David Bennett

Accomplished professional with expertise in senior and executive leadership, After leaving the police service, now has almost 30 years of experience in education; Senior or Executive Lead since 2004. Has helped significantly improved outcomes in all settings and enhanced the life chances for all regardless of context.

Skill set encompasses change management, team building and organisational improvement. Focused on identifying problems and implementing solutions to them.

Specialised in evaluation, quality assurance, risk management and planning. Demonstrates proficiency in budget setting, site and asset management and HR. Adept at marketing and admissions strategies, with a comprehensive understanding of teaching and learning methodologies. Skilled in curriculum design and timetabling, assessment and reporting processes, as well as safeguarding and pastoral care. Committed to fostering inclusion through SEND and EAL initiatives.

• Henrietta Jordan, Schools' Director,

henrietta@melroseeducation.com

• Clare Willerton, Chief Education Officer,

clare.willerton@voyage-education.org

• James Wright, Chair of Trustees,

jwright@kingstoneacademy.co.uk

• Duncan Giles, Former Principal, BIC,

dgiles@kensingtonschoolbcn.com

2/2020 - 10/2020 Renovating home in Mallorca prior to return to UK (delayed by COVID 19 lockdowns).

4/2015 - 7/2015 Between Contracts. Did some part time work for AQA as A Level Examiner and GCSE moderator.

9/2012 - 4/2014 Career Break. Primary carer for infant daughter.

1/1995 - 8/1995 travelling prior to starting Post Grad course.

9/1988 - 8/1989 Gap year travel before University.