JATINDER MAHIL
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
A professional and committed individual with a vast range of experience within state education, skilled in maintaining effective networks with all stakeholders. Self-motivated, demonstrating dynamic leadership to drive and innovate educational strategic goals to motivate positive outcomes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to develop positive and sustainable relationships with individuals (young and old). Computer literate with an eye for detail, capable of accurate data analysis and processing of information to inform decision making. Highly organised and adaptable to effective working practices. Demonstrates initiative and an ability to adapt easily to new systems and methods and display an eagerness when presented with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HEADTEACHER
BRIDGE JUNIOR SCHOOL
LEICESTER
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Successfully managed all requirements to keep all pupils and staff safe during and after the COVID pandemic (having only been at the school for 10 weeks)
- Steered significant changes required within the organisation
- Maintained strong partnerships and networks maintained to deliver shared outcomes, installing confidence, and rapidly building trust through a collaborative and influencing style of working
- Nurtured effective teams to support school priorities
- Studied, understood and implemented school-based research to improve the quality of teaching and learning for all
- Built morale and relationships with all stakeholders in a period of extreme turbulence and change
- Led and implemented a staff reorganisational review of roles and responsibilities and implemented a new structure to create equality, value for money and meet the needs of the school
- Ensured all statutory policies and procedures are in place and understood by all stakeholders, including safeguarding, health & safety, and behaviour
- Managed the school’s financial and continuity plans, ensuring effective use of all resources to meet the needs of the organisation.
INTERIM HEADTEACHER
THE PINES SCHOOL
BRACKNELL FOREST
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Employed by Bracknell Forest LA to support rapid improvements in a failing school at risk of being graded as ‘inadequate.’ Successfully saw the school through a positive Ofsted inspection in June 2019
- Systematic approach to identify and tackle weaknesses across the school, including teaching, learning and CPD
- Worked within a limited timescale to effectively work together and support governors, parents, pupils, and staff to understand the key priorities for sustained improvements
- Led selection and appointment of senior staff (headteacher, deputy and SENDCo), building capacity based of the needs of the school.
- Audited and oversaw budgets of over £2.5million
- Worked with the incoming substantive headteacher and governors to ensure a smooth transition and handover for the new academic year.
HEADTEACHER
BRAUNSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL
LEICESTER
09.2012 - 12.2018
- Understand the needs of all learners in a highly deprived area (IDACI index; 0.62) accepting only the best for every child
- Effectively used and analysed data and assessments to strategically implement whole school priorities and actions to achieve improving outcomes
- Developed and believed in a ‘can do’ culture and ethos with all stakeholders with a focus on learning behaviours and meta-cognition strategies
- Nurtured and mentored other leaders and provided training to bring about sustained change to improve outcomes for all
- Researched and implemented key initiatives based on school-based research in a way that is right for all learners, using innovative technologies such as IRIS Connect, real-time coaching
- Created extremely positive and successful links to improve engagement in a hard-to-reach community
- Developed and coached effective teams and individuals to ensure the delivery of key priorities and actions impact on pupil learning and wellbeing, resulting in an upward trend of improvement across the school
- Managed the school’s financial and human resources, ensuring effective use of all staff and their skills to continue to raise standards.
FREELANCE CONSULTANT/OFSTEAD INSPECTOR
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Successfully supported school leaders to identify and implement key priorities to support improved outcomes
- Monitored and evaluated the impact of key actions through data analysis, pupil and staff discussions and lesson observations
- Implemented personalised plans to support individual teachers to improve practice and pedagogy.
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
FOXBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL
SLOUGH
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Successfully coached and mentored teachers and support staff which improved teaching and learning outcomes
- Introduced real-time video coaching to support improvements in teacher pedagogy and practice
- Implementation of a curriculum which was relevant and appropriate for the needs of all learners and thus improving engagement and enjoyment of learning
- Worked alongside the headteacher in developing clear termly action plans based on whole school priorities and areas for development
- Introduced and supported staff with implementing a whole school assessment and tracking system, which ensured consistency through regular year group and/or whole staff moderation sessions
- Worked in collaboration with other colleagues to successfully gain accreditation of the UNICEF Rights and Respecting Schools award.
PRIMARY ISP CONSULTANT & ECaW LEAD TEACHER
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Two-year contract supporting schools to make sustainable improvements, as an ISP (Improving Schools Programme) Consultant
- Worked collaboratively with senior and middle leadership teams to identify key priorities and solutions for their school and implement effective and timely strategic plans
- Supported leaders to rigorously monitor the impact of key actions to improve outcomes, which clearly identified the next steps to sustained improvement
- Provided in-class support and training for teachers and support staff on using teaching strategies to improve pupil outcomes
- Led and worked collaboratively with a cluster of schools on developing Every Child a Writer (ECaW) initiative and sharing good practice
- Provided feedback on the strengths and areas for development to the Headteachers and the LA’s Raising Achievement Team so that additional and relevant support could be brokered
- Trained and conducted Ofsted inspections.
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER
LEA JUNIOR SCHOOL
SLOUGH
09.2002 - 08.2008
TEACHER
VARIOUS SCHOOLS
01.1994 - 01.2002
- Teaching a wide range of ages across many schools.
Education
NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) - Education
NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
UK 09.2006 - 06.2007
B.Ed. (Hons) General Primary/ Science - Education
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
09.1989 - 05.1993
3 A- LEVELS A-C -
WIGSTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
01.1986 - 01.1989
8 GCSEs at A-C -
GUTHLAXTON COMMUNTIY COLLEGE
01.1983 - 01.1986
Skills
- Strong decision maker, focused on the best outcomes for all pupils and the organisation
- Improved organisational structures and academic and financial planning
- Developed strong partnerships and networks to deliver shared results, installing confidence, and rapidly building trust through a collaborative and influencing style of working
- Skilled in dispute resolution and mediation
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with evidence of producing high quality reports to support effective decision making
- Strong problem-solving ability with a positive attitude to developing solutions and overcoming obstacles to achieve desired targets and goals
- Highly resilient and able to adjust approach to overcome challenging barriers
- Excellent sense of self awareness and reflection to work effectively and efficiently
- Integrity and respect for others
Custom
True
Languages
English
Native language
Punjabi
Master or proficient
C2
Timeline
HEADTEACHER
BRIDGE JUNIOR SCHOOL
01.2020 - 12.2023
INTERIM HEADTEACHER
THE PINES SCHOOL
01.2019 - 07.2019
HEADTEACHER
BRAUNSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2012 - 12.2018
FREELANCE CONSULTANT/OFSTEAD INSPECTOR
01.2012 - 08.2012
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
FOXBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL
08.2010 - 12.2011
PRIMARY ISP CONSULTANT & ECaW LEAD TEACHER
09.2008 - 08.2010
NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) - Education
NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
09.2006 - 06.2007
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER
LEA JUNIOR SCHOOL
09.2002 - 08.2008
TEACHER
VARIOUS SCHOOLS
01.1994 - 01.2002
B.Ed. (Hons) General Primary/ Science - Education
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
09.1989 - 05.1993
3 A- LEVELS A-C -
WIGSTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
01.1986 - 01.1989
8 GCSEs at A-C -
GUTHLAXTON COMMUNTIY COLLEGE
01.1983 - 01.1986