Anthony Lord
Thornton-Cleveleys,Lancashire
Summary
A dedicated educator with a strategic vision for school improvement, known for instilling belief in students and setting high standards. Expertise in safeguarding regulations, GSCE curriculum knowledge, and Ofsted inspection familiarity ensures compliance and excellence in teaching. Mastery in lesson planning and pupil behaviour management complements an inspiring leadership style, fostering a culture of empathy and understanding. Exceptional communication skills enhance staff mentoring and school marketing strategies, driving success in educational environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Headteacher
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Preesall, Lancashire
01.2012 - Current
- ·Supported Headteacher and deputised for him/her where necessary
- ·Collaborated in the strategic leadership of the school to ensure that we were successful in achieving our school vision and mission
- ·Responsible for marketing, including managing its budget, to continually ensure that the school was full each September
- ·Fulfilled the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead for the school
- Oversaw pastoral arm of the school including attendance, behaviour, rewards and sanctions
- Attended meetings of the Governing Board to ensure open, honest and effective communication and actions
- Led on the school’s Christian ethos including worship, liaison with churches and primaries, managing school chaplain and planning activities
- Managed the students at Key Stage 4
- Oversaw post-16 planning, including liaison with colleges and sixth forms
- Responsible for all charitable activities of staff and students
- Chaired the school’s inter-faculty group
- Line-managed two of the school’s eight faculties
- Acted as main liaison with Parents, Teachers and Friends Association
- Promoted inclusive education practices, fostering an accepting school culture.
- Fostered positive learning environment, resulting in increased student motivation.
- Evaluated teachers' performance for quality assurance and improvement.
- Collaborated with parents for enhanced student progress.
- Oversaw planning, preparation and completion of successful SIAMS inspection for the school
Assistant Headteacher
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Preesall, Lancashire
09.2004 - 12.2011
- Strategic planning
- Responsible for effective pastoral care throughout school
- Responsible for maintaining excellent behaviour and attendance
- Leading on spiritual direction of the school
- Liaison with primary schools, post-16 providers and employers
- Work Experience Co-ordinator
- Line-management of two faculties
Head of Year
Hodgson High School
Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire
09.1998 - 08.2004
- In addition to teaching responsibilities, I was responsible for leading a year group of over 200 students and ensuring the highest standards of attainment, behaviour, attendance and involvement
Teacher of History
Hodgson High School
Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire
09.1991 - 08.1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lancaster University
Lancaster 09.1987 - 07.1990
PGCE - Secondary Education
St. Martin's College (Now University of Cumbria)
Lancaster 09.1990 - 07.1991
NPQH - Secondary School Leadership
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.2005 - 12.2007
Skills
- Instilling belief in students
- Safeguarding regulations
- Subject specialisation
- Exceptionally organised
- Culture setting
- Lesson planning mastery
- Exceptional communicator
- Inspiring leadership style
- High standards
- Excellent classroom teacher
- Ofsted inspection familiarity
- Empathy and understanding
- Pupil behaviour management
- Teaching standards expertise
- Strategic visioning
- School marketing strategies
- GSCE curriculum knowledge
- Staff mentoring
Timeline
Deputy Headteacher
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
01.2012 - Current
NPQH - Secondary School Leadership
University of Manchester
09.2005 - 12.2007
Assistant Headteacher
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
09.2004 - 12.2011
Head of Year
Hodgson High School
09.1998 - 08.2004
Teacher of History
Hodgson High School
09.1991 - 08.1998
PGCE - Secondary Education
St. Martin's College (Now University of Cumbria)
09.1990 - 07.1991
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lancaster University
09.1987 - 07.1990