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Callum Bloor

Callum Bloor

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Highly driven, highly skilled KS2 educator with strong experience across the UK and the Middle East in curriculum leadership, pastoral systems, SEND-responsive practice, and assessment. I lead with clarity, consistency and high expectations and have successfully delivered impactful curriculum planning. I promote positive behaviour culture, strong parental communication, and high-quality teaching and learning across teams. My leadership experience includes curriculum design, data-informed intervention, enrichment leadership, and international residential trip management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Year 6 Class Teacher

GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis
Dubai, UAE
08.2024 - Current
  • Deliver "outstanding" graded teaching across English, Maths, Science and Conceptual Curriculum.
  • Lead planning for Maths, embedding manipulatives-based number fluency and improving lesson consistency across Year 6.
  • Lead English planning in the previous academic year, ensuring effective unit progression and high-quality instructional resources.
  • Contribute to year-group assessment cycles, analyse data, and plan targeted intervention to raise attainment.
  • Promote strong behaviour culture using restorative approaches, routines, and clear expectations.
  • Lead weekly Ski Dubai enrichment for Year 5 & 6, coordinating staffing, safety, skill progression and parent communication.
  • Lead organiser for the international ski trip to Azerbaijan, managing logistics, safety planning and student welfare.

KS2 Curriculum Lead & Year 6 Teacher

Burlington House Prep
London, UK
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Designed and implemented the full KS2 curriculum across core and foundation subjects with a SEND-responsive and approach.
  • Conducted learning walks, formal lesson observations, coached staff and improved instructional quality across the Prep School.
  • Lead PD, assessment and intervention systems, ensuring accurate tracking and accelerated pupil progress.
  • Worked closely with therapists and specialists to support complex SpLD needs.
  • Supported the school’s launch under Cavendish Education; school shortlisted for TES Independent Prep School of the Year (2023).
  • Delivered Debate Club, Calligraphy Club and organised curriculum-linked trips.

Year 5 & Year 6 Teacher

Dovedale Primary School
Liverpool, UK
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Lead SATs preparation, creating structured revision programmes across Year 6.
  • Promoted well-being through a daily fitness programme and mindfulness-focused classroom culture.
  • Gained experience working with complex SEND and SEMH needs.
  • Built strong community and parent relationships through consistent communication and academic support.
  • Delivered after-school targeted interventions based on ongoing assessment.
  • Lead PSHE Curriculum and SRE across Primary.

Initial Teacher Training

Ditton Primary, Dovedale Primary, Northway Primary
Liverpool, UK
11.2017 - 06.2020

Lead SATs booster groups; delivered the whole-school PSHE programme; organised a cross-curricular "Colour War" day; coached Year 5 football team.

Counsellor and Unit Leader

Blue Star Camps
Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Counsellor (2017), Unit Leader (2019), responsible for the pastoral care, welfare and routines of 50+ boys aged 8–11.
  • Supervised and supported a team of international staff, strengthening leadership and communication skills.
  • Planned and delivered a wide range of activities for mixed-age groups.
  • Managed parent communication, welfare updates and behaviour concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, UK
09.2017 - 06.2020

A-Levels - Geography, Economics, German

Teddington School
London, UK
09.2014 - 06.2016

GCSEs -

Teddington School
London, UK
09.2009 - 07.2014

Skills

  • "Outstanding" teacher across international settings
  • Leadership of curriculum planning
  • Behaviour management & pastoral leadership
  • SEND-informed practitioner
  • Assessment cycles & data analysis
  • Coaching and supporting colleagues
  • Progress tracking & targeted intervention
  • High-impact KS2 subject expertise
  • Parent communication & community engagement
  • Enrichment and trip leadership

Languages

English
Native
German
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Year 6 Class Teacher

GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis
08.2024 - Current

KS2 Curriculum Lead & Year 6 Teacher

Burlington House Prep
08.2022 - 07.2024

Year 5 & Year 6 Teacher

Dovedale Primary School
09.2020 - 07.2022

Initial Teacher Training

Ditton Primary, Dovedale Primary, Northway Primary
11.2017 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS

Liverpool John Moores University
09.2017 - 06.2020

Counsellor and Unit Leader

Blue Star Camps
05.2017 - 08.2019

A-Levels - Geography, Economics, German

Teddington School
09.2014 - 06.2016

GCSEs -

Teddington School
09.2009 - 07.2014
Callum Bloor