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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
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Lisa Andrea Latham

Lisa Andrea Latham

Dubai

Summary

Passionate school senior leader with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating teachers through positive encouragement, accountability and an expectation of high quality teaching and learning. Successful in supporting school staff to develop outstanding educational pedagogy and a curriculum that meets the needs of all students.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice Principal / Head of Elementary

Taaleem
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Head of Primary

GEMS Cambridge International Private School
08.2020 - 07.2023

Key Stage 2 Phase Leader

GEMS Cambridge International Private School
09.2020 - 01.2022

Primary Curriculum Science Leader & Class Teacher

GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis
09.2013 - 08.2020

Whole School Academic Leader

Belvedere British School
09.2012 - 07.2013

Year 1 Class Teacher

Plantation Primary School
09.2011 - 07.2012

PPA Cover Teacher

St. Christopher's RC Primary School
03.2011 - 07.2011

Education Administrator

Liverpool Hope University
09.1999 - 12.2010

Education

National Professional Qualification For Headship

University of Central London
04.2024

Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Primary Education

Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, UK
03.2011

Bachelor of Science - Sport Studies With Psychology

Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, UK
10.2006

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Business Administration

Liverpool Community College
Liverpool, UK
07.2002

Secondary Education

Calderstones Community Comprehensive School
Liverpool, UK
08.1999

Skills

  • Staff Recruitment
  • Communication with all Stakeholders
  • Strategic Planning & Accountability
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Data Analysis and Moderation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Financial Budgeting
  • Performance Management
  • Strategic Evaluation

Accomplishments

    In November 2022, I have recently undergone a 4-day SPEA/MoE full inspection where we obtained a 'Very Good' rating after just three years of opening.


    In June 2021, we received a BSO inspection where the school gained outstanding in Leadership and Management and five other areas after just two years of opening.


    In February 2022, I completed my Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead Training.

References

Ms Michelle Motley

Principal

Al Sheikha Mariam School (Taaleem)

Sharjah, UAE

Email: michelle.motley@ese.gov.ae


Mr Darren Mumford

Vice Principal

GEMS Cambridge International Private School

Sharjah, UAE

Email:  d.mumford_gcs@gemsedu.com 


Mrs Sarah O'Regan

CEO

GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis

Dubai, UAE

Email:  s.oregan_wso@gemsedu.com

Timeline

Vice Principal / Head of Elementary

Taaleem
08.2023 - Current

Key Stage 2 Phase Leader

GEMS Cambridge International Private School
09.2020 - 01.2022

Assistant Head of Primary

GEMS Cambridge International Private School
08.2020 - 07.2023

Primary Curriculum Science Leader & Class Teacher

GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis
09.2013 - 08.2020

Whole School Academic Leader

Belvedere British School
09.2012 - 07.2013

Year 1 Class Teacher

Plantation Primary School
09.2011 - 07.2012

PPA Cover Teacher

St. Christopher's RC Primary School
03.2011 - 07.2011

Education Administrator

Liverpool Hope University
09.1999 - 12.2010

National Professional Qualification For Headship

University of Central London

Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Primary Education

Liverpool Hope University

Bachelor of Science - Sport Studies With Psychology

Liverpool Hope University

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Business Administration

Liverpool Community College

Secondary Education

Calderstones Community Comprehensive School
Lisa Andrea Latham