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
2023.04 - Current
Leading small team of moderators to apply marking standards consistently for A Level Drama & Theatre Component 2: Creating Original Drama
NEA Advisor
AQA
2017.08 - 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
2014.09 - 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
2009.08 - 2014.08
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
2001.09 - 2009.07
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
1999.03 - 2000.08
Provided customer service and sales.
Education
PG Cert - Applied Drama & Theatre Education
Central School of Speech & Drama
London 2002.09 - 2004.08
PGCE - Secondary Drama & English
Bretton Hall College
Leeds 2000.09 - 2001.06
Bachelor of Arts - Drama & English Language
University of Kent
Canterbury 1995.09 - 1998.06
A-Levels - Drama C , English Language A, Sociology C
Greenhead College
Huddersfield 1993.09 - 1995.06
GCSEs - 9 A-C including Maths & English
King James's School
Almondbury, Huddersfield 1991.09 - 1993.06
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
2023.04 - Current
NEA Advisor
AQA
2017.08 - Current
Head of Theatre Arts
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
2014.09 - Current
Curriculum Leader Performing Arts, Music and Media
Blackpool Sixth Form College
2009.08 - 2014.08
PG Cert - Applied Drama & Theatre Education
Central School of Speech & Drama
2002.09 - 2004.08
Subject leader: Drama & Performing Arts
Prior Pursglove College
2001.09 - 2009.07
PGCE - Secondary Drama & English
Bretton Hall College
2000.09 - 2001.06
Personal banking representative
First Direct Bank
1999.03 - 2000.08
Bachelor of Arts - Drama & English Language
University of Kent
1995.09 - 1998.06
A-Levels - Drama C , English Language A, Sociology C
Greenhead College
1993.09 - 1995.06
GCSEs - 9 A-C including Maths & English
King James's School
1991.09 - 1993.06