Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
REFERENCES
Timeline
Volunteer
Joseph Irons

Joseph Irons

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Highly experienced educational leader with a strong focus on strategic development and transformational change. Expertise in improvement planning, data analysis and safeguarding, alongside a commitment to fostering a positive learning culture. Proven track record in enhancing student outcomes and securing funding through effective partnerships and bid writing.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Leadership Team - Director of Post 16

Djanogly City Academy
Nottingham
2022.04 - 2026.04
  • Established sixth form, achieving ‘outstanding' rating with Ofsted commending its "transformational" impact.
  • Developed comprehensive pastoral care systems for enhanced student wellbeing.
  • Implemented innovative TLAC teaching methods leading to "remarkable outcomes" (Ofsted).
  • Led on safeguarding across sixth form.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, leading to over £500,000 of external investment.
  • Led rigorous self assessment and improvement planning.
  • Spearheaded behaviour management strategy resulting in fewer than 5% of students rated as 'below' effort by teachers.
  • Analysed data trends to identify at both subject, department and cohort level.
  • Met middle leaders to agree departmental improvements and target setting.
  • Recruited and line managed qualified staff to build a successful team.

Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead

The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Nottingham
2009.09 - 2022.04
  • Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead
  • Fostered an inclusive school culture with respect for diversity policies and initiatives.
  • Coordinated cross-curricular collaboration for improved academic results.
  • Promoted high expectations of behaviour using consistent disciplinary methods.
  • Implemented next step programmes for students post-18 pathways.
  • Oversaw budget management, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Organised successful open days to attract prospective students and parents.
  • Implemented new strategies to increase student retention rates.
  • KS3 - KS5 Head of House, organising whole school inter-house programme.
  • Work experience coordinator.
  • Taught KS3, KS4, GCSE, A Level, Level 2 Btec, Level 3 Btec.

Head of Physical Education

Raffles International School Dubai
Dubai
2007.08 - 2009.08
  • Whole school extra-curricular coordinator
  • Established a strategic vision and comprehensive PE program for students aged 3-16, aligning with school and Ministry of Education standards.
  • I ensured comprehensive schemes of work were in place for both core PE lessons and examination pathways.
  • Led a team of PE staff, fostering a culture of high expectations through regular meetings, observations and feedback cycles.
  • Developed partnerships with external providers to enhance extracurricular offerings, ensuring quality and parental confidence.
  • Implemented clear health and safety routines.
  • Established inter-school sports teams and competitions, partnerships with local sports providers and whole school sports events.

Teacher of Physical Education

Ellis Guilford School and Sports College
Nottingham
2006.09 - 2007.08
  • Delivered engaging Physical Education lessons focused on core PE for KS3 and KS4 students, including GCSE PE.
  • Led a successful sports leadership program, fostering student leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance the physical education curriculum and promote student participation in sports.
  • Led extracurricular sports activities.
  • Led school sports team to regional, national and international competitions abroad.

Gap Year

N/A
International
2005.09 - 2006.07
  • Travelling across South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand improving cultural appreciation and personal growth.

Teacher of Physical Education

Park Vale Academy
Nottingham
2004.09 - 2005.09
  • Engaged in a one-year graduate teacher training program focused on Physical Education at core and GCSE levels.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to lead extracurricular activities and sports teams, fostering teamwork and student engagement.
  • Developed lesson plans that promoted physical fitness and wellbeing among students, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Fitness instructor

The Moat House Hotel
Nottingham
2002.09 - 2004.08
  • Guest engagement and customer service
  • Enhanced strength and flexibility for clients through tailored workout routines.
  • Fostered a community spirit within the gym through fun, interactive group sessions.
  • Increased client motivation by designing personalised fitness programmes.
  • Assisted members in reaching personal fitness goals by providing one-to-one training sessions.
  • Gym supervision and safety
  • Cleanliness and gym maintenance
  • Administrative and operational duties
  • Health, wellness, and brand promotion

Education

Graduate Teacher Programme (QTS) - Education

Department for Education
Nottingham
2004.09 - 2005.07

BSC (Hons) - Sport and Exercise Science

Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds
1998.09 - 2001.06

A-Levels - Physical Education, Social Biology, Psychology

Nottingham College
Nottingham
1996.09 - 1998.06

Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Education

i-to-i
Nottingham
2006.01 - 2006.11

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Line management
  • Culture development
  • Improvement planning
  • School evaluation
  • Safeguarding (Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead)
  • Curriculum development
  • Leading on teaching and learning CPD
  • Pastoral leadership
  • Data analytics and interpretation
  • Partnership and employer engagement
  • Funding acquisition and bid writing
  • Brand development
  • Staff coach and mentor
  • Extensive careers and university training
  • Mental Health 1st Aid trained
  • Sports coaching awards - swimming, football, athletics, trampolining
  • VESPA trained
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion trained

REFERENCES

  • Andy, Smith, Principal, a.smith@djanogly.org, Djanogly City Academy
  • Sandra, Stapleton, Principal, sstapleton@emmanuel.nottingham.sch.uk, The Nottingham Emmanuel School

Timeline

Senior Leadership Team - Director of Post 16

Djanogly City Academy
2022.04 - 2026.04

Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead

The Nottingham Emmanuel School
2009.09 - 2022.04

Head of Physical Education

Raffles International School Dubai
2007.08 - 2009.08

Teacher of Physical Education

Ellis Guilford School and Sports College
2006.09 - 2007.08

Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Education

i-to-i
2006.01 - 2006.11

Gap Year

N/A
2005.09 - 2006.07

Graduate Teacher Programme (QTS) - Education

Department for Education
2004.09 - 2005.07

Teacher of Physical Education

Park Vale Academy
2004.09 - 2005.09

Fitness instructor

The Moat House Hotel
2002.09 - 2004.08

BSC (Hons) - Sport and Exercise Science

Leeds Metropolitan University
1998.09 - 2001.06

A-Levels - Physical Education, Social Biology, Psychology

Nottingham College
1996.09 - 1998.06
Joseph Irons