David Pierce
Musselburgh,East Lothian
Summary
I am an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience running large and successful departments. I am able to get the best out of both my team and the pupils we educate. I foster a positive environment that encourages learning and exploring mathematics.
As Vicegerent I was able to galvanise and get the very best out of 150 staff and created a wonderfully positive atmosphere at the school following challenging post-covid times.
Creating a brand new mixed junior boarding house has been a hugely satisfying experience and it has given me invaluable pastoral experience .
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Mathematics, House Master
Loretto School
Musselburgh, East Lothian
2003.08 - Current
- 2022/23: Acted as Vicegerent, overseeing all operations of the school.
- 2024: Established a new junior boarding house, integrating boys and girls aged 10-15. This is the first ever mixed house at Loretto.
- Led a team of educators to ensure consistent teaching across a successful department.
- Implemented changes to the mathematical programme, enhancing educational quality.
- Introduced inclusive teaching strategies addressing diverse student learning needs.
- Coached and umpired hockey every year
Head of Mathematics
Kuwait English School
Salmiya, Kuwait
1997.08 - 2003.08
Successfully led largest department in school, achieving consistently excellent pupil outcomes in maths.
Developed and implemented new schemes of work from inception to enhance educational delivery.
Teacher of Mathematics
Newton-le-Willows Community High School
Newton-le-Willows, Cheshire
1994.09 - 1997.08
Supported leadership initiatives as second-in-command within department.
Delivered GCSE and A Level curriculum to improve student performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop tailored lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
- Created a differentiated scheme of work for all courses.
Teacher of Mathematics
St. Chad's School
Runcorn, Cheshire
1989.09 - 1994.08
Teaching curriculum for GCSE and A Level
Education
PGCE - Education (Mathematics)
Manchester University
Manchester 1988.09 - 1989.06
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Statistics)
University of Kent at Canterbury
Canterbury 1985.09 - 1988.06
11 O levels and A Level Maths, Physics & Chemistry -
Heath School
Runcorn, Cheshire 1978.09 - 1985.07
Skills
Expertise in teaching further statistics and experienced in teaching further pure and mechanics
Expertise in teaching all areas of the A level maths course
Hockey coaching
Microsoft Office proficiency
Affiliations
- I still coach and umpire hockey and regularly play badminton and tennis
Accomplishments
I am the only member of staff at my school who receives an annual performance related pay enhancement
Timeline
Head of Mathematics, House Master
Loretto School
2003.08 - Current
Head of Mathematics
Kuwait English School
1997.08 - 2003.08
Teacher of Mathematics
Newton-le-Willows Community High School
1994.09 - 1997.08
Teacher of Mathematics
St. Chad's School
1989.09 - 1994.08
PGCE - Education (Mathematics)
Manchester University
1988.09 - 1989.06
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Statistics)
University of Kent at Canterbury
1985.09 - 1988.06
11 O levels and A Level Maths, Physics & Chemistry -
Heath School
1978.09 - 1985.07