Astute leader with demonstrated success in motivating staff and optimising operations across a 15 year history of accomplishments in education. Highly-organised, effective communicator, who is resourceful and forward-thinking.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Headteacher
Mount St. Mary's Catholic High School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2022 - Current
Strategic lead on students' attitudes to learning, behaviour and conduct, attendance, enrichment and extra-curricular.
Line managing Year Leaders and their teams to ensure students receive outstanding pastoral care through curriculum and enrichment.
Leading on whole school enrichment and extra-curricular to provide personal development and cultural capital opportunities for all students.
Leading on whole school attendance, writing policies and to ensure staff teams are adhering to the policy and school's attendance is above national average.
Leading on the school's application of Excellence in Pupil Development Award (EPDA) which was externally verified and awarded October 2023.
Planning and delivering whole school events such as parents evenings, school photographs, flu vaccinations, careers events, visits by external partners and local businesses.
Building relationships with external community partners and local businesses
Face to face parent meetings for re-integrations from suspensions, attendance contracts, punctuality, conduct and attitudes to learning.
Collaborated with parents and carers to support and improve student development.
Supported head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
Monitored and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
Maximised student engagement, mentoring staff to implement diversified teaching methods.
High visibility around school and events.
Teach Science to 11-16 year olds.
Assistant Headteacher
Beckfoot Oakbank
Keighley, Bradford
09.2018 - 03.2022
Supporting Deputy Headteacher on Behaviour and Attitudes to Learning
Led on Pupil Premium and Recovery Premium funding. Budgeted how the money was spent across whole school to ensure effective use of funding linked to outcomes.
Whole school timetable design, development and delivery with strategic use of staffing to secure outcomes.
Led on the GCSE Options Process to support breadth and depth of students' curriculum whilst supporting whole school financial planning and timetabling.
Led on Key Stage 3 Teaching and Learning and Nurture curriculum to ensure breadth and depth of curriculum and engagement of students.
Led on whole school assessment of pupil progress to ensure consistency and accuracy of teacher assessed grades and reporting to families.
Performance manage teams of staff
Supported head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment standards.
Forged positive external relationships for improved community integration.
Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
Collaborated with parents and carers to support and improve student development.
Supported school mission and values in daily operations and interactions.
Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
Maximised student engagement, mentoring staff to implement diversified teaching methods.
High visibility around school and events.
Teaching Science to 11 - 16 year olds.
Teaching A level Physics to 16-18 year olds.
Director of Science
Benton Park School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2015 - 08.2018
Responsible for the quality of teaching of secondary Science across the school, the progress students make and their overall attainment at GCSE and A level.
Leading the development and implementation of Science curriculum for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 (11-18) with clear progression in key concepts and skills.
Monitor teaching and learning of Science through various quality assurance procedures and data analysis to identify good practice to share and areas for development.
Quality assuring schemes of work so that they are highly effective to secure great outcomes.
Ensure the high standards of teaching and learning are kept in order to continue to raise standards of attainment and ensure all pupils make excellent progress.
Write reports for senior leaders. Lead and carry out faculty reviews and lesson observations.
Work alongside class teachers to secure high standards of teaching and learning in order to accelerate progress and improve outcomes for all pupils in science.
Lead and develop innovative approaches to intervention with key groups of students
Performance manage members of the Science team.
Be in charge of and effectively manage the department budget.
Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment, modelling outstanding practice.
Ensure high standards of pupil behaviour, in line with the school policy. Be ‘on call’ when necessary.
Carry out lunch and break duties and be a visible presence around school.
Teach Science for 11-16 year olds.
Teach A level Physics for 16-18 year olds.
Assistant Head of Science
Morley Academy
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2009 - 12.2014
Leading on and having overall responsibility for Key Stage 3 Science.
Developed department vision for Key Stage 3 Science.
Support the monitoring of teaching and learning of science through various quality assurance procedures and data analysis to identify good practice to share and areas for development.
Quality assuring schemes of work so that they are highly effective, engaging and can secure great outcomes whilst identifying areas of strength and development.
Ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are kept in order to continue to raise standards of attainment and ensure all pupils make excellent progress.
Work alongside class teachers to secure high standards of teaching and learning in order to accelerate progress and improve outcomes for all pupils in science.
Lead and develop innovative approaches to intervention with key groups
Building relationships with staff, students and families.
Delegated tasks and responsibilities among department staff encouraging team working and mutual support.
Performance manage members of the Science team.
Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment, modelling outstanding practice.
Teach Science for 11 - 16 year olds.
Identified and addressed diverse range of potential barriers to learning for successful student outcomes.
Applied rewards and sanctions for pupils to encourage and reinforce good behaviour.
Teach A level Physics for 16-18 year olds.
Teacher of Science
Morley Academy
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2008 - 08.2009
Tailored lesson content and delivery to encompass updates to Science syllabus and exam criteria.
Planned and delivered inspiring lessons differentiated to meet needs of range of learners.
Drove student engagement by increasing opportunity for students to take part in engaging practical work within wider learning sequence.
Crafted practical learning activities based on national GCSE curriculum.
Prepared AS and A-Level students for AQA Physics examinations.
Utilised variety of innovative teaching and learning strategies to boost student engagement and attainment levels.
Monitored, tracked and reported on academic performance, attending termly parents' evenings to discuss achievements and areas of improvement.
Exercised strong classroom management skills to minimise low-level disruption, maintain discipline and cultivate productive learning environment.
Followed health and safety procedures to keep students safe.
Provided extra resources, support and interventions to help struggling students catch up.
Carried out marking and feedback in line with school policy.
Education
PGCE - Secondary Science
University of Leeds
Leeds
09.2007 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Fire Investigation
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough
09.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science and Forensic Investigation
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough
09.2001 - 08.2004
A-Levels - Biology
Norwich City College
Norwich
09.2000 - 08.2001
GNVQ - Hospitality and Catering
City College Norwich
Norwich
09.1999 - 08.2001
Skills
Strategic planning and development
Strategic educational management
Whole School leadership
Leading by example
Managerial abilities
Building strong positive relationships
Effective communicator
Exceptionally organised
Highly motivated
Adaptive learning
Pastoral care
Assessment and reporting management
Parental engagement and involvement
Behaviour management
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Assistant Headteacher
Mount St. Mary's Catholic High School
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Headteacher
Beckfoot Oakbank
09.2018 - 03.2022
Director of Science
Benton Park School
01.2015 - 08.2018
Assistant Head of Science
Morley Academy
09.2009 - 12.2014
Teacher of Science
Morley Academy
09.2008 - 08.2009
PGCE - Secondary Science
University of Leeds
09.2007 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Fire Investigation
University of Teesside
09.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science and Forensic Investigation
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