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Brigit McCormack

Christchurch,Canterbury

Summary

Passionate about raising educational outcomes and promoting equity through the strategic use of data and evidence to drive continuous school improvement. A qualified and experienced practitioner with a diverse teaching background across the United Kingdom, Asia, and New Zealand, successfully delivering core and specialist subjects to students from Years 1 to 8. Demonstrates strong skills in curriculum implementation, educational evaluation, and strategic planning. Recognised for clear communication, effective collaboration, and strong organisational capabilities. Motivated, flexible, and resourceful, with a proven ability to set high expectations and support students in achieving realistic and meaningful goals. Now seeking new challenges that offer opportunities for personal growth and further professional advancement.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean of Girls' School

The Cathedral Grammar School
02.2005 - Current
  • Responsible for pastoral care and citizenship education in the Girls' School
  • Fostering and supporting the school's special character
  • fostering and supporting the school strategic direction.
  • Analyse appraisal reports in conjunction with the DP and Principal.
  • Provide professional teaching and learning support for team members
  • Actively involved in curriculum planning and review as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
  • Monitor and assess student achievement and progress
  • Participate in and lead professional development sessions and staff meetings
  • Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and a supportive classroom environment
  • Planning and teaching Primary subjects in Year 8
  • Monitoring and assessing pupil’s achievements and progress
  • Participating in and leading professional development and staff meetings.
  • Ensuring the well-being of students and staff under my care.

Additional Responsibilities

Mathematics Curriculum Leader

  • Leading the planning, implementation, and review of the mathematics curriculum in line with the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC)
  • Monitoring curriculum delivery across year levels to ensure progression, coherence, and consistency
  • Analysing student achievement data to identify trends, support decision-making, and inform teaching practice
  • Managing and allocating teaching resources and budgets for the mathematics area.
  • Collaborating with other curriculum leaders to ensure cross-curricular coherence

Enviroschool Lead Teacher

  • Champion the Enviroschools kaupapa (principles) and advocates for its implementation at all levels of the school.
  • Provides opportunities for students to participate in genuine ways in their community and to design and implement sustainability projects
  • Supports teachers in incorporating sustainability and environmental education into curriculum and lesson plans.
  • Communicates the Enviroschools programme to parents, the community, and other stakeholders
  • Liaise with the Enviroschool facilitator and organsie workshops and lead meeting with students and staff.
  • Organsie the Eco-Action Satellite garden and coordinate community planting days.

Long Term Relief Teacher

Southern Regional Health School
08.2004 - 12.2004
  • Responsibilities for providing community based education for children between years 4-11
  • Writing Individual Educational Plans
  • Liaising with teachers from student’s school of enrolment and other professionals involved in the student’s welfare

Year 3 Teacher and Physical Education Co-ordinator

St Andrews International School
09.2002 - 08.2004
  • Implementing the UK National Curriculum in designated subjects
  • Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and support staff within the International School
  • Organise Swimming Sports and Sports Days throughout the school
  • Organise and oversee after-school sports clubs and team sports
  • Organise Inter-School matches with other International schools within Bangkok

Year 5 Class Teacher

Chatsworth International School
08.2001 - 07.2002
  • Delivery of UK based curriculum in designated subjects
  • After school netball and girls’ soccer clubs

Class Teacher

St Andrews International School
08.1998 - 08.2001
  • Class teacher for Year 1 students (2 years) and Year 4 students (1 year)
  • Delivery of UK National Curriculum to International students
  • Implemented swimming programme and award structure
  • Organised inter-school matches against local and International Schools in the region

Year 6 Class Teacher

Deepcar St John’s Junior School
09.1997 - 07.1998
  • Delivery of UK National Curriculum subjects and preparation for SAT’s testing at Year 6
  • Netball co-ordinator

Education

BEd (Hons) - Primary Education – Specialist subject Physical Education

Leeds Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
07-1997

Diploma - Recreation and Leisure Management

Plymouth College of Further Education
United Kingdom
06-1987

Skills

  • Organised
  • Positive
  • Reflective
  • Resourceful
  • Sense of humour
  • Inclusive
  • Adaptive to change

  • Strong classroom leadership
  • Approachable
  • Motivated
  • Forward-thinking
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Skill in executing school directives
  • Dedicated team contributor

Recent Professional Development

  • Mathematics and Statistics Refreshed Curriculum PLD - January 2025
  • ISNZ Conference (Independent Schools New Zealand) 2024 - Christchurch November 2024
  • Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum Refresh Online session MOE October 2024
  • Numicon Mathematics Workshop November 2024
  • Dr Jamie Frost - Understanding online Maths platforms - June 2024
  • MOE Child Restraint - Understanding the rules and guidelines Module 1 - February 2024
  • Red Cross First Aid - December 2023
  • Structured Literacy Course - Evaluation Associates - September 2023
  • Understanding Social Science Curriculum MOE Christchurch July 2023
  • NZMAT Mathematics Conference New Plymouth October 2022 (CMA Scholarship)



Interests

  • Swimming
  • Running ( keen parkrunner)
  • Enjoy watching my children compete in Hockey and Water Polo
  • Fundraising Events
  • Community cleanups and planting days
  • Assist in coaching hockey at school and at club level

Timeline

Dean of Girls' School

The Cathedral Grammar School
02.2005 - Current

Long Term Relief Teacher

Southern Regional Health School
08.2004 - 12.2004

Year 3 Teacher and Physical Education Co-ordinator

St Andrews International School
09.2002 - 08.2004

Year 5 Class Teacher

Chatsworth International School
08.2001 - 07.2002

Class Teacher

St Andrews International School
08.1998 - 08.2001

Year 6 Class Teacher

Deepcar St John’s Junior School
09.1997 - 07.1998

BEd (Hons) - Primary Education – Specialist subject Physical Education

Leeds Metropolitan University

Diploma - Recreation and Leisure Management

Plymouth College of Further Education
Brigit McCormack