Brendan Pavey
Sonning,Berkshire
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a strong background in leadership development and pedagogical expertise. Skilled in implementing school improvement plans and fostering continuous professional development initiatives. Adept at providing constructive feedback and motivational speaking to drive school success. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes through innovative strategies and leadership in schools.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Education Consultant
MTM Consulting
London
2025.09 - Current
- Designing bespoke market research, marketing and business strategies to meet individual clients’ specific needs.
- Providing solid data, insightful analysis and clear recommendations to enable organisations to plan for future stability and success and to uphold their responsibilities to parents who entrust them with their children’s education.
Executive Headteacher, European Leadership Team
North Bridge House Schools, Cognita Ltd
London
2022.04 - 2025.04
- Achieved outstanding educational and commercial results for North Bridge House Schools.
- Facilitated strategic success across European Cognita Schools as member of European Leadership team.
- Supported headteachers through ISI inspections, leading to 'excellent' outcomes on all occasions.
- Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring for Headteachers and leadership teams to achieve exemplary education standards for all stakeholders.
Headteacher
North Bridge House Senior School
Hampstead, London
2017.09 - 2022.04
- Enhanced the school reputation by driving educational ambition and a holistic education.
- Created a culture of high support and low pressure, helping children of all abilities to thrive.
- Created a workplace with high trust and high expectations, enabling teachers to take ownership of the standards in their classrooms.
- Supported the school to achieve record academic outcomes year after year.
- Raised the school roll from 350 to nearly 500 pupils over 4 years.
Headteacher
Long Close School
Slough, Berkshire
2013.09 - 2017.08
- Directed educational standards and established training to guarantee that all teaching and learning contributed to children's academic success.
- Confirmed school compliance with all ISSR regulations while upholding policy standards.
- Led school to secure first ever 'outstanding in all areas' inspection report
- Engaged with Cognita central team, obtaining funding to enhance school capacity in response to 60% rise in enrolment figures.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and meetings.
- Encouraged parental involvement in school functions, strengthening community ties.
Head of Sixth Form
Shiplake College
Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
2010.09 - 2013.08
- Strengthened links between sixth form and the lower school ensuring the pupils embarked on the most suitable courses available.
- Diversified the academic offering to ensure all pupils could thrive in their 6th form studies.
- Supported the school in achieving record academic outcomes at Key Stage 5.
- Promoted high expectations of behaviour and work ethic, leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Helped develop new links for Higher Education, including links with European and American Universities.
Housemaster
Shiplake College
Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
2005.09 - 2010.08
- Oversaw the daily running of a boarding house with 50 boys in Years 9-12.
- Cultivated a supportive environment promoting comfort and safety for boys in boarding house.
- Fostered excellent home / school communications.
- Set high expectations of behaviour whilst offering pastoral support as required.
Head of Geography
Shiplake College
Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
2004.01 - 2005.08
- Utilised pupil data to guarantee appropriate stretching targets for all pupils.
- Concentrated on promoting effective practices to guarantee high standards in teaching and learning.
- Increased pupil numbers in both GCSE and A level Geography.
- Achieved record academic outcomes for all pupils.
- Led annual visits to Iceland for Year 10 pupils.
Head of Year
Colfe's School
London
2000.09 - 2003.12
- Oversaw daily pastoral and academic needs for Year 8/9 students.
- Cultivated supportive environment encouraging pupils to seek assistance from tutors and teachers when necessary..
- Facilitated excellent home-school communications ensuring parents remained fully informed of child's progress.
- Supported these year groups during shift from all-boys school to co-educational environment.
Teacher of Geography and Games
Colfe's School
London
1997.09 - 2000.08
- Teacher of Geography to GCSE and A Level.
- Teacher of Games for all year groups.
- Rugby coach for U-13s and U15s. National Success at Rosslyn Park Sevens 1999.
- Cricket Coach for U15s, with two separate tours to South Africa.
Education
Master of Arts - Geography in Education
Institute of Education, University of London
London 2000.09 - 2003.06
PGCE - Secondary Geography
Institute of Education, University of London
London 1996.09 - 1997.07
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Durham University
Durham 1993.09 - 1996.06
Skills
- Leadership in schools
- Constructive feedback
- Certified teacher
- Pedagogical expertise
- School improvement plans
- Continuous professional development initiatives
- Motivational speaking
- Leadership development
Affiliations
- Family
- Travel
- Harlequins Rugby
Timeline
Education Consultant
MTM Consulting
2025.09 - Current
Executive Headteacher, European Leadership Team
North Bridge House Schools, Cognita Ltd
2022.04 - 2025.04
Headteacher
North Bridge House Senior School
2017.09 - 2022.04
Headteacher
Long Close School
2013.09 - 2017.08
Head of Sixth Form
Shiplake College
2010.09 - 2013.08
Housemaster
Shiplake College
2005.09 - 2010.08
Head of Geography
Shiplake College
2004.01 - 2005.08
Head of Year
Colfe's School
2000.09 - 2003.12
Master of Arts - Geography in Education
Institute of Education, University of London
2000.09 - 2003.06
Teacher of Geography and Games
Colfe's School
1997.09 - 2000.08
PGCE - Secondary Geography
Institute of Education, University of London
1996.09 - 1997.07
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Durham University
1993.09 - 1996.06