Director of Learning – MMaths

Phone: 07840382559, E-mail: adowson@gmail.com, Teacher Reference Number: 1570000
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Current Role
Capital CCG Angel Sixth form 2022- Current
Curriculum Lead for Mathematics and Computer science
In my role, I manage the Heads of Departments for Mathematics and Computer science and the staff in these teams. I also manage the pastoral, achievement and attendance needs for the students in the Mathematics and Computer science department. I also help develop the sequences of work for A level Mathematics, A level Further Mathematics and A level Statistics. This is a new course which I implemented at the college this year. I manage the enrichment managed by the Mathematics and Computer science departments, which includes a student driven mathematics journal, chess club, STEP club, Problem Solving Club, Spacetime Physics Club, Homework Club.
Currently I am also teaching A-level Mathematics and A-Level Statistics. In previous years I have acted as a form tutor for Y12 and Y13 so am also familiar with the UCAS and other University procedures for these students.
Relevant Experience

• Capital CCG Angel Sixth form – 2022 to current
Curriculum Manager for Mathematics and Computer Science

• Twyford Church of England School -2019 to 2022
KS3, KS4, and KS5 A Level mathematics Teacher
Teaching mathematics ranging from year 7 to year 13, core to advanced. I am passionate about creating opportunities for my students, and I founded a rowing program which was so successful it was then rolled out across the trust. I linked with a rowing club that has a goal of reaching students at schools that don’t have rowing available. I lead this initiative, and organised with the rowing club transport and the time table. I managed both the relationship with the rowing club and the involvement of the students. When the whole trust attended a regatta I managed the event and the involvement of students from all three schools. I also ran a multidisciplinary STEM club at lunch times.

● 2016-2018 Ashcroft Technology Academy,
KS3, KS4, KS5 A Level mathematics, IB further level mathematics, and KS4 chemistry Teacher, rowing coach. 2017 & 2018 Introduced and Implemented Tournament of Minds program
● Smart Teachers, 2015
Relief teacher at Chessington High School and The Heathlands School (UK)
● Guilford Young College (Tasmania) , 2011-2014
A-level (pre-tertiary) Teacher of Workplace Mathematics, Mathematics Applied Foundation and Food and Nutrition. Coordinator of Guilford Young College Science Week
● The Hobart College (Tasmania) , 2010
A-level (pre-tertiary) teacher of Workplace Mathematics and Mathematics Applied Foundation
● Teaching placements (Tasmania) , 2007-2009
Y7-Y10 Mathematics and Sciences, pre-tertiary Physical Sciences (Chemistry), Mathematics Applied, Further (Specialised) Mathematics

Volunteer experience
● Queen Alexandra College (UK), 2005 – Learning Support Assistant for students of special needs
I worked with small groups or one-on-one with students ranging in ages of 16 to 60 and had a range of learning needs. There was a spectrum of learning needs and abilities the students had which related to Down Syndrome, dyslexia, autism, epilepsy, visual impairment, hearing disabilities, behavioral disorders, schizophrenia and ADHD (attention deficiency hyperactivity disorder) for example. In this role I displayed and developed adaptive management competencies. I also used my high sensitivity and empathy to optimize students’ learning. Subjects included IT, Engineering (Woodwork), English Literacy, and Numeracy at rudimentary and intermediate levels for students. I also assisted students’ to learn daily living activities at their on campus residences.
● Braille Library (Hobart) – Librarian duties and creating copies of worn braille texts. 2008
● Amnesty International – Fundraising, 2004

Professional Development
Presenting at & Organising of Professional Development Events

● 2025 Presenter at MEI Mathematics Conference ‘A level Statistics’
● 2021 Presenter at Complete Mathematics Mini Conference 2 ‘Integrating the Big Data Set’
● 2020 Co-led Maths Mastery Workshop (Gifted & Talented) Twyford Professional Development
● 2015 & 2016 Was selected to participate in Nuffield Cornerstone Mathematics project
● 2013 – Key Presenter at the Conference of Mathematics Association of Victoria (Article published in Mathematics Association of Victoria 2013). Presented at the Mathematics Association of Tasmania.
● 2012 Was selected to attend professional development conversations by Dr Julie Rimes, Professor Neil Cranston

Participation & Attendance
• 2025-current NPQH
• 2014- 2026 – attended Bett Conference
• 2025 NPQSL
• 2024 Leading from the Middle
● 2022 Mathematical Association’s 150th Anniversary Conference
● 2022 & 2021 NCETM Developing A level pedagogy Professional Development
● 2018 Mathscon conference
● 2018 New Scientist Instant Expert: Mathematics in the Real World conference 17/02/2018
● 2016 Tournament of Minds Judge (Australia)
● 2012 Workshop by Deb Arnett on backward mapping design
● 2010 -2012 Mathematics Association of Tasmania conference.
● 2012 TQA Course Critic for the new Workplace Mathematics (National Curriculum).
● 2012 ACARA course development.
● 2010 Bill Rogers workshop (Behavioural Management in the Classroom).

Interests and activities
Musician in the London samba band Rhythms of the City – Played as a headliner of the Queen’s Jubilee Pageant
Visual Artist- Work shown at 301 Goldhawk Road Gallery, where I am also a co-chair of event organisation and installation with 301 creative hub.
Rowing, Rugby ,Water-polo, Swimming, Kickboxing, Reading, IT and gaming, Music and Singing

Education
● Attained Qualified Teacher Status, 27/10/2014
● University of Tasmania, 18/12/2009
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education – majoring in Chemistry, sub-majors in Mathematics, Psychology, minors in Human Biology, and Zoology.
Units studied
Year 1
Psychology 1A and 1B
Chemistry 1A and 1B
Data handling and statistics 1 and 2
Advanced Calculus and Applications A and B
Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution
Biology of Animals

Year 2
Multiliteracies 1 and 2
Professional Studies 1A
Professional Experience 1 and 2 Part A
Educational Psychology
Calculus and Applications 2
Chemical Synthesis and spectroscopy
Professional Studies 1B
Real and Complex Mathematics Analysis 2
Chemical Analysis
Inorganic Chemistry and Reaction Mechanisms

Year 3
Curriculum and Method Studies: Mathematics 1A
Curriculum and Method Studies: Science 1A
Natural Products and Bioprospecting
Physical and Analytical Methods in Chemistry
Curriculum and Method Studies: Mathematics 1B
Curriculum and Method Studies: Science 1B
Professional Experience 1 and 2 Part B
Structural Methods in Chemistry
Separation Science and Related Techniques

Year 4
Human Biology 1A
Professional Experience 3
Professional Studies 2A
Curriculum and Method Studies: Mathematics 2
Curriculum and Method Studies: Science 2A
Multi-literacies 2
Professional Experience 4
Professional Studies 2B
Cross-Curriculum Studies: Interdisciplinary Project

Subjects completed in Grade 11 and 12:
Biology, Art Production, Mathematics Applied, English Writing, Chemistry, English C Physical Science, Mathematics Stage 2, Multimedia Vet Course (Certificate Awarded), French (Entry) and German (Entry)

Other Awards:
Flute Grade 4 AMEB
Piano Grade 2 AMEB
Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Awarded Spirit of Fahan Trophy (Year 12)
Grade 1 English Braille Qualification ,2009
Basic Sign Language Award 2005