31 Mar Catherine ThomasHeadteacher (Deputy DSL)
Catherine is an experienced outstanding teacher with a proven track record of providing support across the key stages in both computing and mathematics. She is an AST in ICT and has helped develop write and deliver mathematics programs across a number of schools both in Hackney and London boroughs.
She has planned and delivered an extensive range of mathematics training sessions for NQTs, deputy/head teachers, lead teachers and teaching assistants. She has been involved with the development and writing of the Primary Advantage Mathematics programme.
Catherine has had many years’ experience working with iPads in the classroom from teaching with them to supporting teachers with their use of them in the classroom. She helped transition a school from a Windows environment to a Mac. The children are now working 1:1 with iPads across key stage one and two. The school is currently working towards Apple accreditation and becoming a Regional Training Centre.
She has supported a significant number of teaching students during their training year in her role as mentor, assistant and deputy head.