- I have a strong interest in sport and physical fitness, regularly taking part in running and gym training I enjoy football and have experience leading sports activities and clubs, supporting pupil engagement beyond the classroom I also en
Connor Hamshaw
Doncaster
Summary
Committed Primary Teacher with QTS and experience in Year 5, delivering the UK National Curriculum. Skilled in behaviour management, adaptive teaching, and assessment-driven progress, including support for SEND and EAL learners. Creates engaging classrooms that motivate pupils to learn. Seeking a KS2 role in the UK, open to opportunities across the primary phase.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher (KS2)
The Sheffield Private School
Dubai, UAE
2023.08 - Current
- Managed classroom behaviour through positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events, significantly enriching students' educational experiences.
- Organised classrooms and created engaging displays that promoted positive learning environments and stimulated student interest.
- Delivered targeted intervention groups to support pupils working below age-related expectations
- Developed pupils’ writing through structured approaches including Talk for Writing and modelling
- Managed classroom behaviour through positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Established clear routines and high expectations, resulting in strong behaviour and positive learning environments
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and utilised efficiently for lesson delivery.Planned and delivered high-quality lessons in line with the UK National Curriculum for a Year 5 class of 29 pupils
- Prepared creative teaching materials to motivate and engage students.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and utilised efficiently for lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events, significantly enriching students' educational experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school-wide events and activities, enhancing community spirit.
- Built positive relationships with parents through regular communication and progress updates
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues and the SEN team to support pupil progress and well-being
- Contributed to wider school life through extra-curricular activities (sports clubs, events, competitions)
- Organised classrooms and created engaging displays that promoted positive learning environments and stimulated student interest.
- Administered examinations and assignments, graded student work, and documented results for performance evaluation.
Education
PGCE with QTS - Primary PGCE with Physical education specialist
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk2023-01
Bachelor of Arts - Sports managment and coaching
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk2022-01
Diploma of Higher Education - OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
De Wareen Academy
Doncaster2019-01
NVQ Level 3 - Applied Science
De Wareen Academy
Doncaster2019-01
GCSEs - Maths
De Wareen Academy
Doncaster2017-01
GCSEs - English language and Literature
De Wareen Academy
Doncaster2017-01
GCSEs - Science
De Wareen Academy
Doncaster2017-01
GCSEs - Geography
De Wareen Academy
Doncaster2017-01
GCSEs - Physical education
De Wareen Academy
Doncaster2017-01
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Inclusive teaching
- Student assessment
- Creative lesson planning
- Lesson evaluation
- Subject knowledge
- Child safeguarding
- Parent communication
- Teacher communication
- Team collaboration
- Child motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Behavioural Management
Interests
Timeline
Primary School Teacher (KS2)
The Sheffield Private School
2023.08 - Current
PGCE with QTS - Primary PGCE with Physical education specialist
Edge Hill University
Bachelor of Arts - Sports managment and coaching
Edge Hill University
Diploma of Higher Education - OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
De Wareen Academy
NVQ Level 3 - Applied Science
De Wareen Academy
GCSEs - Maths
De Wareen Academy
GCSEs - English language and Literature
De Wareen Academy
GCSEs - Science
De Wareen Academy
GCSEs - Geography
De Wareen Academy
GCSEs - Physical education
De Wareen Academy