Graham Hamlyn
Halifax,West Yorkshire
Summary
I have 26 years’ experience in post‑16 education, including 17 years as a Curriculum Manager and Head of Department, I bring extensive leadership expertise and a proven record of outstanding results and achievement. I have successfully managed teams of teachers to oversee curriculum planning, assessment, data monitoring, and appraisal processes, and I am consistently able to deliver strong outcomes. My career spans three post‑16 institutions, two of which achieved Ofsted Outstanding status during my tenure. I am committed to raising achievement, enhancing teaching and learning, and fostering positive, high‑performing departmental cultures that support both staff and student success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Team Leader Moderator - 7262/C
AQA
04.2023 - Current
Leading small team of moderators to apply marking standards consistently for A Level Drama & Theatre Component 2: Creating Original Drama
NEA Advisor
AQA
08.2017 - Current
Providing advice and guidance to centres delivering all aspects of NEA for A Level Drama & Theatre and granting approval for play combinations for 7262/X Making Theatre.
Head of Theatre Arts
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2014 - Current
Leading and managing the delivery of A Levels and BTECs in Drama, Performing Arts and Musical Theatre.
Curriculum Leader Performing Arts, Music and Media
Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool, Lancashire
08.2009 - 08.2014
Directed A Level Drama & Theatre, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre and LAMDA qualifications and served as the acting Head of Faculty.
Subject leader: Drama & Performing Arts
Prior Pursglove College
Guisborough, North Yorkshire
09.2001 - 07.2009
Led teaching and assessment for A Level Drama & Theatre and BTEC Performing Arts, ensuring high standards of student engagement and achievement
Personal banking representative
First Direct Bank
Leeds, West Yorkshire
03.1999 - 08.2000
Provided customer service and sales.
Education
PG Cert - Applied Drama & Theatre Education
Central School of Speech & Drama
London 09.2002 - 08.2004
PGCE - Secondary Drama & English
Bretton Hall College
Leeds 09.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Drama & English Language
University of Kent
Canterbury 09.1995 - 06.1998
A-Levels - Drama C , English Language A, Sociology C
Greenhead College
Huddersfield 09.1993 - 06.1995
GCSEs - 9 A-C including Maths & English
King James's School
Almondbury, Huddersfield 09.1991 - 06.1993
Skills
- Leadership & People Management
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Management & Appraisal
- Data Analysis & Monitoring
- Quality Assurance & Standards Improvement
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making
- Change Management
- Project & Operational Management
- Adaptability & Professional Resilience
Timeline
Team Leader Moderator - 7262/C
AQA
04.2023 - Current
NEA Advisor
AQA
08.2017 - Current
Head of Theatre Arts
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
09.2014 - Current
Curriculum Leader Performing Arts, Music and Media
Blackpool Sixth Form College
08.2009 - 08.2014
PG Cert - Applied Drama & Theatre Education
Central School of Speech & Drama
09.2002 - 08.2004
Subject leader: Drama & Performing Arts
Prior Pursglove College
09.2001 - 07.2009
PGCE - Secondary Drama & English
Bretton Hall College
09.2000 - 06.2001
Personal banking representative
First Direct Bank
03.1999 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Drama & English Language
University of Kent
09.1995 - 06.1998
A-Levels - Drama C , English Language A, Sociology C
Greenhead College
09.1993 - 06.1995
GCSEs - 9 A-C including Maths & English
King James's School
09.1991 - 06.1993