Hamish Lancaster

• Enhanced student learning in schools by developing and implementing individualised education plans tailored to each student's needs
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify specific areas of need and track progress toward achieving individual goals
• Mentored and supervised new learning support practitioners, offering guidance on practice and Ministry of Education policy and procedure
• Assisted teachers across the West Coast in modifying curriculum and instructional techniques for inclusive classrooms
• Skilled in the implementation of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions developed by Dr Ross Greene

• Led a team of 4 year 7/8 teachers
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently reinforcing positive behaviour linked to the school values and the PB4L framework
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey
• Developed and implemented achievement monitoring processes across the team to ensure students' needs were being catered for in an individualised manner
• Management of yearly team budget to ensure students received a rich and exciting school curriculum and extracurricular activities

Curriculum Leadership

• Oversight of all curriculum areas and assessment practise across the year 7/8 team in consultation with the secondary school heads of department

• Led a team of 4 year 5/6 teachers
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently reinforcing positive behaviour linked to the school values
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey
• Led data-driven decision-making processes within the team to identify areas of improvement in academic achievement and implement targeted interventions

Curriculum Leadership

• Te Reo and Tīkanga Māori Leader and Whānau group staff representative - 2019
• Kahui Ako Within School Leader - Digital Technologies 2020 - 2022
• School Mathematics Curriculum Team 2021-2022

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning
• Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking

Curriculum Leadership

• Te Reo Māori School leadership team 2016-2018
• The Arts (Music) Curriculum Lead 2017-2018