Jessica Dawes

Assistant Headteacher, Post 16 provision coordinator, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Jessica Dawes

Assistant Headteacher, Phase Coordinator Post 16 Provision

Hello I am Jess.  I have worked at Humberston Park School since 2008 and have 18+ years teaching experience in mainstream primary and special educational settings.  I started my journey as a teaching assistant and have worked across all areas and ages (3-19) of the School.  I went on to complete a foundation degree in Learning Support, furthering my studies by completing my BA Honours degree in Learning and Teaching and achieving Qualified Teachers Status (QTS).  I became a phase 2/3 classroom teacher before joining the Leadership Team in 2023.  I have since completed a National Professional Qualification (NPQ) in Senior Leadership (NPQSL) and aim to complete an NPQ for Headship in the near future.  I am currently the Assistant Headteacher, responsible for the Post 16 provision. My additional responsibilities include: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Senior Mental Health Lead, Mental Health and Grief First Aider, Personal Development Lead, Transitions Lead and I am also one of the qualified Team Teach Positive Behaviour Trainers.

I am extremely passionate about special educational needs and disabilities and will continue to always drive our School and the wider community forward to ensure our pupils are exposed to, and provided with, the very best opportunities, experiences and provisions, promoting independence, autonomy, inclusion and equity, enabling them to reach their full potential and develop into healthy, successful members of the community.