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 -
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