Gillian Louise McCoy

• Lead a multi-campus School delivering 7,000+ learners annually across FE and HE provision
• Provide leadership to 296+ staff and 13 senior leaders, embedding clear objectives, accountability and a high-performance culture
• Delivered strategic curriculum transformation and business improvement, including:

· Outstanding improvement in staff utilisation (93% to 99%)

· Significant efficiency savings (£98,781) demonstrating value for money

· Achievement improved to Outstanding levels (96%)

• Sustained Outstanding retention (94%), Very Good achievement (91%), and Very Good success rates (85%), reflecting consistent high performance across provision
• Developed and delivered employer-responsive provision with Very Good success rates (96%), strengthening partnerships and securing repeat provision
• Created value through collaboration and enhanced the curriculum pipeline in Health & Childcare provision.Formulated strategic plans for continuous school improvement.
• Provided professional development opportunities for staff, raised teaching quality standards.
• Implemented innovative teaching methods for enhanced learning environment.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff members, facilitated open communication within the team.
• Coordinated extracurricular activities to provide holistic education experience.
• Managed school budgets to ensure efficient use of resources.

• Led a multi-campus School delivering 2000+ learners annually across FE and HE provision
• Provided leadership to 63+ full-time staff and a management team of 5 Deputy Heads, embedding clear objectives, accountability and a high-performance culture
• Improved school performance including Retention-Achievement-Success (RAS) overall (Retention from 92.5% to 96.7%, achievement from 93% to 96%, success from 77% to 80%)
• Across academic years 2021-22 & 2023-24 I met and achieved all Whole College Quality Improvement targets
• Completed a school efficiency review, reducing additional hours spend by £32,531 and part-time spend by £43,023 through implementing changes to class sizes.
• Improved staff utilization and efficiency by 6% (from 93% to 99%) in 2023-24
• Management of a Change Management Project improving learning and teaching across my school through implementing an e-portfolio solution
• Responsible for a Digital Skills for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution (DS4AIR) International Project, working with the lead partner and a cross campus team to successfully deliver the project's intellectual output.
• Provided professional development opportunities for staff, raised teaching quality standards.
• Managed budgets to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Oversaw hiring process, ensured selection of highly qualified staff members.

• Increased efficiency by implementing standard operating procedures for inspections, including leading on the FE Level 3 Evaluation in SERC, Leading on the inspection of CAFRE and annually Tier 4 Education Oversight inspections in International Schools (Belfast & Londonderry).
• Liaised effectively with various stakeholders during multi-faceted, including large scale inspections.
• Led and collaborated with team members to complete large-scale inspection projects across the further education & training sector.

• Managed school budgets to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Led school improvement strategies for higher student achievement.
• Implemented innovative teaching methods for enhanced learning environment.
• Established strong school culture by implementing shared values and expectations.
• Enhanced academic performance with a focus on individualised learning plans.
• Developed rigorous curriculum, improved educational outcomes.
• Fostered positive relationships with parents and community members to enhance school reputation.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff members, facilitated open communication within the team.

• Established strong relationships with over 100 key stakeholders to enhance business growth.
• Improved team efficiency by implementing new strategies for task delegation.
• Led multiple teams across 16 curriculum areas, fostering collaboration and communication to deliver highly effective, industry specific skills training.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards and Awarding Bodies to maintain centre accreditation.
• Liaised regularly with senior management to discuss operational updates and improvements.

• Senior Lecturer with responsibility for admission and enrolments across higher and further education courses.
• Participated actively in faculty meetings and served on committees to help shape educational policies.
• Supported students with tailored advice for successful academic progress.
• Fostered a collaborative learning environment with interactive teaching strategies.
• Pursued ongoing personal development through engaging in a secondment to an Accountancy firm, maintaining cutting-edge subject knowledge.

• Achieved improved student engagement with incorporation of technology into lessons.
• Produced enhanced learning environment through use of multimedia resources.
• Reviewed and updated syllabi for business courses to reflect current trends in the field.
• Established connections with local businesses for guest lectures, providing real-world insights for students.