Emily
Hartley.

Senior Teacher & Head of Science. Curious classrooms, confident learners.

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01Teaching Philosophy

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.

02Teaching Experience

Head of Science

Greenfield Academy · Sep 2019 - Present

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 Teacher

St. Mary's High School · Sep 2014 - Aug 2019

Achieved a 100% pass rate in advanced biology for 4 consecutive years.
Founded a STEM club that reached national science fair finals twice.

Science Teacher

Riverside Secondary School · Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

Introduced lab-based assessment that improved practical-skills scores by 25%.

03Curriculum & Projects

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.

Subjects & Methods

BiologyChemistryGeneral ScienceEnvironmental ScienceInquiry-based learningDifferentiationFormative assessmentSEN supportCurriculum designMentoringDepartment budgetingData trackingGoogle ClassroomMoodleKahootPhET simulations

Education

M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction · B.Sc. BiologySample University of Education · 2008 - 2012

Certified

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)2012

National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership2022