Emily Cant
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
I am a highly organised and meticulous professional who has a proven record of success as a teacher and leader in a number of outstanding UK and international schools for 13+ years. My primary aim is to provide fun and creative lessons that are relatable to the students in front of me. I continually reflect upon my teaching and seek out development opportunities, and therefore my practice is always evolving and moving forward. I am passionate about providing individualised pastoral support and I strive to build strong relationships with colleagues and students. I enjoy contributing and helping facilitate a cohesive school team
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher of Science
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
Abu Dhabi
08.2023 - Current
- Taught KS3 Science (Years 8 & 9), High School Biology, Environmental Science & Zoology (Years 10-13), AP Biology (Years 10-13)
- Year 8 & 9 Form Tutor
- Produced a through KS3 curriculum (inc all resources) for developing Science skills for Years 7, 8 & 9
- Produced SOW & teaching resources for High School Biology used throughout the department
- Led Gardening & Hydroponics club
- Assisted with School Show
- Piloted AI coaching tool for Secondary PDP
Maternity Cover Teacher
British School of Al Khubairat
Abu Dhabi
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught Year 7 & 9 English (including Let’s think English lessons)
- Year 7 & Year 9 AQA GCSE Science
- Year 12 & 13 Form Tutor
- Co-led Primary School Science club (CREST award focused)
- Assisted with leading and planning International Day off timetable event (for all of Secondary School)
Teacher of Science
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
08.2018 - 08.2022
- TaughtKS3 Science, Edexcel IGCSE Combined Science & Triple Award Biology, Edexcel IA level Biology
- Year 9, 10 & 12 Form Tutor
- Produced through curriculum(s) including SOW & teaching resources for KS3-KS5 used throughout the entire department
- Led Dissection Club and Science beyond the curriculum (CREST award focused)
- International Award supervisor Bronze
- Extended Project Qualification supervisor (Year 12)
Head of Science
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Line managed 10 teachers (including 2 department HODs) and 2 Science technicians
- Led on the transformation of new academic processes, including; curriculum timelines, KS3 to KS4 mapping, standardised assessments, student feedback and evaluation procedures, department marking policy and Science weekly bulletin (to name a few)
- Restructured IGCSE class groupings and staffing within KS4 in response to student progress
- Monitored academic performance and facilitated interventions with underperforming students, including introduction of comprehensive revision programme in which all staff participated
- Cultivated staff relationships and skills within the department through CPD and PDP coaching processes
Teacher of Science
Fitzwimarc School
Rayleigh
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Taught KS3 Science, AQA IGCSE Combined Science Biology & Physics
- Led the Arts in Science week
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze supervisor
Teacher of Science
Colchester County High School for Girls (Grammar)
England
09.2012 - 08.2017
- Taught KS3 Science, Edexcel GCSE Triple Award Biology, OCR A Level Biology
- Year 7-9 Form Tutor
- Ran and marked in class GCSE and A Level Coursework Practical Assessments
- Participated in the annual residential trip (Isle of Wight) with A Level students
- Observed lessons and provided advice and support for Science PGCE trainees
- Extended Project Qualification Supervisor (Year 9 & 12)
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold supervisorTaught KS3 Science, Edexcel GCSE Triple Award Biology, OCR A Level Biology
Head of Year 8 & 9
Colchester County High School for Girls (Grammar)
England
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Line managed 9 teachers and a full time Pastoral Assistant (including PSHE lesson observations, feedback and PDP target meetings)
- Headed weekly year assemblies
- Built and maintained strong relationships with all students and parents
- Monitored and followed up on student attendance, academic performance and behaviour
- Liaised with parents and school counsellors, and supported safeguarding referrals
- Produced through curriculum(s) including SOW & all teaching resources for Years 8 & 9 PSHE programme
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Sustainability
University College Dublin
Dublin 09.2024 - 05.2027
Masters in Education / 73% -
University of Cambridge
Cambridge 09.2014 - 05.2015
Postgraduate certificate in education (Science) -
University of Cambridge
Cambridge 06.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nottingham
Nottingham 09.2008 - 05.2011
A levels - Biology A, Mathematics B, Sociology A
Lincoln College
Lincoln 09.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
- Policy and Procedure implementation
- Strategic leadership
- Classroom instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Parent communication
- Calm under pressure
Career Highlights
Head of Science
Led team of 10 teachers and 2 technicians to greatly improved results and systems efficiency within department
Head of Year 8 & 9
Led team of 9 tutors and 1 pastoral assistant to care for the pastoral needs of 300 students
Teacher of Science
12+ years teaching British & American
curricukum (including external examinations in A Level, AP Biology & GCSE Science)
Training
- Apple Distinguished Teacher, online, Apple, 08/23
- AAEI's Heartsaver First Aid CPR and AED Training 02/24
- Let’s Think in English, 3 day company visit, 01/23
- Middle Leaders JAWs, 2 day conference, FOBISIA, 07/21
- Science: An insight into Oftsed’s Research Review, The national College, 07/21
- Coaching for Impact, 3 day conference, Karen Ardley, 11/19
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Master of Science - Environmental Sustainability
University College Dublin
09.2024 - 05.2027
Teacher of Science
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
08.2023 - Current
Maternity Cover Teacher
British School of Al Khubairat
01.2023 - 08.2023
Head of Science
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
08.2019 - 08.2021
Teacher of Science
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
08.2018 - 08.2022
Teacher of Science
Fitzwimarc School
02.2018 - 08.2018
Head of Year 8 & 9
Colchester County High School for Girls (Grammar)
09.2015 - 07.2017
Masters in Education / 73% -
University of Cambridge
09.2014 - 05.2015
Teacher of Science
Colchester County High School for Girls (Grammar)
09.2012 - 08.2017
Postgraduate certificate in education (Science) -
University of Cambridge
06.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nottingham
09.2008 - 05.2011
A levels - Biology A, Mathematics B, Sociology A
Lincoln College
09.2006 - 05.2008
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