Elaine A Mannix
Euxton,Lancashire
Summary
Highly organised professional with strong communication and facilitation skills, adept at building positive school culture and ensuring regulatory compliance. Demonstrates a proactive approach and resilience under pressure, consistently nurturing talent to achieve organisational goals. Committed to leveraging expertise in education to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Organised and dependable with experience across a range of contexts. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitudes.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head teacher
Blessed Edward Bamber Trust
Blackpool , Lancashire
09.2022 - Current
- Rapidly aligned school systems to achieve positive outcomes in external inspections and across a range of measures.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and meetings.
- Increased staff morale through recognition programs and positive feedback sessions.
- Modernised instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Organised teacher training workshops to improve teaching methodologies.
- Developed a culture of continuous learning for staff development.
- Aided educational and emotional development in students by creating positive learning environments through the implementation of a trauma informed, relational approach.
Head teacher
Plymouth CAST
Axminster, Devon
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Improved school Ofsted rating from RI to Good through inspiring leadership and innovative curriculum implementation.
- Developed a culture of continuous learning for staff development.
- Boosted school's local standing by rapidly addressing staffing issues and initiating reforms
- Worked across wider trust to: mentor, challenge and support senior leaders, run on line training for trust staff including NPQ behaviour modules,
Central Team Assistant to Director of learning
Plymouth CAST
Ashburton, Devon
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked to achieve alignment of processes across trust schools to support rapid change in line with national standards.
- Participated actively at all levels of leadership :provided useful suggestions that were implemented successfully.
- Lead on specific across trust projects.
- Contributed to audits, training and reviews.
Specialist Teacher
Stanfield Pupil Referral Unit
Exeter, Devon
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Liaised with students, parents and teaching staff to offer holistic support catering to different student needs.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Utilised multimedia resources for effective delivery of lessons, sparking interest among pupils.
Head of School
Plymouth CAST
Newton Abbot, Devon
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Facilitated conflict resolution between students and staff to maintain order and safety.
- Promoted inclusivity in the classroom to instil respect for diversity among students.
- Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful education team.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
Deputy head teacher
Plymouth CAST
Exmouth, Devon
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Created strategic plans aligning with school mission and vision
- Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment standards.
- Evaluated teachers' performance for quality assurance and improvement.
- Coordinated teacher training sessions for professional growth and development.
- Responsible for SEND and pastoral provision across school
Class teacher/ SENCO
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Exmouth, Devon
01.2001 - 08.2012
Extended Schools Coordinator
Marpool Primary School
Exmouth, Devon
09.2005 - 08.2008
- Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion.
- Fostered collaboration among cross-functional teams for project success.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring organisation and efficiency.
- Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders
- Created and coordinated an alternative provision for all fourteen primary schools in the community.
Early Years Lecturer
Stoke on Trent College
Stoke on Trent , Staffordshire
09.1995 - 08.2001
Owner/ Co Director Hampstead Easter School
Self Employed
Hampstead, Greater London
04.1995 - 04.1999
- Worked with local agencies to identify suitable settings.
- Recruited and managed staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
- Addressed operational inefficiencies, implementing actionable improvements to support business growth.
- Developed new business opportunities for increased market reach.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the business.
Class teacher
Harpfield Primary School
Stoke on Trent , Staffordshire
09.1992 - 08.1995
Marketing Manager
Langer Biomechanics
Cheadle , Cheshire
09.1988 - 08.1991
- Managed the programme of assessment to achieve government kitemarks.
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify emerging opportunities and maintain competitive market edge.
Education
National Professional Qualification in Exec Leader - Multi School Leadership Systems and Approaches
Best Practice Network
On line 09.2021 - 07.2023
National Professional Qual. Headship ( NPQH) - Education
National College
National 09.2012 - 10.2014
Masters in Education - Education
Exeter University
Exeter 09.2002 - 10.2007
Post Graducate Certificate - Education
Derby College
Derby 09.1991 - 07.1992
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing
Staffordshire University
Stoke on Trent 09.1987 - 07.1988
Higher National Diploma - Business Studies and Marketing
Norwich City College
Norwich 09.1994 - 07.1996
Skills
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Organised
- School culture building
- Regulatory compliance
- Proactive approach
- Resilience under pressure
- Talent nurturing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head teacher
Blessed Edward Bamber Trust
09.2022 - Current
National Professional Qualification in Exec Leader - Multi School Leadership Systems and Approaches
Best Practice Network
09.2021 - 07.2023
Head teacher
Plymouth CAST
01.2019 - 08.2022
Central Team Assistant to Director of learning
Plymouth CAST
06.2018 - 01.2019
Specialist Teacher
Stanfield Pupil Referral Unit
11.2016 - 08.2017
Head of School
Plymouth CAST
01.2015 - 08.2016
Deputy head teacher
Plymouth CAST
09.2012 - 01.2015
National Professional Qual. Headship ( NPQH) - Education
National College
09.2012 - 10.2014
Extended Schools Coordinator
Marpool Primary School
09.2005 - 08.2008
Masters in Education - Education
Exeter University
09.2002 - 10.2007
Class teacher/ SENCO
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
01.2001 - 08.2012
Early Years Lecturer
Stoke on Trent College
09.1995 - 08.2001
Owner/ Co Director Hampstead Easter School
Self Employed
04.1995 - 04.1999
Higher National Diploma - Business Studies and Marketing
Norwich City College
09.1994 - 07.1996
Class teacher
Harpfield Primary School
09.1992 - 08.1995
Post Graducate Certificate - Education
Derby College
09.1991 - 07.1992
Marketing Manager
Langer Biomechanics
09.1988 - 08.1991
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing
Staffordshire University
09.1987 - 07.1988
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