Stella Taylor
Head Of Department/Pastoral Leader
Jeju
Summary
Experienced boarding practitioner with 13+ years in international residential education, dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and student-centered boarding communities. Skilled in safeguarding, staff development, and supporting student well-being through structured pastoral care and strong relationships. Passionate about holistic development and well-being, with additional expertise in arts education and whole-school community building.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Dance
NLCS Jeju
09.2011 - Current
- Department Leadership & Management: Oversaw day-to-day operations and quality assurance for the subject area, including managing financial, physical, and human resources. Represented the department in school committees and collaborated on whole-school initiatives. Participated in recruitment processes and represented the department at school events, promoting a positive image of the subject area. Multiple collaborations with Music, Drama and Art.
- Curriculum Development: writing department development plans, undertaking regular lesson observations and ensuring parity of marking, grading and technique across KS1,2,3,4 and 5. Led regular reviews and updates of schemes of work and subject handbooks, ensuring alignment with school policies and educational standards. Conducted examinations analysis, monitored student progress, and used assessment data to set targeted goals.
- Teaching and learning: As a whole school dance teacher, I have taught across all key stages, specialising in GCSE and IB. I have consistently achieved 100% 9-7 at GCSE and 6/7 at IB for the past 6 years. I am also an IB Extended essay supervisor and university application support, particularly for elite institutions.
- Co Curricular: Enhanced student learning through extracurricular activities, production choreography, directing musicals, leading academic societies, planning the school's annual Art's Festival.
Head of Girls Boarding
NLCS Jeju
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Played a key role in delivering exceptional pastoral care for senior school students, supporting the AVP (Director of Boarding) to align boarding provision with school standards.
- Leadership & Staff Development: Served as a role model for boarding staff, leading by example and promoting best practices in pastoral care. Conducted induction and training programs for Graduate Assistants, Boarding Managers (BMs), Assistant Boarding Managers (ABMs), and boarding families.
- Resident Support: Provided close support to BMs through regular pastoral discussions, direct involvement in boarding duties, and ensuring adherence to policies. Oversaw the Boarding Student Leadership program, fostering student development in areas like Academics, Events, Media, Wellbeing, and Sustainability.
- Parental & Community Engagement: Attended marketing and admissions events to promote boarding. Ensured consistent communication with parents via newsletters and social media updates, maintaining transparency across boarding homes.
Housemistress
NLCS Jeju
08.2012 - 06.2021
- "In loco parentis" for the girls in my house and provided all boarders with the best possible experience of a boarding education by ensuring a challenging and supportive environment. Ensure the safety, good discipline and pastoral wellbeing of all boarders and to manage effectively and efficiently the staffing, organisation and resources of the Boarding House.
- Tracking the academic progress of both day and boarding students in my House and leading a tutor team in their pastoral and academic monitoring of their tutees.
Physical Education Teacher
North London Collegiate School
09.2005 - 06.2011
- Teaching all areas of the curriculum (dance, gymnastics, swimming, athletics, rounders, netball, tennis, football, hockey, basketball, badminton and volleyball) to girls aged 4-18. Implemented GCSE Dance as a twilight option.
- Teacher in Charge of Dance, Gymnastics and Rounders and Junior School Partnerships co-coordinator. Developed Gymnastics across the school and competed regularly in Britain and abroad.
- Form Tutor for girls in Year 7 and 8. PSHE teacher for Year 7.
- Director and choreographer of annual dance show, Year 7 Dance Display. Choreography for annual Junior School Concert, Infant Musical and the Year 4 musical.
Education
PGCE with QTS - Dance Teaching
The Royal Academy of Dance, London and The University of Surrey
09.2004 - 07.2005
Professional Diploma - Community Dance Studies
Laban Dance Centre
10.2002 - 07.2003
BA (Hons) - Dance with Physical Education and Sports Science
University of Liverpool
09.1997 - 06.2000
Skills
Artistic collaboration
Teamwork and collaboration
Creative vision
Adaptability and flexibility
Student Mentoring & Peer Leadership Development
Student Welfare & Well-being
Boarding House Operations
Lighting design
Show production
Problem-solving
Qualifications
- Qualified Gymnastics coach
- BAGA Assistant and Club Coach general gymnastics certificates
- Dinghy sailing completed ISA Stages 1, 2 and 3 and Powerboat Level 2 certificate
- Trampolining for teachers certificate
- RLSS National Rescue Award for swimming teachers and coaches
Additional Professional Experience
- AQA GCSE Performing Arts Dance Examiner
Affiliations
- Rambert grades - member and qualified teacher
- Boarding Schools Association
- One Dance UK
Ask me about
- Leading inclusive boarding communities
- Fostering student voice through the arts
- Safeguarding & student support systems
- Building cross-age mentorship models
- Directing large-scale school productions
- Promoting well-being through creative education
Timeline
Head of Girls Boarding
NLCS Jeju
09.2021 - 06.2024
Housemistress
NLCS Jeju
08.2012 - 06.2021
Head of Dance
NLCS Jeju
09.2011 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
North London Collegiate School
09.2005 - 06.2011
PGCE with QTS - Dance Teaching
The Royal Academy of Dance, London and The University of Surrey
09.2004 - 07.2005
Professional Diploma - Community Dance Studies
Laban Dance Centre
10.2002 - 07.2003
BA (Hons) - Dance with Physical Education and Sports Science
University of Liverpool
09.1997 - 06.2000
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