George Salmond
North Berwick,East Lothian
Summary
Inspiring Headteacher, with eight years of experience in the role, dedicated to providing a world class education for pupils by creating a culture of enjoyment and thirst for learning both in and out of the classroom. Using outstanding communication, planning and organisational abilities to motivate high-performing teams of staff and to engage positively with parents and the community.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of the Junior School
George Watson's College
Edinburgh
02.2016 - Current
- A visible presence in school on a daily basis - to pupils, parents and staff;
- Adept at building trusting and collaborative relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the community and to ensure the very best of experiences for all;
- Took a lead role in increasing the school roll during difficult financial times and the pandemic;
- Ensured that excellent online learning and teaching took place during the COVID-19 lockdowns, ever mindful of pupil and staff wellbeing;
- Created leadership and structures to support pupil health and wellbeing (including mental health) ;
- As 'Design Champion' worked with other professionals to design and deliver on significant building work providing two large, state of the art extensions;
- Dynamic Headteacher, passionate about the role of education in shaping pupils' minds and nurturing a life-long love of learning;
- Committed to continuously researching and integrating current best-practice pedagogical techniques to reach pupils with diverse learning styles;
- Led a focus group successfully to identify and redefine our values, these being at the core of all that we do;
- Introduced data tracking systems to improve pupils' learning and attainment and to support the staff's teaching;
- Continually model behaviours that ensure our school is a vibrant, fun and safe place to learn and to work.
Deputy Headteacher
George Watson's College
Edinburgh
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Upper Primary (550 pupils, 40 staff);
- Oversaw the pastoral care and wellbeing for pupils;
- Built excellent relationships with pupils, parents and staff;
- Ensured that the learning and teaching was planned, evaluated and delivered to the highest standard;
- Planned the four residential trips during the school year;
- Liaised closely with colleagues to enable a very smooth transition for pupils (and for their parents/ carers) from Junior School to Senior School.
Year Group Leader (Primary 7)
George Watson's College
Edinburgh
08.2000 - 12.2005
- Led at team of six teachers and 162 pupils;
- Responsible for the annual, termly and weekly plans for the team;
- Observed and supported colleagues on my one-day a week release from my own class;
- Attended middle leadership meetings to liaise with the Senior Leadership Team and share observations and ideas;
- Communicated with parents in the year group about upcoming events and other pertinent issues.
Class Teacher
George Watson's College
Edinburgh
08.1995 - 07.2000
- Encouraged a love of learning in pupils of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences;
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences;
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments;
- Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback from the School leadership team.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
09.1990 - 06.1994
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - 5 Highers
04.1986 - 05.1987
Skills
- Excellent communication - verbal, written and listening;
- Relationship builder;
- Enthusiasm for learning and teaching;
- Values driven;
- Positive and pragmatic;
- High standards;
- Sense of humour
Accomplishments
- 146 International Caps (104 as Captain) for the Scotland Cricket XI;
- Captained the team at the 1998 Commonwealth Games (Kuala Lumpur) and the 1999 World Cup (United Kingdom);
- Toured: Namibia, South Africa, UAE, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Zimbabwe;
- Currently the Chair of Selectors for the Scotland Men's Team;
- Cricket commentating experience with SKY Sports;
- 10 years' experience as a Category 1 Football Referee, including refereeing the 2016 Petrofac Cup Final at Hampden Park;
- 52 Marathons completed (so far) having raised over £25 000 for charitable causes.
Timeline
Head of the Junior School - George Watson's College
02.2016 - Current
Deputy Headteacher - George Watson's College
01.2006 - 01.2016
Year Group Leader (Primary 7) - George Watson's College
08.2000 - 12.2005
Class Teacher - George Watson's College
08.1995 - 07.2000
Northern College - Bachelor of Education, Education
09.1990 - 06.1994
Arbroath High School - Scottish Qualifications Certificate, 5 Highers
04.1986 - 05.1987
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