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Kirsty Hoggons

@kirstyhoggons

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Experienced teacher and leader specialising in lower primary curriculum and teacher development.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership or senior teaching role in an international school where I can drive curriculum development, mentor teachers, and support inclusive student growth.

I would also welcome a recruitment position where I can help others find their dream jobs.

I am a primary educator with proven experience leading Grade 2 teams, developing literacy assessment tools, and delivering English, Maths and IPC lessons across international school settings. I have supported teacher development through workshops, mentoring, and classroom observation, while managing campus operations and departmental responsibilities.

I bring strong classroom management, curriculum planning and data-tracking skills, and a collaborative approach to parent communication and student support, including IEPs and behaviour strategies. My background includes roles as Head of Primary/Grade, class teacher, and assistant head responsibilities in international schools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Grade 2

International Trilingual School of Warsaw

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 (7 months)

Led Grade 2 team meetings and delegated tasks to ensure deadlines
were met
Acted as liaison between staff and parents, maintaining clear
communication
Collaborated on IEPs and behaviour contracts to support diverse
student needs
Organised and supervised educational trips and facilitated
onboarding for new students

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Assistant Head of Lower Primary

International Trilingual School of Warsaw

Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 (10 months)

Created and managed documentation for the Head
and updated key school records
Supported teachers with classroom and administrative tasks,
observing lessons and providing feedback, monitored deadlines
Assisted new teachers with integrating into school culture
Oversaw campus operations in the Head’s absence and attended
grade-level meetings to ensure consistency

IEP Development Team Leadership Onboarding

Grade 2 Class Teacher

International Trilingual School of Warsaw

Aug 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Planned and delivered English, Maths, and Social Studies lessons, managed classroom environment and duty supervision, and conducted parent/teacher meetings to report on student progress.

Lesson planning Classroom Management Field Trip Supervision Reporting

Head of Primary English

Embassy International School

Jan 2019 - Jun 2023 (4 years 5 months)

Designed reading assessment tools, conducted teacher workshops to improve literacy instruction, and planned literacy events to raise student engagement across the department.

Professional Development Event Planning Data Driven Instruction Assessment Design

Year 4 Class Teacher

Embassy International School

Aug 2018 - Jun 2023 (4 years 10 months)

Planned and delivered Maths, English, and IPC lessons following the English National Curriculum and conducted termly parent/teacher conferences to discuss pupil progress.

English National Curriculum Lesson planning Parent Conferences Classroom Management Field Trip Support

Grade 2 Class Teacher

St Dominic's Priory School

Apr 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 3 months)

Delivered English, Maths, Life Skills, and Religious Education lessons, provided additional maths support, and coached U/8 and U/10 hockey and U/8 football teams.

Lesson planning Sports Coaching