Andrea Mason
Beverley,East Riding
Summary
Strategic education leader with over 10 years' experience in further education, specialising in pastoral leadership and safeguarding. Proven track record as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, driving inclusive cultures and enhancing student outcomes. Experienced in leading high-performing pastoral systems and delivering notable results in GCSE and A-Level English, focusing on English re-sit learners and promoting positive educational progression.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Director & English Teacher
Wyke Sixth Form College
08.2017 - Current
- Senior leader with responsibility for college-wide pastoral provision, safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and student experience.
- Led strategic initiatives within College Leadership Team to enhance learner success, wellbeing, and progression.
- Lead and manage a team of Progress Tutors, overseeing student welfare, progress, achievement and retention.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive pastoral curriculum focused on wellbeing, personal development, resilience and progression.
- Introduced enhanced student progress tracking systems to strengthen monitoring and targeted intervention.
- Led the development of whole-college attendance, behaviour and safeguarding strategies, including the implementation of a new attendance framework.
- Coordinate and oversee more than 750 UCAS applications annually, supporting high-quality submissions and positive progression outcomes.
- Managed complex safeguarding cases as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring effective liaison with external agencies.
- Teach GCSE English Language and A-Level English across a diverse student cohort.
- Course Lead for GCSE English re-sit provision.
- Design and deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences that promote rapid learner progress.
- Work collaboratively with Additional Learning Support teams to provide highly differentiated provision for students with additional needs.
- Contributed significantly to achieving the college's Outstanding Ofsted judgement, particularly in behaviour and personal development.
- Embedded sustainable behaviour and pastoral systems across college, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supported exceptional student progression outcomes, including Oxbridge placements and successful university destinations.
- Established a culture of high expectations and learner engagement across pastoral provision.
Progress Tutor
Wyke Sixth Form College
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided pastoral leadership and academic support, fostering personal and educational growth for 200 students.
- Delivered targeted interventions to improve retention and achievement.
- Monitored attendance and academic progress, enhancing learner wellbeing and engagement.
- Collaborated with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to create a supportive environment for student success.
- Assisted with safeguarding policies to ensure student safety. and student support processes across the college.
Learning Mentor
Wyke Sixth Form College
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Supported students in overcoming personal, educational, and social challenges, fostering resilience and academic achievement.
- Liaised with external agencies to coordinate targeted interventions, improving student success rates.
- Provided holistic learner support, enhancing welfare, safeguarding, and academic outcomes.
Teaching Assistant
Hessle High School
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Tailored learning activities to address individual student requirements, promoting inclusive educational experiences.
- Delivered one-to-one and small-group support for students with EHCPs and additional learning needs, enhancing their academic engagement.
- Enabled student inclusion in classroom activities and participation across the curriculum, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration.
Admissions Officer
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Guided prospective students through admissions cycle, providing tailored support and resources.
- Coordinated admissions processes and managed applicant communications to streamline candidate outreach.
- Maintained accurate student records and administrative systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Education
PGCE -
University of Huddersfield
01-2019
BA (Hons) English – First Class Honours -
University of Hull
A Levels (BBB) and GCSEs (A–C) -
Dane Court Grammar School
Skills
- Safeguarding and Student Welfare
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Child safeguarding
- Pastoral support strategy
- Change management
- Operational management
- Strategic leadership
- Policy development and implementation
- Team leadership and performance management
- Teaching and Learning
- GCSE English Language teaching
- A-Level English teaching
- Resit intervention strategies
- Curriculum design
- Inclusive teaching
- Learner engagement
- Progress monitoring
- Retention monitoring
- Improvement planning
- Outcome evaluation
- UCAS coordination and progression planning
- Parent and carer engagement
- External partnerships
- Staff training
- College collaboration
- Mental health support
- College collaboration
Custom
Available on request.
Timeline
Pastoral Director & English Teacher
Wyke Sixth Form College
08.2017 - Current
Progress Tutor
Wyke Sixth Form College
08.2014 - 08.2017
Learning Mentor
Wyke Sixth Form College
08.2013 - 08.2014
Teaching Assistant
Hessle High School
09.2011 - 08.2013
Admissions Officer
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside
01.1995 - 01.2000
PGCE -
University of Huddersfield
BA (Hons) English – First Class Honours -
University of Hull
A Levels (BBB) and GCSEs (A–C) -
Dane Court Grammar School