Mr Roy Huggins

B.A. PGCE

Curriculum Leader of Ebacc Mexborough Academy

I am an experienced Curriculum Leader with significant experience of building and leading successful departments.

My main passion is for creative and challenging teaching and learning that brings out the very best in all students and developing the confidence and experience of my colleagues.

My teaching experience has given me the opportunity to develop interactive teaching strategies that engage students of all abilities. I have a record of success in improving student achievement at all levels and modelling outstanding practice to colleagues both nationally and internationally.

I motivate students and maintain firm and fair discipline. I offer excellent communication skills, flexibility in my approach whilst being organised, reliable and approachable.

  • Leadership of whole school initiatives in teaching and learning.
  • Leadership, monitoring and evaluation of Curriculum teams
  • High quality teaching and learning skills – graded outstanding by OFSTED
  • Experience as an excellent classroom practitioner.
  • Infectious enthusiasm for subjects and teaching.
  • Commitment to raising standards with an unwavering focus on whole school teaching excellence,
  • Ability to recognise strengths and weaknesses and reflect and act on these for personal development.
  • Excellent personal organisation and willingness to assist colleagues.
  • Able to motivate children and set high standards.
  • Experience of precise target setting and strategic planning and monitoring student progress.
  • Excellent technology skills.

in The Cold War

Overview of the Cold War

Introduction to the Cold War GCSE Series 1945-1975

Yalta and Potsdam - Growing tension between the superpowers

Marshall Plan - Economic Assistance for Europe

Communist Coup in Czechoslovakia

Berlin Blockade and Airlift: The widening rift and tension between the 2 superpowers

The formation of NATO

Review of topic one and exam questions

The origins of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Castro Comes to Power

The beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis

The American blockade of Cuba - Kennedy's Reaction

The end of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Which side won?

Review of topic two and exam preparation

The entry of the United States into Vietnam

US versus the Vietcong - America loses the tactical battle

American public turn against the Vietnam war - My Lai Massacre

Saigon Falls to the Vietcong - containment policy in tatters

Review of topic three and exam practice

Overall conclusion and final exam preparation

in The Inter War Years

Introduction to the Inter War Years

in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939

Introduction to Conflict and Tension 1918-1939

Used by British and International schools around the world