Christopher Courtney
Aylesford,Kent
Summary
Experienced in school policy implementation and staff appraisal techniques, with a strong background in Ofsted inspection familiarity and student discipline management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in pupil data analysis, team leadership, and stakeholder communication. Adept at implementing initiatives and safeguarding procedures with meticulous attention to detail. Committed to fostering a safe and productive learning environment while continuously striving for educational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Vice Principal
Mascalls Academy
Paddock Wood, Kent
2023.01 - Current
- Implemented progressive discipline policy, reduced behaviour issues significantly.
- Collaborated with staff, parents, and students to foster a positive learning environment.
- Ensured smooth operation of school administration with effective leadership and management.
- Monitored teacher performance regularly, ensured high-quality instruction in classrooms..
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
Assistant principal
Bexleyheath Academy
Bexleyheath , Kent
2019.09 - 2022.12
- Spearheaded community outreach programs, building strong relationships with local organisations.
- Implemented successful pupil behaviour management initiatives.
- Conducted performance appraisals for staff members, leading to increased productivity.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Head of Business, Economics and Computing
Beacon Academy
Crowborough, East Sussex
2014.09 - 2019.08
- Ran department of mostly non-specialists creating resources which all staff could use and adapt for their classes
- Vocational Co-Ordinator the school, liaising with moderators and exam boards
- Careers Lead
- E-Safety Lead
Teacher of Business and ICT
Woodcote High School
Coulsdon, Croydon
2012.09 - 2014.08
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Assistant Head of House
- Lead teacher in Business
Head of Business
Bennett Memorial School
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2008.09 - 2012.08
- Head of Department
- Teacher of Maths and ICT
Teacher of Business and Economics
Maidstone Girls Grammar School
Maidstone, Kent
2008.06 - 2008.08
- Teacher of Business and Economics at KS5
- Teacher of Maths at KS3
Education
NPQH - Education
Ambition
Online 2020.07 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Education - Business with Mathematics
Stranmillis University, Queens
Belfast 2003.10 - 2008.06
A-Levels - Maths
Brownlow College
Craigavon 2001.09 - 2003.08
AVCE - Business
Brownlow College
Craigavon 2001.09 - 2003.08
Skills
- Staff appraisal techniques
- School policy implementation
- Ofsted inspection familiarity
- Student discipline management
- Pupil data analysis
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Implementation of initiatives
- Stakeholder communication
- Safeguarding procedures
Timeline
Vice Principal
Mascalls Academy
2023.01 - Current
NPQH - Education
Ambition
2020.07 - 2022.01
Assistant principal
Bexleyheath Academy
2019.09 - 2022.12
Head of Business, Economics and Computing
Beacon Academy
2014.09 - 2019.08
Teacher of Business and ICT
Woodcote High School
2012.09 - 2014.08
Head of Business
Bennett Memorial School
2008.09 - 2012.08
Teacher of Business and Economics
Maidstone Girls Grammar School
2008.06 - 2008.08
Bachelor of Education - Business with Mathematics
Stranmillis University, Queens
2003.10 - 2008.06
A-Levels - Maths
Brownlow College
2001.09 - 2003.08
AVCE - Business
Brownlow College
2001.09 - 2003.08