Rella LaRoe

Acted as primary point of contact for parents, staff, and senior leadership on pastoral and academic matters. Monitored and reported on student progress and wellbeing data, coordinating cross-departmental teams for a year group of 200+ students.

Designed and delivered curriculum content aligned to AQA specifications, producing original resources and assessments for mixed-ability audiences. Wrote and marked assessments against national mark schemes, adapting content for various ability levels.

Supported transition programme design and delivery for new students, working closely with families and external primary schools.

Managed a whole-cohort independent research qualification end-to-end, including project planning, methodology guidance, and assessment. Mentored students through self-directed projects, building research and communication skills.

Led whole-school coordination of an independent research programme and a stretch-and-challenge programme for high-attaining students.

Delivered curriculum content across all three sciences, producing and adapting resources for a broad range of abilities.

Acted as the school's liaison with the awarding body on vocational science qualifications, ensuring assessment and internal moderation met external quality-assurance standards. Quality-assured colleagues' assessment judgements against national criteria.

Delivered science curriculum content across the full ability range and led form-tutor pastoral responsibilities for a KS4 group.

Conducted ecological field surveys using standard protocols and produced written survey reports for ecological consultancy clients.

Communicated scientific concepts live to public audiences of all ages in a hands-on museum setting, adapting explanations in real time. Delivered structured educational sessions and designed a public science communication programme.

PGCE in Secondary Science with a Biology specialism from Newcastle University, completed in 2011.

Grade: Merit

MSc in Wildlife Conservation and Management from Newcastle University, completed in 2008 with Merit.

Grade: 2:2

BSc in Zoology with Honours from Newcastle University, completed in 2007 with a 2:2 classification.

High School Diploma from ACS Cobham International School, UK, completed in 2004.