Gary Joplin
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Strategic people and organisational development leader with 27 years’ experience identifying, developing and retaining talent, building leadership capability and leading complex organisational change. Extensive expertise in talent development, coaching, mentoring, professional learning and building sustainable talent pipelines, supported by a strong track record of using evidence and performance data to identify priorities and measure impact.
Experienced in working with senior leaders, universities, government bodies and external partners to deliver organisation-wide development programmes and strategic improvement. As a senior leader, Specialist Leader of Education, NPQ and ECT facilitator and school-led ITT lead, I have recruited and developed future teachers and leaders, with over a quarter of my current workforce recruited through the ITT programme.
I bring a people-centred, evidence-informed approach to developing high-performing teams and creating cultures where individuals can thrive, grow and perform at their best. I am now seeking to apply this experience to strategic talent, workforce and learning leadership within a broader organisational environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy Headteacher
Archbishop Blanch Church of England High School
Liverpool, Merseyside
2019.09 - Current
- Led strategic curriculum development across Key Stages 3-5.
- Designed and constructed the whole-school timetable for six consecutive years.
- Supported leadership during two successful Outstanding OFSTED inspections.
- Contributed to exceptional outcomes including Attainment 8 score of 57.39and an average Progress 8 score of +0.79.
- Line managed Science, Computing, Performance Faculty and pastoral leaders.
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Led the school's Initial Teacher Training programme in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University.
- Represented the Headteacher on the Local Authority Fair Access Panel.
Assistant Headteacher
Weatherhead High School
Wallasey, Cheshire
2015.09 - 2019.08
- Led whole-school timetable construction.
- Managed internal and external Alternative Provision.
- Directed School Direct teacher training programme.
- Line managed Business, Computing, History and Vocational Curriculum.
Director of Sport/Head of PE/KS PE Coordinator
Ashton on Mersey School
Sale, Trafford
1999.09 - 2015.08
- Led curriculum development across Key Stages 3-5.
- Programme leader for Manchester United FC Post-16 Education.
- Developed partnerships to improve educational outcomes through sport.
- Specialist Leader of Education (SLE).
- Secondary PE Coordinator for SCITT.
- Progressed through successive leadership roles with responsibility for curriculum development, assessment, staff coaching and raising standards in PE.
Football Coach
United Soccer Academy
Morristown, New Jersey (USA)
1998.07 - 1999.08
Coached a variety of ages and ability levels across the state of New Jersey, including:
- Select teams
- High School teams
- Soccer squirts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education and English
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09/1994 - 07/1998
Skills
Talent Identification & Development – Identifying potential and developing talent through structured pathways
Teacher Training & Professional Development – Designing and delivering training that develops capability and performance
Leadership Coaching & Mentoring – Coaching leaders to recognise strengths, address development needs and improve performance
Talent Pipelines & Recruitment – Recruiting, developing and retaining talent to strengthen future workforce capability
Leadership & Management Development – Building leadership capacity through development programmes, coaching and succession pathways
Evidence-Based Improvement – Using data, insight and evaluation to identify priorities and measure impact
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement – Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and external partners to deliver strategic objectives
Organisational Change & Continuous Improvement – Leading complex change while maintaining engagement, accountability and high performance
Affiliations
- Grass Roots football coach
- Fund raiser for Men’s Health Charities
- Exercise and keeping fit
Timeline
Deputy Headteacher
Archbishop Blanch Church of England High School
2019.09 - Current
Assistant Headteacher
Weatherhead High School
2015.09 - 2019.08
Director of Sport/Head of PE/KS PE Coordinator
Ashton on Mersey School
1999.09 - 2015.08
Football Coach
United Soccer Academy
1998.07 - 1999.08
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education and English
Liverpool John Moores University
09/1994 - 07/1998