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Education
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Current Course
Personal Status
Main Focus
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Salina Joomun

Salina Joomun

Abu Dhabi

Summary

A challenging position as Head of Secondary/Head of Academic

  • Teaching experience: UK, Mauritius, Poland, UAE. (16 years)
  • Specialisation - A Level Chemistry Experience in terms of Examboard: CIE, AQA, Edexcel, BTech, MYP, IB DP.
  • Recent : Completed Level 1 Penta Inspection training
  • Current course: NPQSL - senior leadership (Ongoing - started in Nov 2023).
  • Main focus: Challenging position for growth and wish sharing experiences achieved in many countries. Education: BSc Chemistry, PGCE, Diploma and Master in Education
  • Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Science

Reach British School
Abu Dhabi
08.2023 - Current
  • Presently working as the Head of Science at Reach British School in Abu Dhabi which a British International school with 2000 students following the Edexcel exam board
  • I have 11 science members working alongside with me; which is increasing to 14 by next academic year

Science coordinator and Chemistry Lead

British International School of the University of Lodz
Lodz
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • My last experience before my current school was British International School of the University of Lodz which is in Poland (Lodz) - one academy year (2022 - 2023) - Science coordinator and Chemistry Lead.

Chemistry Lead Teacher for IBDP

Northfields International school
Mauritius
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Was working in Northfields International school in Mauritius for 4 years (2018 - 2022) which is the most recognised international school in Mauritius with very high expectations; as a Chemistry Lead teacher.

Science teacher and STEM coordinator

Chobham Academy (Harris Federation)
UK
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Worked at Chobham Academy (Harris Federation), UK (Teaching Key stage 3,4 and 5) - Science teacher (Specialisation- Chemistry) and as STEM coordinator- Aug 2016 - January 2018.

Chemistry teacher

Kings Langley school
Hemel Hempstead
  • Worked as Chemistry teacher in few schools in Mauritius since 2008.

Education

BSc Chemistry -

PGCE -

Diploma in Education -

Master in Education -

Skills

  • A Level Chemistry
  • Exam boards: CIE, AQA, Edexcel, BTech, MYP, IB DP
  • Teaching experience: 16 years (main focus A-Level Chemistry and KS4)
  • QTS (Qualified teacher status)
  • Workshop in IB, Child safeguarding, MYP, channel General Awareness module, Health & Safety Basics for schools, Fire Safety Training in Schools, etc
  • Computer literate - can quickly learn new software
  • Good communication skills
  • Self-starting, goal-oriented and confident toward success
  • Leadership skills
  • Line management
  • Appraisal
  • Planning
  • Learning environment
  • Reporting
  • Sharing best practice
  • Training
  • Assessment
  • Feedback
  • SEF and improvement planning
  • Parent engagement
  • Marketing
  • Admissions/Open Days
  • Trips & visits
  • Policies
  • Target setting
  • Resources and procurement

Exam Board Experience

CIE, AQA, Edexcel, BTech, MYP, IB DP

Current Course

NPQSL - senior leadership (Ongoing - started in 11/2023)

Complete Level 1 Penta Inspection Training -   June 2024 

Personal Status

Single mum with daughter

Main Focus

Challenging position for growth and wish sharing experiences achieved in many countries

Qts

Qualified teacher status (TRN: 3772883)

Academic Qualification

UK NARIC approved (NARIC Reference number: 4000088207)

Dbs Check

Clear

Additional Experiences

  • Conducted workshop for 1 hour at Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre on 05/12/2018 on science magic show; mainly based on Chemistry
  • Workshops at Le Nid Art Academy on Grade 4, 5 and 6 specification of MIE books
  • London Science Edulab - My own lab to promote interest for learning of science using the UK education system
  • IB DP online course
  • MYP workshops
  • Teaching IB Chemistry, CIE Chemistry A-Level, IGCSE Chemistry and MYP Science; Edexcel, AQA, OCR and BTEC
  • 43 CPD's from Educare (Part of TES)
  • Assistant organiser for CIE practical exam
  • NPQSL course ongoing
  • Mentor for many NQT's
  • ISP film making leader
  • Head of Science responsibilities

Personal Information

  • Specialization: A Level Chemistry
  • Date of Birth: 11/06/81
  • Nationality: British
  • Driving License: In possession of a driving license (16 yrs) + UK + UAE

Current Responsibilities

  • Leadership
  • Line Management (LMMs)
  • Appraisal
  • AMAR
  • Planning
  • Learning environment
  • Reporting
  • Sharing best practice
  • Training
  • Assessment
  • Feedback
  • SEF and improvement planning
  • Parent engagement
  • Marketing
  • Admissions/Open Days
  • Trips & visits
  • Policies
  • Target setting
  • Resources and procurement

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Asian language
  • Creole

Teaching Experience

16 years

Personal Email

riatania2210@gmail.com

Working Email

sjoomun@reachbritishschool.com

Hobbies and Interests

  • Script-writing
  • Sports
  • Photography
  • Watching Television
  • Movie-making

Training

  • IB
  • Child safeguarding
  • MYP
  • Channel General Awareness module
  • Health & Safety Basics for schools
  • Fire Safety Training in Schools

References

Reference upon request

Timeline

Head of Science

Reach British School
08.2023 - Current

Science coordinator and Chemistry Lead

British International School of the University of Lodz
01.2022 - 01.2023

Chemistry Lead Teacher for IBDP

Northfields International school
01.2018 - 01.2022

Science teacher and STEM coordinator

Chobham Academy (Harris Federation)
08.2016 - 01.2018

Chemistry teacher

Kings Langley school

BSc Chemistry -

PGCE -

Diploma in Education -

Master in Education -

Salina Joomun