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Work History
Education
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Certification
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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
05.2020 - 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
05.2018 - 05.2020

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
09.2017 - 04.2018

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
05.2017 - 07.2017

Teacher (agency) Maths, English and PHSE.

PRU Teacher

Brown Hill Learning Community
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
10.2016 - 05.2017

Maths and ICT teacher, functional skills.


English Teacher, functional skills.

ACE Project Manager

Stockport Council
Stockport, Greater Manchester
12.2003 - 09.2016

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
09.1994 - 06.1997

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
05.2020 - Current

Alternative Education Manager

Harrop Fold High School
05.2018 - 05.2020

Centre Manager

Music Stuff Education
09.2017 - 04.2018

Alternative Provision Teacher

Cedar Mount High School
05.2017 - 07.2017

PRU Teacher

Brown Hill Learning Community
10.2016 - 05.2017

ACE Project Manager

Stockport Council
12.2003 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Youth and Community work

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.1994 - 06.1997
Guy Withington