Kevin McGroarty
Glasgow,Glasgow
Summary
Goal-oriented professional, skilled leader and analytical problem-solver versed in budget planning, staff oversight and educational programme management. Uses relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections and enhance operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Technology Faculty Head
Renfrewshire Council
Erskine, Renfrewshire
01.2014 - Current
- Oversaw facilities, balancing budget and schedules against professional expectations and safety.
- Developed programme structures and courses complying with Education Scotland and SQA requirements.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost programme outreach.
- Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Optimised student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful education team.
- Observed teaching techniques in classroom setting and evaluated teacher performance.
- Prepared risk assessment forms and facilitated timely risk rating updates.
- Prepared supporting documentation for internal audits.
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity and performance.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Directed day-to-day work of 13 graduate level employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
Technology Teacher
South Lanarkshire Council
Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire
08.2005 - 01.2014
- Set goals to challenge students of all backgrounds and abilities.
- Accommodated students with additional learning needs by differentiating lesson delivery and objectives as appropriate.
- Facilitated cross-departmental opportunities by collaborating with colleagues to develop new learning projects.
- Marked student work thoroughly in line with school policy.
- Managed and adapted classes to involve and motivate students.
- Met with both students and parents to report progress and address learning challenges.
- Integrated cutting-edge technology to maximise relevancy to students, increasing department demand and growth by 20-25%.
- Demonstrated positive attitudes and values for role modelling and inspiring students.
- Provided safe and enriching learning environment to help students develop computer technology skills.
- Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension.
- Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
- Maintained updated curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.
- Created and marked homework, exams and class activities to monitor individuals' progress.
Project Manager - Company Sergeant Major
British Army
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.1998 - Current
- Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
- Built and nurtured professional relationships with wide range of stakeholders.
- Implemented and maintained systems for successful planning and project management.
- Acted as single point of contact for stakeholders.
- Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
- Led technical delivery teams to deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timescales.
- Maintained excellent health and safety standards for continued compliance.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration across departments.
- Briefed and motivated staff to deliver daily operational requirements.
- Forecasted long-term business objectives.
- Lead instructor for officer training company, teaching command and leadership, both moderated and verified by centre of excellence for military leadership Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership - Middle Leadership and Management involving Practitioner Enquiry
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 08.2020 - 08.2023
Porofessional Graduate Diploma in Education - Technological Education
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 08.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Product Design Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 09.1998 - 07.2002
Skills
- Performance evaluations
- Policy and procedure modification
- Strategic planning
- Critical thinking
- Effective time management
- Self-motivated
- Recruiting and hiring
- Leadership and team building
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership - Middle Leadership and Management involving Practitioner Enquiry
University of Glasgow
08.2020 - 08.2023
Technology Faculty Head
Renfrewshire Council
01.2014 - Current
Technology Teacher
South Lanarkshire Council
08.2005 - 01.2014
Porofessional Graduate Diploma in Education - Technological Education
University of Strathclyde
08.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Product Design Engineering
University of Strathclyde
09.1998 - 07.2002
Project Manager - Company Sergeant Major
British Army
08.1998 - Current
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