Janet Dixon
Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne and Wear
Summary
A self-starting, resilient and motivated professional demonstrating strengths in Careers leadership, stakeholder engagement and project management. Adapting to changing educational demands through effective communication and relationship-building. Committed to fostering student growth and career exploration in diverse settings.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Careers Leader
High Tunstall College of Science
Hartlepool, County Durham
09.2021 - Current
- Facilitated comprehensive careers provision for students from year 7 to year 11, enhancing their understanding of future opportunities.
- Collaborated with board of governors to develop comprehensive five-year career strategic plan and annual careers plan.
- Facilitated personal guidance meetings for each student to enhance career readiness and individual development.
- Assisted in organising careers workshops and work experience projects.
Supported Fortis careers taster days and guest speaker events.
Facilitated alumni re-launches to enhance networking opportunities. - Deliver comprehensive careers lessons to year 10 students, fostering understanding of future pathways.
Classroom teacher / 2nd in Maths Department
High Tunstall College of Science
Hartlepool, County Durham
09.2008 - Current
- Began my teaching career leading Business Studies GCSE as a stand-alone teacher, successfully raising the pass rate from 50% to 88%
- Moved onto the Maths Department as a 2nd in Department with a mix of Maths, Business Studies, Statistics
- Overseeing the data analysis as well as supporting the Faculty leader and a team of 12 Maths teachers
Senior HR Manager
Northumbrian Water
City of Durham
06.2007 - 09.2007
- Assisted in implementation of new recruitment process.
- Supported management in handling discipline and grievance cases.
- Provided administrative help during transition phase.
- A temporary position until I enrolled for my teaching degree
HR Operations Manager
Accenture
Newcastle upon Tyne
08.1999 - 03.2007
- HR Project Manager for large outsourcing HR Recruitment project
- Held various HR Operational Management roles
Clerical positions
BT
Newcastle upon Tyne
04.1985 - 08.1999
- Responsible for a variety of clerical roles throughout my career in BT ending in the HR department
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance
RGG Associates
Leeds01-2026
Master of Arts - Education
University of Sunderland
Sunderland01-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne01-1997
A-Levels - Business Studies
Gateshead College
Gateshead01-1987
GCSEs - O Levels
Whickham Comprehensive School
Newcastle upon Tyne01-1982
Skills
- Career guidance
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Positive attitude
- Customer service excellence
- Creative thinking
- Team player
- Professionalism
- Relationship-building
Timeline
Careers Leader
High Tunstall College of Science
09.2021 - Current
Classroom teacher / 2nd in Maths Department
High Tunstall College of Science
09.2008 - Current
Senior HR Manager
Northumbrian Water
06.2007 - 09.2007
HR Operations Manager
Accenture
08.1999 - 03.2007
Clerical positions
BT
04.1985 - 08.1999
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance
RGG Associates
Master of Arts - Education
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
Northumbria University
A-Levels - Business Studies
Gateshead College
GCSEs - O Levels
Whickham Comprehensive School