Courtney Freese

Headteacher

The Willows Primary School & Nursery, Basildon

About Me

I started my career in secondary education in 1998 at a school in South Africa. I moved to England in 2002 and started my primary school journey at Purfleet Primary School until my final destination at The Willows Primary School and Nursery. I have led science, maths and physical education before moving to an SLT post in Chafford Hundred where I was the ks2 manager. I joined Merrylands Primary School in 2009 before taking up my first headship in 2012 at Mead Road Infants. After 2 years in Kent I acquired the Headteacher post at the Willows Primary School. During my time here I have led 3 successful Ofsteds with the schools being judged as good. I enjoy leading change for improvement and strengthening teaching and learning throughout  the schools in our trust. I am currently supporting headteachers and middle leaders and have a passion for improving our schooling community.

My areas of speciality are:

  • Leadership development
  • Curriculum development
  • Improving teaching & learning
  • Improving whole school behaviour management
  • Mentoring New Head teachers