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Frank Smith

Education Consultant
Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Depute Head/Head Teacher

North Ayrshire Council
Kilwinning
2020.04 - 2022.12
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Developed extensive networks within community and national agencies to support pupil and family engagement with learning.
  • Responsible for staff management within school.

Primary Teacher

East Ayrshire Council /South Ayrshire Council/ North Ayrshire Council
Stewarton / Ayr / Kilwinning
2010.08 - 2020.04

• To be responsible and accountable for teaching duties in accordance with employer's overall Education objectives.
• To deliver effective teaching services in accordance with the directions of the headteacher or other promoted staff.
• Teaching assigned classes together with associated planning, preparation and correction.
• Assessing, moderating, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.

Cultural Planning Officer

North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire
2006.02 - 2010.06

• Preparation of Service Performance Reports and Improvement Plans.
• Monitoring the effective implementation of above.
• Development of partnerships with external agencies to promote community cultural and economic activity.
• Ongoing evidence collection for HMIe Learning Community and Authority education provision inspections.
• North Ayrshire Education representative at CfE Expressive Arts working group, Scottish Arts Council, National Arts in Education Network.
• Compilation, benchmarking and analysis of statistical information.

Community Schools Development Officer (Culture)

North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire
2004.02 - 2006.02

• Securing funding, planning, management and delivery of Arts in Education program for North Ayrshire schools.
• Development and support of Community Schools initiatives (School Family Clubs, Police in Schools, Health Promoting Schools)
• Development of Out of School Hours Learning opportunities (music workshops, dj workshops, drama groups).
• Representation on national groups (Scottish Schools Ethos Network, Scottish Out Of Schools Learning Network).

Cultural Co-ordinator in Scottish Schools

North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire
2003.02 - 2004.02

Securing funding, planning, management and delivery of Arts in Schools Program to support the curriculum across North Ayrshire.

Drama Outreach Officer

North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire
2001.02 - 2003.02

Securing funding, planning, management and delivery of community drama program.

Director, Commotion Youth Theatre.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Marketing

Paisley College of Technology
Paisley
1985.09 - 1989.06

Post Graduate Diploma - Primary Education

University of The West of Scotland
Ayr
2010.08 - 2011.06

Skills

Supporting Learners

Excellent Communication

Curriculum Development

Timeline

Depute Head/Head Teacher

North Ayrshire Council
2020.04 - 2022.12

Primary Teacher

East Ayrshire Council /South Ayrshire Council/ North Ayrshire Council
2010.08 - 2020.04

Post Graduate Diploma - Primary Education

University of The West of Scotland
2010.08 - 2011.06

Cultural Planning Officer

North Ayrshire Council
2006.02 - 2010.06

Community Schools Development Officer (Culture)

North Ayrshire Council
2004.02 - 2006.02

Cultural Co-ordinator in Scottish Schools

North Ayrshire Council
2003.02 - 2004.02

Drama Outreach Officer

North Ayrshire Council
2001.02 - 2003.02

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Marketing

Paisley College of Technology
1985.09 - 1989.06
Frank SmithEducation Consultant