Claire Tuckwell

Experienced Education & Project Management Professional

Wallingford, GB.

About

A highly adaptable and proactive professional with extensive experience across education, project coordination, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to drive programmatic excellence, streamline operations, and enhance engagement across diverse environments. Committed to fostering positive outcomes and contributing strategically to organizational goals, particularly within careers guidance and administrative leadership.

Work

Ridgeway Education Trust

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Acting Careers Lead / Careers Advisor

, , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Led and coordinated a comprehensive careers education program, significantly increasing student engagement and ensuring compliance with national benchmarks.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design and coordination of a high-quality, student-centred CEIAG program across Key Stages, ensuring full compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks.

Increased student guidance uptake by proactively engaging more students than previous external providers, fostering strong rapport and establishing a visible presence.

Cultivated and strengthened strategic relationships with external partners, employers, and post-16/18 providers, expanding progression opportunities and actively reducing NEET risks.

Modernized and led the production of the careers newsletter, enhancing accessibility and engagement for over 1000 students and families.

Oversaw and developed the whole-school careers strategy as Acting Careers Lead, providing critical support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and contributing to long-term strategic planning.

Organized and led high-impact careers events and employer visits, significantly raising the profile of careers education and opportunities across the school.

Manor Primary School

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Office Administrator

, , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Managed comprehensive administrative operations and communications for a primary school, ensuring efficient daily functions and stakeholder satisfaction.

Highlights

Served as the primary point of contact for all parents, pupils, and external visitors, managing diverse enquiries with professional communication.

Efficiently processed attendance and admissions using Bromcom/SIMS, maintaining accurate data records for over 200 pupils and supporting safeguarding processes (CPOMS).

Oversaw school website updates, social media content, and calendar coordination, enhancing external communication and community engagement.

Streamlined reprographics, resource preparation, uniform sales, and general school administration, improving operational efficiency for staff and students.

Manor Primary School

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Teaching Partner

, , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Delivered high-quality teaching support and interventions, contributing to student learning, behavior management, and school-wide initiatives.

Highlights

Provided high-quality teaching cover and targeted small-group interventions, including planning ad hoc lessons to support diverse student needs.

Supported behavior management, SEN assessments, and phonics screening, contributing to improved student outcomes and early literacy development.

Actively contributed to key school initiatives such as OPAL, student council, and anti-bullying programs, fostering a positive school environment.

Achieved Thrive Practitioner qualification and engaged in continuous professional development, enhancing expertise in student well-being and support strategies.

Wallingford Community Hospital

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Discharge Planning Co-ordinator

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Coordinated timely and safe patient discharges within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring clear communication and efficient caseload management.

Highlights

Coordinated timely and safe patient discharges as part of a multidisciplinary team, maintaining clear communication with patients, families, and professionals.

Managed an efficient caseload, ensuring accurate documentation and data input while adapting flexibly to fluctuating patient flow demands.

Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford

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Course Delivery Co-ordinator

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Coordinated the seamless delivery of over 100 online courses per term, managing updates, scheduling, and reporting for academic programs.

Highlights

Coordinated the successful delivery of 100+ online courses each term, collaborating with academic staff, IT support, and external clients to ensure seamless course launches.

Oversaw comprehensive course updates, scheduling, and reporting, consistently demonstrating strong organizational, communication, and deadline management skills.

RM Education

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Senior Project Coordinator

, , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Led complex technical installation projects and service coordination, driving efficiency improvements, training initiatives, and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Successfully managed 80-100+ simultaneous technical installation projects, each valued up to £100K, ensuring timely delivery and achieving high customer satisfaction.

Identified, designed, and implemented efficiency solutions and new product processes that significantly improved departmental performance and remain in use.

Devised and delivered structured training plans for new staff, effectively supporting and coaching colleagues across multiple teams to enhance skill sets and productivity.

Provided end-to-end project management as the single point of contact for large, complex orders, successfully coordinating efforts across multiple service areas.

Managed and resolved customer complaints, ensuring fair and constructive resolutions that benefited both customer satisfaction and business objectives.

Developed and implemented new procedures and workflows for service offerings, ensuring clarity, consistency, and operational excellence.

Volunteer

Breakfast & After School Club Supervisor

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Manor Primary School

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Supervised and managed daily operations of breakfast and after-school clubs, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for students.

Highlights

Ensured the safety and well-being of students during breakfast and after-school hours, adhering to all safeguarding protocols.

Organized engaging activities and fostered a positive, inclusive environment for children attending the clubs.

Acting Cover Supervisor

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Manor Primary School

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Provided temporary cover supervision, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Highlights

Maintained classroom order and facilitated learning activities for various age groups during teacher absences.

Supported student engagement and adherence to school policies during cover periods.

Education

University of Oxford

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Foundation Certificate History Grade: Merit

Languages

English

Certificates

Thrive Practitioner

Thrive Approach

Skills

Leadership & Program Management

Careers Program Coordination, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Event Management, Policy Implementation, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Management, Program Development.

Education & Student Support

CEIAG, Student Guidance, Safeguarding, Behavior Management, SEN Assessments, Phonics Interventions, Thrive Approach, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement.

Administrative & Operational Excellence

Data Management, Records Management, Office Administration, Website Management, Social Media Management, Reprographics, Scheduling, Invoicing, Process Improvement, Workflow Development, Customer Service.

Technical & Systems Proficiency

Bromcom, SIMS, CPOMS, Technical Installation, Reporting Functions, Supplier Data Management.

Communication & Engagement

Professional Communication, Newsletter Production, Staff Briefings, Public Speaking, Rapport Building, Client Relations.

Interests

Hobbies

Social History, Genealogy, Mudlarking, Metal Detecting, Crime Fiction, Family Activities, Dog Walking.