and leading induction processes for new staff.
- Previously served as Year Leader and STEM & DT Leader, developing a whole-school STEM and Design Technology progression framework from EYFS to Year 6.
- Led the implementation of the Little Wandle phonics programme across KS1 to strengthen early reading outcomes.
- Worked as Phonics Lead across EYFS and KS1, delivering training for staff and parents and supporting the transition from EYFS to Year 1.
- Developed a child-centred curriculum model that strengthened continuous provision and supported smooth transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1.
- Delivered whole-school events including STEM week, sports events and enrichment opportunities to strengthen engagement across the curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Experienced KS1 Phase and Year Leader with strong leadership capability
- Specialist knowledge of phonics and early reading development
- Strong curriculum design experience across EYFS and KS1
- Skilled in mentoring ECTs, PGCE students and supporting staff development
- Data-informed approach to school improvement and curriculum planning
- Collaborative and supportive leadership style focused on team development and pupil success