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Karyn Collins

Skelmersdale,Lancashire

Summary

Accomplished Educational Leader with 19 years of experience driving whole-school wellbeing strategies and managing organisational improvement projects. Delivered strategic change through effective multi-agency collaboration and strong analytical skills. Committed to fostering positive relationships and enhancing educational environments.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

SLT: Nursery teacher and wellbeing lead

Knowsley Council
Kirkby, Knowsley
2007.09 - Current

Highlighted significant accomplishments in previous roles.

  • ✔ Led a whole-school wellbeing programme improving staff engagement.
  • ✔ Successfully managed cross-team collaboration to improve organisational outcomes.
  • ✔ Introduced evidence-informed improvements following data analysis.
  • ✔ Supported implementation of strategic priorities through coaching and mentoring.
  • Defined key responsibilities within the organisation.
  • Lead whole-school wellbeing strategy.
  • Managed cross-school improvement initiatives to enhance overall performance.

Deliver professional development for staff.

Analysed organisational data to identify key priorities, informing strategic decisions.

Supported leaders in implementing strategic change through targeted coaching and mentoring.

Work alongside external agencies and stakeholders.

Led monitoring and evaluation activities.

Teaching Assistant

Knowsley Council
Kirkby, Knowsley
2002.10 - 2006.12
  • Facilitated active learning environments using engaging teaching aids and resources to enhance student participation.
  • Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
  • Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and collaborate on strategies for improvement.
  • Attended teacher-parent conferences to provide insights on students' academic progress, fostering collaboration between parents and educators.

Education

QTS - Primary Education

St Martin's College
Lancaster
2005.01 - 2006.12

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science

North East Wales Institute of Higher Education
Wrexham
2001.09 - 2002.05

Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
Crewe
1998.09 - 1999.06

Skills

Wellbeing strategy

Leadership development

  • Leadership capacity
  • Change management
  • Strategic planning
  • Curriculum Development

Curriculum improvement

  • Initiative implementation
  • Organisational Change
  • Organisational evaluation
  • Improvement project management

Monitoring impact

  • Data analysis
  • Data-driven outcomes
  • Quality assurance
  • Multi-agency collaboration
  • Multi-agency Working
  • Partnership building
  • Facilitation skills
  • Coaching colleagues
  • Staff Coaching
  • Mentoring staff
  • Early career teacher mentor
  • Delivering CPD

PSHE leader

  • Leadership achievements
  • 19 years leadership
  • Self-evaluation
  • Action planning
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Complex change management
  • Key Achievements

Key Achievements

  • Curriculum improvement
  • Led whole-school training sessions
  • Data-driven outcomes
  • Partnership building
  • Complex change management

Timeline

SLT: Nursery teacher and wellbeing lead

Knowsley Council
2007.09 - Current

QTS - Primary Education

St Martin's College
2005.01 - 2006.12

Teaching Assistant

Knowsley Council
2002.10 - 2006.12

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science

North East Wales Institute of Higher Education
2001.09 - 2002.05

Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
1998.09 - 1999.06
Karyn Collins