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Darwen,Lancashire

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Accomplished Director of Music, motivating and inspiring students with tireless enthusiasm and passion to achieve exceptional grades and performance standards. Extensive experience directing and conducting a diverse range of musical events within the school. Assisting the successful preparation of senior students in pursuit of places at music conservatoires.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Director of Music

Kirkham Grammar School
Kirkham, Lancashire
09.2013 - Current
  • Managed departmental administrative tasks such as timetabling and report writing.
  • Developed department budget plans, maximising available resources for teaching and equipment needs.
  • Provided pastoral care for pupils, promoting their overall well-being and confidence in musical abilities.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
  • Explored innovative ways to teach complex music concepts, making them accessible to all learners.
  • Orchestrated a diverse range of school concerts, showcasing student talent.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents and guardians through consistent communication about pupil achievements.
  • Advocated for the importance of music education within the wider school community, fostering appreciation and support, therefore increasing the numbers of students participating in music and uptake of GCSE and A level.
  • Instituted regular assessment methods to track pupil progress in musical proficiency.
  • Spearheaded curriculum development to enhance students' understanding of music theory.
  • Nurtured young musicians with personalised instruction methodologies, which have led to many students achieving top grades and attending leading music conservatoires across the country.
  • Led professional development sessions for teachers to improve music education practices.
  • Championed diversity in music selection, exposing students to a wide range of genres and cultures.
  • Enhanced the department's public profile by arranging community music events.
  • Directed extracurricular activities for developing students' performing skills.
  • Established partnerships with local arts organisations for increased performance opportunities.
  • Maintained up-to-date musical knowledge, enhancing current and future performances in line with contemporary industry trends.
  • Used outstanding communication and leadership abilities to motivate and inspire my department and the many peripatetic music staff.
  • Upheld rigorous rehearsal schedule to maintain high standards of performance matching audience expectations.

Examiner for AQA A Level Music Performance Unit

AQA
Manchester, Manchester
05.2020 - Current
  • As a Team Leader I am responsible for delivering standardisation training with the rest of the senior examiners to over 20 examiners in preparation for the Summer exam series for the A level performance, NEA, element of the exam.
  • Responsible for marking samples from my team of 4 examiners, empowering decisions, and giving constructive feedback and second samples if needed.
  • Performing and delivering accurate high results under pressure and with strict deadlines.
  • Responsible for completing post marking and any appeals where regulatory compliance is paramount.
  • Developed streamlined marking schemes by devising efficient processes.
  • Achieved accurate grade allocation for each candidate's work using a thorough marking scheme.
  • Executed precise grading procedures, maintaining accuracy in results.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of all examination materials, upholding integrity of process.
  • Demonstrated high level of subject knowledge for precise application of mark scheme.
  • Updated course materials, content and delivery.

Teacher of Music, Drama and Performing Arts

Southlands High School
Chorley, Lancashire
09.2009 - 08.2013
  • Promoted safe learning environment; implemented classroom management strategies effectively.
  • Arranged school concerts to showcase student talent and progress. increasing the number of students participation and uptake of GCSE.
  • Improved student engagement with interactive teaching methods.
  • Established strong rapport with parents, ensured transparent communication regarding child's progress.
  • Coordinated after-school clubs, provided additional creative outlet for students.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of curriculum standards by frequent performance evaluations which resulted in higher and more consistent grades.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to integrate cross-curricular themes into lessons.
  • Orchestrated successful musical productions, heightening school community spirit.
  • Conducted regular assessments, identified learning gaps and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
  • Nurtured a passion for music within each learner, fostered lifelong appreciation for the arts.
  • Maintained safe and positive learning environments for students to comfortably ask questions.
  • Collaborated with school administration to organise musical programmes for civic functions and school productions.
  • Analysed class progress and adjusted strategies to maintain growth and learning.
  • Attended training and community events to broaden expertise and help students.
  • Offered constructive criticism, feedback and advice to encourage and motivate students.

Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover for HOD)

Morecambe Community High
Morecambe, Lancashire
09.2008 - 08.2009
  • Utilised innovative technology to broaden student's knowledge of digital music programmes such as Garage Band, therefore increasing enjoyment and relevance for students and increasing GCSE and A level numbers.
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills by analysing classical and contemporary compositions at Key Stage 3/4 and 5.
  • Led private tutoring sessions to reinforce difficult concepts and techniques.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of curriculum standards by frequent performance evaluations and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established strong rapport with parents, ensured transparent communication regarding child's progress.
  • Maintained safe and positive learning environments for students to comfortably ask questions.
  • Offered constructive criticism, feedback and advice to encourage and motivate students.
  • Prepared students for exams, assessments and performances.
  • Taught students how to read and interpret musical notation.

Estate Agent Valuer

Entwistle Green Estate Agents
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Drafted compelling property descriptions and organised photo shoots for online listings to attract potential buyers with success as houses were sold in a quicker time frame.
  • Utilised local market knowledge to advise clients on pricing strategies and housing trends, maximising profit opportunities.
  • Actively followed-up with prospective buyers after viewings encouraging faster decision making.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and referrals.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing enquiries and providing accurate property information.
  • Organised open house events to increase visibility and interest in listed properties.
  • Conducted regular market research keeping abreast with latest industry trends.
  • Answered phone calls and emails from potential and existing customers, swiftly providing answers and resolving problems.

Office Manager

IC Skills Management Consultancy
Clitheroe, Lancashire
04.2006 - 09.2006
  • Handled incoming correspondence, resulting in timely responses and decision-making.
  • Ensured smooth day-to-day operations with diligent oversight of office tasks.
  • Implemented new filing systems, improving data retrieval efficiency.
  • Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping.
  • Created and submitted progress reports to upper management.

Sales Representative

R & J LTD
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
02.2005 - 11.2005
  • Promoted up-sell opportunities during customer interactions, boosting overall revenue generation as many builders had never seen the company catalogue
  • Participated in team-building activities, promoting a harmonious work environment.
  • Identified potential leads, resulting in improved sales performance in designated area.
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge of product offerings to facilitate customer decisions.
  • Maintained thorough records of all sales activities to ensure transparency.
  • Fostered strong customer relationships through exceptional service, therefore strengthening brand reputation.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Adapted sales techniques to specific clients and promoted products based on individualised client needs.
  • Set up appointments with potential and current customers to discuss new products and services.
  • Developed new business by networking with valuable customers.

1st Oboe with 2nd and Cor Anglais

National Theatre Mannheim, Germany
Mannheim, Germany
09.2003 - 01.2005
  • Played in the orchestra's concert season, consisting of orchestral concerts and opera performances for over a 1000 people.
  • Maintained a tight and effective practise regime to ensure quality results.
  • Being collaborative in everything we do as musicians and leading when the need arises.
  • Promoting the orchestra in any way possible to increase audience numbers.

2nd Oboe (Trial)

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Glasgow, Glasgow City
09.2003 - 12.2003

Played in the orchestra's concert season, consisting of orchestral concerts and performing for CD recording sessions and Radio 3 broadcasts.
Maintained a tight and effective practise regime to ensure quality results.
Being collaborative in everything we do as musicians and leading when the need arises.
Promoting the orchestra in any way possible to increase audience numbers

2nd Oboe and Cor Anglais

Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra
Wuppertal, Germany
09.2001 - 08.2003

Played in the orchestra's concert season, consisting of orchestral concerts and opera performances for a regular audience of over a 1000 people.
Maintained a tight and effective practise regime to ensure quality results.
Being collaborative in everything we do as musicians and leading when the need arises.
Promoting the orchestra in any way possible to increase audience numbers.

2nd Oboe

Bergische Symphony Orchestra
Solingen, Germany
09.2000 - 08.2001
  • Played in the orchestra's concert season, consisting of orchestral concerts and opera performances for over a 1000 people.
  • Maintained a tight and effective practise regime to ensure quality results.
  • Being collaborative in everything we do as musicians and leading when the need arises.
  • Promoting the orchestra in any way possible to increase audience numbers
  • As a member of the orchestra's apprentice programme to watch and learn from more experienced colleagues maintaining and excelling in quality and accuracy in performances.

English Teacher

Carl Duisburg Centre
Cologne, Germany
11.1998 - 08.2000
  • Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development, ensuring consistency across the broad range of adult learners
  • Encouraged class participation and critical thinking through interactive assignments as this was business English and needed for their workplace
  • Taught advanced grammar lessons improving overall language proficiency.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
  • Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
  • Worked with Deutsche Telekom employees who required business English as manuals were changing from German to English. This was an intense 2 week course so working efficiently to deadlines was an absolute must.

Education

PGCE Secondary Music - Music Education

St. Martin's College, University of Lancaster
Lancaster, Lancashire
08.2008

Postgraduate Music Diploma in Oboe Performance - Oboe

Hochschule fur Musik, Cologne
Cologne
07.2000

BMus (Hons) - Music

Royal College of Music
London
07.1998

A-Levels -

Westholme School
Blackburn
07.1994

GCSEs - GCSE

Westholme School
Blackburn
07.1992

Skills

  • Standard setting
  • Examination integrity
  • Patience and resilience
  • Effective and empathetic listening
  • Presentation, excellent communication and data analysis skills
  • Leading and mentoring in senior role
  • High, precise standards

Timeline

Examiner for AQA A Level Music Performance Unit

AQA
05.2020 - Current

Director of Music

Kirkham Grammar School
09.2013 - Current

Teacher of Music, Drama and Performing Arts

Southlands High School
09.2009 - 08.2013

Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover for HOD)

Morecambe Community High
09.2008 - 08.2009

Estate Agent Valuer

Entwistle Green Estate Agents
09.2006 - 06.2007

Office Manager

IC Skills Management Consultancy
04.2006 - 09.2006

Sales Representative

R & J LTD
02.2005 - 11.2005

1st Oboe with 2nd and Cor Anglais

National Theatre Mannheim, Germany
09.2003 - 01.2005

2nd Oboe (Trial)

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
09.2003 - 12.2003

2nd Oboe and Cor Anglais

Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra
09.2001 - 08.2003

2nd Oboe

Bergische Symphony Orchestra
09.2000 - 08.2001

English Teacher

Carl Duisburg Centre
11.1998 - 08.2000

PGCE Secondary Music - Music Education

St. Martin's College, University of Lancaster

Postgraduate Music Diploma in Oboe Performance - Oboe

Hochschule fur Musik, Cologne

BMus (Hons) - Music

Royal College of Music

A-Levels -

Westholme School

GCSEs - GCSE

Westholme School