Linsay Carmichael
Old Town,Northumberland
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with extensive expertise in leading teaching and learning and professional development across a large secondary academy. Responsible for the development and design of professional development programmes for teachers from novice to expert, supporting the strategic development of the academy. Adept at curriculum development, implementing and quality assuring teaching standards, fostering pupil engagement through innovative teaching strategies with a proven track record in teacher development and motivation. Full knowledge and experience of OFSTED. Committed to safeguarding, ensuring inclusion is at the heart of decision making. Career goal: to enable others to be their best self through coaching.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Headteacher
Tyne Coast Academy Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
09.2017 - Current
- Collaborated closely with headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making processes to drive school improvements including ensuring compliance with Ofsted expectations.
- Supported whole school improvement through developing new structures for teaching and learning.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing evidence based innovative teaching and learning strategies, promoting academic improvement across all year groups.
- Monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of teaching across the academy through lesson drop ins with timely, effective and conmstructive feedback.
- Lead on theplanning and implementation of continuous professional development for colleagues, from novice to expert, resulting in improved teaching quality.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Managed performance of middle leaders and ECT's enabling all to be at least good or better practicioners in the classroom.
- Elevated listening standards within Senior Leadership Team team through group coaching.
- Coached a number of 'new to leadership' colleeagues, empowering them to take their own
- Modelled excellent teaching when delivering Geography, History and RE to KS3 - KS5 classes.
- Invigorated curriculum design to better meet national education standards.
- Identified areas of improvement through rigorous assessment procedures resulting in raised attainment levels.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents enabling open and honest dialogue regarding student progress, including bespoke support for SEN pupils throughout their learning journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all students.
- Promoted positive behaviour amongst students by consistently reinforcing effective and positive discipline measures.
- Coordinated and supported extracurricular programmes, broadening students' educational experiences.
Assisatant Head of School (Pastoral)
Walker Riverside Academy
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Led academic and pastoral care for KS4 learners.
- Communicated with parents to ensure improved learner engagement and outcomes.
- Work with CEIAG Lead to support progression for KS4 learners.
Humanities Intervention Lead
Walker Riverside Academy
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Used assessment data to identify gaps in learners knowledge and skills.
- Created bespoke intervention strategies for groups of learners to improve outcomes.
- Supported colleagues with planning and teaching of aspect of curriculum where learners were showing least progress.
- Mentored a number of learners to ensure they had the tools they needed to succeed.
Head of Geography
International School of The Algarve
Lagoa, Algarve
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Wrote and taught the geography curriculum for KS3 - KS5.
- Successfully improved the outcomes for learners in Geography.
Project manager in construction
Self Employed
Lagos, Algarve
04.2006 - 08.2009
- Project managed the successful build of my own home.
- Project managed the successful renovation of 3 properties.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, optimising their performance on-site.
- Resolved on-site issues swiftly, minimising potential delay in project schedule.
- Reduced unnecessary expenditure through careful budget planning and control.
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers leading to favourable negotiation outcomes for procurement of materials.
- Coordinated with multiple teams, enhancing overall project coordination and productivity.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
Second in Geography
Walker Riverside Academy
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
09.1998 - 03.2006
- Teacher of geography at KS3 - KS5.
- Introduced and led the teaching of KS5 Geography to the academy.
- Mentored new geography teachers.
Education
ILM 5 - Leadership and Management Coaching
Coventry University
Coventry 05.2024 - 06.2025
NPQ - Leading Teacher Development
North East Learing Trust
Durham 11.2021 - 11.2022
Higher National Diploma - Future Leaders
Ambition Institute
London 07.2019 - 06.2021
PGCE - Secondary Geography
Newcatsel University
Newcastle 09.1997 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Geogrpahy
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.1994 - 08.1997
Skills
- Professional development programmes design
- Quality assurance of teaching and learning
- Knowledge of OFSTED regulations
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Assessment design and monitoring pupil progress
- Pupil engagement and inclusive teaching
- Strategic planning and development
- Teacher training, mentoring and coaching
- Interpersonal communication
Affiliations
- Gardening, Snowboardng, Scubadiving, Travel.
Timeline
ILM 5 - Leadership and Management Coaching
Coventry University
05.2024 - 06.2025
NPQ - Leading Teacher Development
North East Learing Trust
11.2021 - 11.2022
Higher National Diploma - Future Leaders
Ambition Institute
07.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Headteacher
Tyne Coast Academy Trust
09.2017 - Current
Assisatant Head of School (Pastoral)
Walker Riverside Academy
09.2014 - 08.2017
Humanities Intervention Lead
Walker Riverside Academy
09.2012 - 08.2014
Head of Geography
International School of The Algarve
09.2009 - 08.2012
Project manager in construction
Self Employed
04.2006 - 08.2009
Second in Geography
Walker Riverside Academy
09.1998 - 03.2006
PGCE - Secondary Geography
Newcatsel University
09.1997 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Geogrpahy
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
09.1994 - 08.1997
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