Emily Hartley

Senior Teacher & Head of Science

About Me

Dedicated science educator with 12+ years teaching secondary biology and chemistry and 5 years leading a department. Known for inquiry-based lessons, data-informed interventions and raising attainment for students of every ability.

Work Experience

Head of ScienceSep 2019 - Present
Greenfield Academy · City, Country
  • Raised top-grade science results from 38% to 61% in four years.
  • Designed an inquiry-based curriculum for grades 7–10, adopted across the school trust.
  • Coaches early-career teachers; 6 have since moved into leadership roles.
Biology & Chemistry TeacherSep 2014 - Aug 2019
St. Mary's High School · City, Country
  • Achieved a 100% pass rate in advanced biology for 4 consecutive years.
  • Founded a STEM club that reached national science fair finals twice.
Science TeacherSep 2012 - Aug 2014
Riverside Secondary School · City, Country
  • Introduced lab-based assessment that improved practical-skills scores by 25%.

Curriculum & Publications

Inquiry Science CurriculumCurriculum · 2021

Project-based units for grades 7–10 now used in 5 schools across the trust.

Paper: Formative assessment in lab scienceScience Education Review · 2022

Action-research study on exit tickets and lab outcomes.