Emma Falconer
Emma Falconer is an experienced education professional with over 15 years of supporting children and young people across Early Years and Primary settings in the UK and internationally. She specialises in mentoring, pastoral care, safeguarding, and supporting pupils with diverse needs, including SEN and social-emotional challenges.
Emma is passionate about creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments where children feel safe, confident, and motivated to succeed. Her approach focuses on building strong relationships with pupils and families, using personalised strategies to support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
With a background in Montessori and mainstream education, Emma brings a flexible, child-centred approach to teaching and mentoring, alongside strong skills in behaviour management, multi-agency collaboration, and pupil development.
Teaching Experience
An experienced Primary Teacher with a strong background across Early Years and Key Stage 1, and experience supporting Key Stage 2. Over 15 years of teaching and educational support experience in the UK and internationally, including both permanent and supply roles.
Recent roles include working as a Supply Teacher across a range of primary schools, delivering lessons, maintaining classroom continuity, and supporting pupils’ academic and emotional development. As a Year 2 Teacher, responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing pupil progress, and providing targeted support to meet individual needs.
Extensive experience in Key Stage 1, particularly in Year 1 and Year 2, with a strong focus on early literacy, numeracy, and phonics. Skilled in supporting children’s transition into formal education, promoting independence, and developing positive learning behaviours.
Experience also includes long-term roles in Year 1 and Year 3, providing consistency, structured learning, and pastoral support. Confident in adapting teaching approaches to meet diverse needs, including pupils with SEN and those requiring additional emotional support.
Early career rooted in Montessori education, working as a teacher and lead practitioner in both the UK and internationally. This has developed a strong child-centred approach, emphasising independence, hands-on learning, and holistic development.
Strong skills in behaviour management, safeguarding, and building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. Committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where all children can thrive.
Education
PGCE Primary Education with Early Years (QTS) University of Reading, 2020 • Montessori Diploma (6–9 years) North American Montessori Teacher Training Centre, Canada, 2002 • Montessori Teaching Qualification (3–6 years) International Montessori Teaching College, London, 2002 • Liberal Studies University of Tampa, USA, 2000 • Diploma – Cordon Bleu Chef Eastbourne Cordon Bleu College, 1996 • Diploma – Australian Nanny College Perth, Australia, 1997