Guy Withington
Bury,Greater Manchester
Summary
With 37 years of experience in various educational settings, a seasoned professional excels in developing positive relationships, inspiring motivation, and creating alternative education solutions. Demonstrates resilience and integrity while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth. Committed to leveraging extensive expertise to drive educational innovation and success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Alternative Provision Manager
St. Anne's Academy
Middleton , Greater Manchester
2020.05 - Current
'To lead and manage the alternative provision centre to ensure that the most vulnerable students benefit from appropriate and bespoke provision for their learning, progress and welfare.'
I have developed an isolated provision that is now integral to the whole school, that has systems, quality teaching and learning where student make significant progress.
I create positive relationships with staff, young people, parents/ carers, agencies and the surrounding community.
Collate, monitor, evaluate and report on data that contributes to progress both academically as well as socially and emotionally.
62% of students improve their attendance.
85% reduce their fixed term exclusions.
100% of improve their class charts balance
Alternative Education Manager
Harrop Fold High School
Salford, Greater Manchester
2018.05 - 2020.05
To create alternative provision within a mainstream setting ranging from 1 to 1 and small group work to school wide staff training.
Work with the most vulnerable students at risk of permanent exclusion to contribute to the inclusive environment at school.
Work alongside the special educational needs department supporting those students who struggle with behavioural issues.
Centre Manager
Music Stuff Education
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2017.09 - 2018.04
Manage the north centre alternative provision:
- Managing the buildings and contents
- Managing centre staff and incoming teaching staff
- Data including attendance and progression
- Meetings with parents/ carers, agencies, Manchester PRU and the community.
- Day to day provision including lunches, registers, visitors, local businesses.
- Contribute to staff meetings and training.
Alternative Provision Teacher
Cedar Mount High School
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2017.05 - 2017.07
Teacher (agency) Maths, English and PHSE.
PRU Teacher
Brown Hill Learning Community
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
2016.10 - 2017.05
Maths and ICT teacher, functional skills.
English Teacher, functional skills.
ACE Project Manager
Stockport Council
Stockport, Greater Manchester
2003.12 - 2016.09
Centre manager of ACE : Alternative Curriculum Experience.
Working with the most vulnerable year 11 students in Stockport who have been through all other forms of education.
Managing a team of staff to provide a full curriculum of academic and social emotional learning.
Collate, monitor, evaluate and report on data that contributes to the progress of all students.
Manager a centre including the building, contents and upkeep.
Lead on restorative practices within the service and authority.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Youth and Community work
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 1994.09 - 1997.06
Skills
- Developing positive relationships
- Inspiring motivation
- Creating and developing alternative education within different settings
- Resilience and integrity
- 37 years of experience in different forms of education
Affiliations
- I am a trail and ultra runner but also a voluntary run leader helping other develop and enjoy trail running.
- I am part of various running groups including The Sunnywood project, Radcliffe Athletics club, Clarence runners and The Bury Banana Boys.
- I play masters basketball at MBA 40 and I am an ex coach of Lancashire girls basketball team.
- I still occasionally play squash and was previously Bury Junior squash head coach.
Accomplishments
In the last 2 years I have completed two significant Ultra races, The LAP and The Pennine Barrier each approximately 50 miles long with over 8000ft of ascent.
Certification
Child and mental health training
Timeline
Alternative Provision Manager
St. Anne's Academy
2020.05 - Current
Alternative Education Manager
Harrop Fold High School
2018.05 - 2020.05
Centre Manager
Music Stuff Education
2017.09 - 2018.04
Alternative Provision Teacher
Cedar Mount High School
2017.05 - 2017.07
PRU Teacher
Brown Hill Learning Community
2016.10 - 2017.05
ACE Project Manager
Stockport Council
2003.12 - 2016.09
Bachelor of Arts - Youth and Community work
Manchester Metropolitan University
1994.09 - 1997.06