Curriculum Vitae: Archaeology
Hayley Forsyth
EDUCATION
Open University
February 2010-July 2010
Short course ‘Elements of Forensic Science’
Bournemouth University
2007 - 2008
M.Sc. Osteoarchaeology
Bournemouth University
2004 - 2007
B.Sc. Hons. Archaeology
FREELANCE EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE
Eastbourne Borough Council
Volunteer Field Archaeologist
Museums Service
Excavation of a test pit, surveying, plan and section
March 2011
drawing. Animal bone identification report.
YAC (CBA)
January 2011- ongoing
Young Archaeologists’ Club Assistant Leader
Promoting archaeology to 8-16 year olds through
activities, field trips and excavations.
Sussex Downs College
December 2010
Specialist Guest Osteoarchaeology Lecturer
GCSE Human Physiology & Health; Skeletal formation,
function and development.
Susan Birks
BHAS & MSFAT
September 2010
Volunteer Field Archaeologist
Excavation of a Bronze Age Round Barrow.
Lisa Fisher and
Brighton & Hove
Archaeological Society
July 2010-August 2010
Volunteer Field Archaeologist & Post-Excavation
Excavation of a Bronze Age site and analysis of
the animal skeletal remains.
Brighton & Hove
Archaeological Society
2010 ongoing
Volunteer Osteoarchaeologist
Osteoarchaeological analysis of animal and human
remains for the society reports and archives.
University of Sussex
MA Field Archaeology Project
2009
Consultant Osteoarchaeologist
Osteoarchaeological analysis of human remains
producing a biological profile for the client’s research.
East Sussex County Council
Archaeology Department
2009 ongoing
Consultant Osteoarchaeologist
Working with East Sussex County Council producing a
human remains report for publication. Also provided an
analysis of animal bones.
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Curriculum Vitae: Archaeology
East Sussex County Council
Archaeology Department
2008
Voluntary Assistant
Basic training in researching and maintaining the County
HER.
Bournemouth University
School of Conservation Sciences
Summer 2006
Assistant Environmental Archaeology Supervisor
Six weeks training archaeology students to use specialist
environmental equipment.
Bournemouth University
School of Conservation Sciences
Summer 2005
Trainee Field Archaeologist
Six weeks excavation and field experience working at
The Knowlton Prehistoric Landscape Project in Dorset.
FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
 Course Co-ordinator; Classical Civilisation
Sussex Downs College (Lewes Campus)
January 2009 – Present
Co-ordination of the A Level course content, ensuring the team meets targets and delivery
of the specification to high standards. Putting the students first, supporting their learning
development teaching specialist archaeology units of the course.
COMPUTER SKILLS & TRAINING
I have a competent knowledge of Microsoft Office and specialist databases.
CSCS Health & Safety card (construction related occupation; archaeological technician).
PTLLS BTEC Level 3 teaching qualification.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 26th February 1986
Marital Status: Single
Driving License: Full car with no endorsements
MEMBERSHIPS & SOCIETIES
Affiliate Member of The Institute For Archaeologists
Member of British Association of Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology
Member of Sussex Past Archaeology Society
Member of Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society
International Council for Archaeozoology
Member of the Professional Zooarchaeology Group
INTERESTS
Skeletal pathologies and trauma in human and animal remains
Anglo-Saxon inhumations and cremations
Pigs from the Roman to Medieval era
Community archaeology, photography and illustration
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