Rebecca Ries

Skills

Leadership, pastoral care and inclusion support for students with disabilities, autism, learning, and social-emotional
Leadership, curricular design, data analysis and determining and creating interventions for all learners
Leading professional development and school improvement work for transformational change
Curricular focus on literacy, specifically reading disabilities and intervention

About

As an Administrative Teacher on Special Assignment, equivalent to an assistant principal, I partner with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to deliver strategic leadership across the school. When the Headteacher is out of the building, I assume full leadership responsibility, ensuring continuity and effective operational management.
In leading Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, I partner with the Special Education Team to develop, review, and refine Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), crafting SMART goals and managing amendments that improve compliance and advance inclusive practice. I co-lead Special Education pre-evaluation, evaluation, and annual IEP meetings, ensuring procedural integrity, statutory compliance, and authentic parent participation in decision-making.
I drive curriculum implementation, intervention design, and academic progress monitoring in alignment with the School Improvement Plan, supporting teachers to adopt evidence-based strategies that elevate student achievement. This leadership directly contributes to raised standards and strong pupil progress across the school.
Leading the Student Behaviour Team, I have delivered whole-staff training in restorative and relational practices, creating consistent behaviour management systems, enhancing student-staff relationships, and decreasing repeat disciplinary incidents. This approach has fostered a nurturing, secure environment where all pupils thrive.
I manage teacher performance reviews using structured coaching cycles with observation protocols, targeted feedback, and collaborative goal-setting to strengthen instructional quality, enhance pedagogical expertise, and refine classroom management. This supportive framework empowers staff to excel and pursue continuous professional development.