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Jennifer Griffiths

@jennifergriffiths

Head of English at Australian International School who launched a whole-school oracy programme and implemented the QCAA curriculum.

United Arab Emirates

Message

At Australian International School, I lead the English faculty and implement the QCAA curriculum. I launched a whole-school oracy programme and developed a whole-school marking policy.

At RAK Academy, I designed and implemented a five-year IGCSE English curriculum across EFL and ESL pathways. I also led the transition from Cambridge to Pearson Edexcel and embedded the IB MYP framework in Key Stage 3 planning.

Earlier, at Wakefield City Fields Academy, I developed a whole-school literacy policy and intervention programmes. I’m particularly interested in curriculum innovation, literacy, oracy and evidence-informed improvement to teaching and learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of English

Current

Australian International School

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Leading the English faculty and overseeing curriculum development, assessment, teaching and learning, staff development and strategic improvement across secondary English.

QCAA Curriculum Educational Leadership Curriculum Development Assessment Design Staff Development Oratory Data Analysis Teaching And Learning

Head of English | Associate Assistant Headteacher (Temporary)

RAK Academy

Aug 2019 - Jan 2024 (4 years 5 months)

Transformed the English department through the development of a comprehensive five-year curriculum, standardised assessment systems and strategic approaches to improving student progress. Undertook a temporary Associate Assistant Headteacher role, coordinating provision for Gifted and Talented students.

IGCSE English As A Foreign Language ESL Curriculum Development Assessment Design Data Analysis Educational Leadership Staff Development IB Middle Years Programme Cambridge Pearson Edexcel Mentorship

Teacher of English | Literacy Coordinator | Assistant Head of English

Wakefield City Fields Academy

Sep 2010 - Jul 2019 (8 years 10 months)

Progressively promoted from Teacher of English to Literacy Coordinator and subsequently Assistant Head of English. Led whole-school literacy initiatives and supported departmental development.

Literacy Curriculum Development Assessments Educational Leadership Staff Development Reading And Engagement