Toby – Primary Teacher | Middle Leader | KS1 Phase Leadership
Toby is a highly experienced and dynamic Primary Teacher with over a decade in the classroom across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, alongside a previous ten-year career in television journalism. He brings a rare blend of creativity, confident communication and strategic thinking to his practice.
Passionate about active, inclusive learning, Toby is now seeking middle leadership and KS1 Phase Leader opportunities where he can broaden his impact, support colleagues and continue driving high standards through engaging, purposeful curriculum design.
Education & Qualifications
- Schools Direct – Qualified Teacher Status: Kingston University
- Postgraduate Diploma Television Current Affairs Journalism: City University London
- BA (Hons) Music, Upper Second Class Honours: University of Durham
- A Levels: Music (A), English Literature (B), French (D): Bradfield College
- 10 GCSEs (A*–C): Bradfield College
Experience Summary
Toby is an accomplished classroom practitioner and established middle leader with experience across Years 2, 3, 4 and 5 within a large academy trust. As Head of PE, he has successfully led curriculum innovation at trust level while maintaining high-quality classroom practice. His teaching is collaborative and discussion-driven, resulting in high engagement and full participation from pupils of all abilities.
- Led as Head of PE across a large academy trust, designing and implementing a new PE curriculum and assessment framework adopted trust-wide.
- Delivered CPD and training to colleagues and Teaching Assistants, strengthening teaching practice and subject knowledge across the school.
- Organised and managed Sports Days, inter-school competitions, swimming provision and fixtures, alongside overseeing equipment procurement and budget management.
- Mentored PGCE students, successfully supporting trainees into employment within the trust.
- Embedded international Creative Learning CPD into classroom practice, fostering originality, confidence and deeper thinking among pupils.
- Founded and edited the school newspaper, contributed to website content, and produced assemblies and performances incorporating original music and storytelling.
- Currently undertaking NPQ in Leading Teachers, demonstrating clear commitment to continued leadership development.
Key Strengths
- Proven middle leadership experience within a large academy trust
- Strong curriculum design and assessment expertise
- Confident communicator with outstanding presentation and storytelling skills
- Creative and inclusive classroom practitioner with 100% participation ethos
- Experienced mentor and CPD facilitator
- Organised and strategic, with budget and event management experience
- Deep commitment to professional growth, currently completing NPQ in Leading Teachers
- Enthusiastic contributor to wider school life, from performances to publications