Jason Millington
Newport,Shropshire
Summary
Visionary leader with a collaborative mindset seeks to inspire and elevate educational standards in Head of School role. Demonstrates strong strategic planning and team-building skills, combined with deep understanding of curriculum development and student engagement. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that drives academic excellence and holistic growth.
Inspirational Head of School with a talent for transforming academic environments. Spearheaded initiatives that boosted student achievement and staff morale. Known for fostering collaborative cultures and driving educational excellence.
Experienced educational leader with a focus on fostering academic excellence and holistic student development. Drive strategic initiatives and build collaborative environments to enhance teaching standards and student engagement. Utilise a strong background in curriculum innovation and staff development to achieve outstanding educational outcomes.
Offering strong organisational and communication abilities, with a background in supporting educational environments. Knowledgeable about scheduling, record-keeping, and handling inquiries with professionalism. Ready to use and develop skills in administration, coordination, and team collaboration in all roles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of School
Buildwas Academy
Buildwas, Shropshire
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw school operations, acted as Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Oversaw creation/updating of provision maps
- Ensured compliance with SEN Code of Practice regulations
- Coordinated SEN support guaranteeing broad curriculum accessibility for registered children
- Play a key role in shaping the school's strategic direction
- Established a strong school culture by implementing shared values and expectations.
- Led school improvement strategies for higher student achievement.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents/community members to enhance the school's reputation.
- Developed rigorous curriculum with the view of improving educational outcomes for all children
- Streamlined staff workload through the implementation of schemes of work
- Implemented innovative teaching methods for enhanced learning environments.
- Improved student behaviour by enforcing positive behaviour strategies
- Promoted inclusivity in the classroom to instil respect for diversity among students.
- Oversaw the recruitment process, ensured selection of highly qualified staff members.
- Enhanced mental health awareness among staff and students
- Established a strong school culture by implementing shared values and expectations.
- Reversed three-year decline by attaining best outcomes for core subjects - 100% (Reading), 71% (Writing), 71% Mathematics
Deputy Headteacher
Windmill Primary School
Brookside, Telford, Shropshire
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented aschool inclusion team.
- Sourced and implemented intervention systems to support mental health and special needs for children in school
- Worked with teaching staff to plan, support and provide support to special needs children, ensuring that SEN children are accessing a broad and balanced curriculum offer
- Maintained the SEN register
- Held staff accountable for the progress of SEN children
- Improved school attendance by implementing new record-keeping procedures.
- Updated attendance records accurately, ensuring data integrity.
- Monitored student absences for early intervention strategies.
- Streamlined communication with parents regarding students' attendance issues.
- Conducted home visits
- Coordinated well-planned, safe journeys for students in my role as Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
Windmill Primary School
Brookside, Telford, Shropshire
01.2010 - 04.2018
- Deputy Headteacher, including responsibilities such as Assessment Lead, Curriculum Lead, Music Coordinator, Visits and Journeys and Health and Safety Lead.
- Enhanced school reputation by implementing effective teaching strategies.
- Developed curriculum for improved student performance.
- Led transition from government assessment levels to custom school systems
- Interpreted academic performance data for teacher insights
- Developed music curriculum in collaboration with teaching staff
- Ensured compliance with government and local authority regulations by conducting regular audits.
- Coordinated well-planned, safe journeys for students in my role as Deputy Headteacher
Management Two (pre-TLR)
Brookside Primary School
Brookside, Telford, Shropshire
01.2002 - 09.2006
- Contributed to strategic decision-making in senior school management
- Taught Year 1 to Year 6 in multiple year groups
- Coordinated music programmes for the management team
- Led ICT programmes supporting effective teaching and learning across entire school
Music Coordinator
Woodside Junior School
Woodside, Telford, Shropshire
04.1998 - 12.2001
- Taught Year 1 to Year 6 in multiple year groups
- Coordinated music programmes for the management team
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Year 5 Class teacher - temporary post
Ketley Town Junior School
Ketley, Telford, Shropshire
09.1997 - 12.1997
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
Education
Post Graduate degree in Special Educational Needs - Special Needs
Bath Spa University
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset 09.2019 - 07.2020
BA (HONS) in Music with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Music
University College of Ripon and York St. John
York 09.1993 - 07.1997
A Level Music Grade C - undefined
New College, Telford
09.1990 - 07.1993
A Level English Literature Grade D - undefined
New College, Telford
09.1990 - 07.1993
GCSEs - Mathematics, Law, Media Studies
New College
09.1989 - 07.1990
GCSEs - English (Lanaguage and Literature), Modern History,
Phoenix School, Telford
09.1987 - 07.1989
Skills
- Empathy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Behaviour management/support
- Nurture
- Excellent working relationships with adults
- Performance management
- Time management
- Ability to manage own workload
- Strategic leadership
- Budget management
- Staff training
- Safeguarding policies knowledge/child protection procedures
- Special education expertise
- Staff recruitment and selection
- Excellent oral communication
- Strong written communication
- Data analysis proficiency
- Pedagogical Strategies - Adaptive Teaching
- Parent engagement strategies
- Curriculum coordination
- Bromcom proficiency
- CPOMS proficiency
- Time management precision
- Admissions policy understanding
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Reading
- Technology
- Walking
- A good sense of humour
Certification
Gaining my NASENCo award was a major milestone for me. Not only did it upskill me with the latest thinking around SEN but ignited a fire in me to develop staff knowledge and understanding in giving SEN children the best support possible.
Timeline
Head of School
Buildwas Academy
01.2023 - Current
Post Graduate degree in Special Educational Needs - Special Needs
Bath Spa University
09.2019 - 07.2020
Deputy Headteacher
Windmill Primary School
04.2017 - 12.2022
Deputy Headteacher
Windmill Primary School
01.2010 - 04.2018
Management Two (pre-TLR)
Brookside Primary School
01.2002 - 09.2006
Music Coordinator
Woodside Junior School
04.1998 - 12.2001
Year 5 Class teacher - temporary post
Ketley Town Junior School
09.1997 - 12.1997
BA (HONS) in Music with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Music
University College of Ripon and York St. John
09.1993 - 07.1997
A Level Music Grade C - undefined
New College, Telford
09.1990 - 07.1993
A Level English Literature Grade D - undefined
New College, Telford
09.1990 - 07.1993
GCSEs - Mathematics, Law, Media Studies
New College
09.1989 - 07.1990
GCSEs - English (Lanaguage and Literature), Modern History,
Phoenix School, Telford
09.1987 - 07.1989
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