David B Moore MA
Barnet,UK
Summary
Seasoned educational leader focused on enhancing academic programmes and student success. Drive curriculum development and foster collaborative teaching environments, leveraging strategic planning and innovative solutions. Cultivate strong relationships with staff and stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and academic excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Faculty Social Sciences/ Head of year 12/ History Teacher
St Mary's Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross, UK
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Leading the social sciences faculty, teaching sociology and psychology KS5, teaching history KS3 & 4. Head of year 12 overseeing pastoral program that also involves 6th formers leading school events helping and mentoring students in KS3. Delivering sessions to help 6th formers develop academic CV and make robust applications to aspirational universities. Director of Model United Nations, open to KS3,4,5
- Managed department budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Elevated faculty performance standards by implementing comprehensive professional development programmes.
- Supported senior leadership team in strategic planning; positioning school at forefront of education sector.
- Spearheaded a faculty mentoring programme for streamlined induction of new staff members.
- Endorsed use of data-driven decision-making processes; optimising success rates across various courses.
Expert Public Examiner
Pearsons Edexcel
London, UK
01.2006 - 01.2026
- Expert examiner for GCSE and A' Level history for Edexcel, OCR and AQA exam boards; Moderating and marking hundreds of hard copies, online scripts to tight deadlines; Moderating and marking coursework to tight deadlines and ensuring that all requisite teacher, student, and paperwork has been included and completed correctly; Producing summative reports for exam board
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all examination materials, upholding integrity of process.
- Contributed to curriculum development through input based on exam performances.
- Achieved accurate grade allocation for each candidate's work using a thorough marking scheme.
- Upheld academic integrity by adhering strictly to examination regulations and guidelines.
Teacher of History/ IB Theory of Knowledge/ Directory of NLCS Model United Nations/ Assistant Boarding Master
North London Collegiate School Jeju
Jeju, South Korea
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Teaching years 12-13 International Baccalaureate theory of knowledge; teacher of history KS3 to 4; assistant boarding master; Organised and led 5 members of staff with 160 students to train and attend local and international model united nations conferences. On site assistant boarding master ensuring adherence to daily routine in stimulating and safe boarding environment. Form teacher for sixth form, leading assemblies, processing pastoral program and helping students with university applications.
Head of Sociology/ Teacher of History
Doha College, Al Wajba Campus
Doha, Qatar
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Managed and led a staff in the delivery of sociology to 16-to-18-year-olds; Ordered and published materials to assist delivery of lessons and subject content inside and outside lessons; Monitored marking and assessment; Led appraisals of sociology staff; Led initiatives to coordinate with lecturers from around the world; Wrote Schemes of Learning for Key Stages 3-5; Recruit students to take GCE A' Level sociology; Analysed exam results; Managed sociology budget; Delivered teaching of history curriculum from KS3-4; Updated schemes of learning to include new units on Qatar history; Arranged trips to local museums and delivered assemblies for the department
- Employed innovative teaching methods to facilitate interest in sociology.
- Engaged students in critical thinking for deeper understanding of social structures.
- Collaborated with parents during parent-teacher meetings for better understanding of student progress.
- Utilised multimedia resources, enhancing student comprehension of complex topics.
- Conducted research alongside teaching duties, contributing to personal academic development.
Director
Doha College Model United Nations
Doha, Qatar
11.2017 - 06.2023
- Led and coordinated model united Nations club with members across the faculties; Set up and organised two student led conferences per academic year. Manage budget 160,000 QAR.; Organised students to attend other conferences held by schools around Qatar; Met with dignitaries such as ambassadors and journalists to speak at our school conferences Arranged student delegations to attend United Nations New York with and meet with Amina Mohammed deputy secretary general of the United Nations; Communicated on a weekly basis via assemblies and our website up and coming events Managed and lead of 3 staff and student executive of 11
- Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
- Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
Head of Humanities Faculty
Chace Community School
Enfield, UK
01.1999 - 01.2017
- Leading and supporting humanities team of 18 members of staff and 2 support staff; Drafting and enacting humanities improvement plan based on results and wider school improvement objectives and departmental exam analysis; Coordinating appraisals within the faculty and developing training, support and development program based on their findings; Coordinating, leading, and delivering humanities and departmental assemblies to whole school Identifying gaps in performance of students and teachers and developing strategies for targeted intervention Monitoring marking, teaching and behaviour management within the faculty and ensuring that marking is consistent with the school policy; Overseeing and managing sanctions and rewards within the faculty, ensuring that faculty policies are consistent with school policies and that parents are kept up to date with the academic and behavioural progress of their children; Planning and timetabling annual cover for subject and room allocation; Overseeing cover supervision in the event of staff absence; Leading faculty meetings and writing regular reports to senior leadership team; Meeting regularly with line manager to update on issues relating to predictions, student progress, behavioural and social issues affecting the faculty; Working with Bursar to manage faculty and departmental annual budgets. Organising bids to purchase extra resources to facilitate learning for all students; Working and developing strategies with the special educational needs team; ensuring all students' needs are catered for in lessons and allowing them comprehensive access to the National Curriculum; Identifying opportunities for cross-curricular links with other faculties and feeder schools; Recruiting students to GCSE and A' Level humanities subjects and using allocated parents' evenings to promote the school and the humanities faculty; Leading staff in preparation for Ofsted inspections
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Humanities Teacher
Chace Community School
London, Enfield
01.1999 - 01.2017
- Teacher of history, geography, sociology, religious education and politics across the key stages up to A level, GCSE and IGCSE; Ensured work is regularly marked and that lessons are engaging. Stretching the most able students and ensuring those with special needs are given provision to access the lesson; Work with and deploy teaching assistants to help students in the classroom and assist in managing the lesson; Monitor and record progress of students and communicate findings to students, parents, and heads of department; Assisted heads of department in drafting of schemes of learning
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Head of History
Chace Community School
London , Enfield
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed and led a team of 7 staff in the delivery of History to 11- to 18-year-olds; Monitored marking and assessment Led moderation of coursework and assessment; Wrote schemes of learning for key stages 3-5; Recruit students to take GCSE and A' Level history; Analysed exam results; Managed history budget
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form & Skills Coordinator
Chace Community School
London, Enfield
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Led and coordinated a program of life and work skills lessons (Key Skills); I designed schemes of lessons that taught students how to research, conduct debates, write reports, deliver public presentations and to write formally; correspondence. Qualification was used to help gain university entrance; Deputised and assisted head of sixth form with exam and university application; Chaired year group meetings; Organised overseas and residential trips and school visitors
- Promoted high expectations of behaviour using consistent disciplinary methods.
- Implemented new strategies to increase student retention rates.
- Streamlined administrative processes, resulting in increased efficiency at work.
- Established strong relationships with parents and external agencies for better student support services.
- Advocated strong student-teacher relationships to foster a positive learning environment.
Head of House
Chace Community School
London, Enfield
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Led staff and over three hundred students in team-based competitions across the school; Organised extra-curricular events to motivate students in sports, cooking, chess, and regular quizzes; Behaviour and academic progress were also monitored and used by house captains to encourage esprit de corp towards the school and fostering positive relations with peers and teachers alike
Education
Master of Research - Byzantine History
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 12.2021 -
MA, PDip - History & Historiography
Greenwich University
London 09.1995 - 11.1996
PGCE - Secondary History & ICT
University of Wales Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion 09.1998 - 08.1999
NPQSL - leading change, whole school management, closing achievement gaps
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 10.2013 - 06.2015
BA Hons Degree - Social Sciences (History, Sociology, International relations)
Westminster University
London 09.1990 - 08.1993
Diploma - Ancient Greek
King's College London
London 06/undefined - 07.2020
Diploma - Patristic Greek
Trinity University, Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 06.2021 - 08.2021
Theory of Knowledge Category 2 - Theory of Knowledge
International Baccalaureate
Singapore 10.2023 - 12.2023
Skills
- Software proficiency: Google Educator; CPOMS; Jamf Educator; 4Matrix; Raise Online; Excel; PowerPoint; Word; Pages (Macintosh); Promethean Active-Inspire interactive whiteboard; IPEVO (interactive white board camera); Show My Homework; Progresso; CMIS; Edexcel's Results plus; Google Chrome; Safari and Photoshop; Google forms; Google Docs; Firefly; SIMS Other: Epi-pen; Full clean UK driving license; RYA Day-Skipper coastal license; PADI rescue diver; First aid (full course) Motorcycle license; Model United Nations Director Best Delegate Level 1, 2, 3; Harvard online course in rhetoric and public speaking; tournament chess
- Faculty management
- Student-Centric approach
- Educational policy understanding
- Examination board liaison
- Resource budgeting
- Visionary thinking
- Knowledge of subject specialism
- Pedagogical expertise
- Ofsted inspection familiarity
- Monitoring teaching quality
References
- Lars, Fox, Principal, principal@stmarysgx.co.uk, +44 (0)1753 883370, St Mary’s School, Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK
- Henry, Wiggins, Principal, principal@nlcsjeju.kr, +82647938741, North London Collegiate School, Jeju, 33 Global Edu Ro 145 Beon gil, Dajeongeup, Seogwipo-si, Republic of Korea, 63644
- Jerome, Scafe, Senior Vice Principal, jscafe@dohacollege.com, +974 4407 6777, Doha College, Al Niser Street, Doha, Qatar
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Scuba Diving
- Sailing
- Chess
- Photography
Languages
Greek
Beginner
French
Beginner
German
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Faculty Social Sciences/ Head of year 12/ History Teacher
St Mary's Gerrards Cross
01.2025 - 01.2026
Theory of Knowledge Category 2 - Theory of Knowledge
International Baccalaureate
10.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher of History/ IB Theory of Knowledge/ Directory of NLCS Model United Nations/ Assistant Boarding Master
North London Collegiate School Jeju
01.2023 - 01.2025
Master of Research - Byzantine History
University of Edinburgh
12.2021 -
Diploma - Patristic Greek
Trinity University, Dublin
06.2021 - 08.2021
Director
Doha College Model United Nations
11.2017 - 06.2023
Head of Sociology/ Teacher of History
Doha College, Al Wajba Campus
01.2017 - 01.2023
NPQSL - leading change, whole school management, closing achievement gaps
Anglia Ruskin University
10.2013 - 06.2015
Expert Public Examiner
Pearsons Edexcel
01.2006 - 01.2026
Head of History
Chace Community School
01.2006 - 01.2010
Assistant Head of Sixth Form & Skills Coordinator
Chace Community School
01.2002 - 01.2006
Head of House
Chace Community School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Head of Humanities Faculty
Chace Community School
01.1999 - 01.2017
Humanities Teacher
Chace Community School
01.1999 - 01.2017
PGCE - Secondary History & ICT
University of Wales Aberystwyth
09.1998 - 08.1999
MA, PDip - History & Historiography
Greenwich University
09.1995 - 11.1996
BA Hons Degree - Social Sciences (History, Sociology, International relations)
Westminster University
09.1990 - 08.1993
Diploma - Ancient Greek
King's College London
06/undefined - 07.2020