Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Generic
Gay Kidd

Gay Kidd

Wolverhampton

Summary

Multi-tasking leader with a proven track record at Muscat International School for creating a positive workplace culture, adept in technology integration and analytical thinking. Excelled in implementing effective processes and fostering cooperative learning environments. Demonstrated excellence in personnel management and data analysis, significantly enhancing educational outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Inclusion Manager

Muscat International School by Amity
08.2024 - Current

· To line manage and support the Inclusion team of Behaviour, SEND therapists and teachers to ensure quality provision is given with consideration to the needs for each individual student;

· Lead the development, implementation, review and improvement of support provided for EAL and maths intervention students;

· Ensure all information for each SEND student is correct and up to date and meets the requirements of the Ministry of Education and support parents with this process;

· Support in the writing of IEPs and meeting with teachers and parents to ensure targets are accessible;

· Advise on Inclusion curriculum opportunities within the day to day learning in class;

· Support teachers with referring students and overseeing the process;

· Carrying out CAT4 tests for the admission of new students and for assessing the needs of current students;

· Providing academic learning support sessions 1:1.

Senior Teacher – Primary; Lead Teacher - Numeracy

Muscat International School
08.2021 - 08.2024

· Supporting Head of Primary to ensure the vision, mission and expectation of the school is clearly shared, understood and acted upon by all along with any other duties required;

· Academic responsibility within Primary phase ensuring coverage of the Cambridge curriculum for maths and science and support with foundation subjects;

· Implementing assessment routines to allow effective data collection for maths;

· Planning and delivery of CPD to support the teaching and assessment of maths;

· Cluster lead supporting the wellbeing of staff;

· Planning, delivering and assessing differentiated lessons for maths and science for Gr6.

Class Teacher:

Ghars International School
08.2019 - 08.2021

· Planning, delivery and assessment (including writing exams) of English, maths, science, ICT and Art for Grade 4 and previously Grade 6;

· General teaching duties expected of any teacher including parental support/communication.

Deputy Head - Primary

ABQ International Schools - Boucher and Seeb
08.2017 - 08.2019

• Ensure the vision and mission of the school is clearly shared, understood and acted upon by all;

• Academic responsibility within Primary phase ensuring coverage of the Cambridge curriculum for all core subjects;

• Responsibility for the data collection and analysis, assessment and evaluation routines across the phase, including exam procedures, for all subjects and use to identify students requiring intervention;

• Observing staff and supporting as required.

• Delivery of effective CPD to support the needs of staff and curriculum.

• Taking part in CPD in and out of school and disseminating to staff.

• Heading whole phase and departmental meetings.

• Teaching English and ICT within Grade 4.

• Supporting the Head of Primary in all tasks with regards to the running of the department and any other duties required.

Principal

United Private Schools - Athaiba
08.2014 - 08.2017

• Ensure the vision and mission of the school is clearly shared, understood and acted upon by all;

• Direct responsibility for teachers, students and parents within Athaiba Branch;

• Initiate and implement a diverse, flexible curriculum and implement an effective assessment framework that promotes the educational development of each student;

• Develop and implement policies, curriculum planning and activities;

• Produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies for the development of the school and its facilities;

• Communicate with all stakeholders of the school using a range of mediums to ensure information is cascaded effectively;

• Whole school timetabling to ensure required distribution of lessons;

• Provide effective professional development activities and workshops to support and enhance the needs of the staff and school;

• Monitor lessons and appraisals in line with professional development and policies;

• Support and guide new parents and students to the expectations of the school;

• Encourage and promote the use of community within the school.

Deputy Principal

United Private School - Al Hail Lower
08.2012 - 08.2014

• Direct responsibility for teachers, students and parents within Reception and Grade 1;

• Monitoring of lessons and appraisals and running weekly staff meetings;

• Meeting with Parents to discuss any concerns or issues that may arise;

• Pastoral care of students within Reception and Grade 1;

• Member of the Senior Management Team for our branch, implementing processes and procedures as needed to ensure smooth running of the school on a day to day basis, as well as looking at long term planning for future changes and developments;

• Overseeing English curriculum throughout school – Reception to Grade 3;

• Delivery of INSET eg Report writing, Handwriting and Assessment;

Principal

Knowledge Oasis Private School – Sohar (UPS)
08.2010 - 08.2012

• Direct responsibility for all staff, students and parents from Foundation to Grade 6.

• Provision of timetables to ensure the correct coverage of subjects

• Oversee implementation, planning and delivery of the curriculum

• Develop, implement and enforce processes and procedures to ensure smooth running of the school on a day to day basis as well as long term planning for future changes and developments.

Class Teacher and ICT Co-ordinator

Priory Green Primary School
09.2001 - 08.2010

• Planning, preparation and delivery of all lessons for all subjects;

• Assessment of students through both formative and summative assessment;

• Preparation and implementation of Individual Educational Plans for children with Special Needs;

• Direct responsibility for all ICT throughout the school, overseeing planning and also supporting teachers with their own use of ICT within the classroom and development of their skills to be able to use ICT effectively in all areas of their work;

Education

CPD - Education

The National College
Online
01-2025

CPD - Safeguarding L1, 2 And 3

HSG
Online
09-2024

Bachelor of Education - Primary 5 - 11 Years

Woverhampton University
Walsall, UK
07-2001

Access To Higher Education - Access To Higher Education

Wulfrun College of Further Education
Wolverhampton, UK
06-1998

Skills

  • Implementing processes and procedures
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Analytical thinking
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Technology integration
  • Data analysis
  • Personnel management
  • Standardized testing
  • IEP planning
  • Cooperative learning experience

Additional Information

I am very interested in all handicrafts from needlework to DIY which I find very relaxing. I also enjoy going to the cinema and reading. I have always had a great love for technology and am particularly proficient in using various computer software packages which is mostly self-taught.

On completion of my Further Education studies prior to going University I was awarded Student of the Year.


Date of Birth – 21/02/1966

Timeline

Inclusion Manager

Muscat International School by Amity
08.2024 - Current

Senior Teacher – Primary; Lead Teacher - Numeracy

Muscat International School
08.2021 - 08.2024

Class Teacher:

Ghars International School
08.2019 - 08.2021

Deputy Head - Primary

ABQ International Schools - Boucher and Seeb
08.2017 - 08.2019

Principal

United Private Schools - Athaiba
08.2014 - 08.2017

Deputy Principal

United Private School - Al Hail Lower
08.2012 - 08.2014

Principal

Knowledge Oasis Private School – Sohar (UPS)
08.2010 - 08.2012

Class Teacher and ICT Co-ordinator

Priory Green Primary School
09.2001 - 08.2010

CPD - Education

The National College

CPD - Safeguarding L1, 2 And 3

HSG

Bachelor of Education - Primary 5 - 11 Years

Woverhampton University

Access To Higher Education - Access To Higher Education

Wulfrun College of Further Education
Gay Kidd