MARK GOODALL
Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary
Experienced Learning Experience and Curriculum Design Leader with 12 years in further education, specialising in engaging, accessible, and inclusive technical and vocational learning. Led the design and evaluation of digital, blended, and face-to-face programmes, utilising platforms such as Moodle and Canvas. Expertise in learner analytics and AI-supported content development, with a focus on continuous improvement through data-driven insights.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Head of Department
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE
04.2024 - Current
- Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of technical education provision, combining senior leadership with hands-on involvement in learning experience, curriculum and resource design.
- Lead and contribute to the design, development and continuous improvement of digital, blended, face-to-face and practical learning experiences.
- Design and oversee online self-study materials, interactive resources, video-based content, learner guides and work-readiness resources.
- Led design of accessible and inclusive resources for learners with diverse starting points, abilities, support needs and levels of independence.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, employers and stakeholders to identify capability gaps and translate complex requirements into effective learning interventions.
- Utilised learner analytics, achievement and engagement data, assessment evidence, quality indicators and feedback to evaluate and enhance learning effectiveness.
- Lead the piloting, evaluation and iterative improvement of learning resources, and support teams through coaching, professional development and performance management.
- Oversaw learning and resource development via LMS platforms and Microsoft Teams for Education, enhancing structured, accessible and independent learning.
- Use Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and NotebookLM for curriculum design, research, content creation and experimentation with new learning approaches.
Curriculum Leader
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Led curriculum quality and improvement in technical education, enabling teaching teams to design inclusive and engaging learning experiences.
- Led and contributed to the design and improvement of curriculum, assessment and learning resources across technical provision.
- Collaborated with educators, employers, and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum relevance to contemporary technical practice, bridging industry and education.
- Supported digital and blended learning through LMS platforms and Microsoft Teams for Education, enhancing accessibility and learner engagement.
- Designed and supported inclusive resources for learners with differing abilities, starting points and support needs.
- Used learner performance and engagement data to identify barriers and develop targeted learning interventions.
- Evaluated learning through outcomes, assessment evidence, feedback and quality assurance, using findings to refine resources and experiences.
- Coached staff in curriculum, assessment, digital learning and resource design.
Programme Leader – Engineering
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE
01.2014 - 08.2022
- Designed learning across CAD, CNC, electrical and mechanical principles, manufacturing and project management.
- Developed curriculum maps, vocational assessments and resources aligned with qualifications and occupational requirements, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
- Designed, delivered and evaluated learning from Level 1 to HNC, enhancing comprehension of complex engineering concepts through structured, accessible experiences.
- Designed digital and blended learning using LMS platforms and Microsoft Teams alongside classroom, workshop and practical learning.
- Developed online self-study, interactive, video-based and independent-learning resources to extend learning beyond scheduled sessions.
- Designed inclusive resources for different levels of prior knowledge, ability, confidence and additional learning needs.
- Used analytics, assessment evidence and learner feedback to identify learning gaps and adapt content and delivery.
- Collaborated with employers and subject matter experts to maintain industry relevance, piloting and refining resources based on outcomes and feedback.
Education
Diploma - Education and Training
Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, NET01-2022
Foundation Degree - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, NET01-2019
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Engineering
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne01-2013
GCSEs - English and Mathematics
Prudhoe, NBL
Prudhoe, NBL01-2004
Skills
- Learning design
- Platforms Moodle Canvas Blackboard Microsoft Teams for Education
- AI Microsoft Copilot ChatGPT NotebookLM
- Digital learning
- Learner analytics
- Curriculum leadership
- Learning analytics
- Inclusive resource design
- Blended learning
- Technical education
- Quality assurance
- Employer engagement
- Assessment design
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Staff training
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Selected Development: Aspire Leadership & Management Programme | Executive Stretch & Challenge Management Programme | Performance Management | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion | Business Improvement Techniques | Health & Safety
Timeline
Curriculum Head of Department
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE
04.2024 - Current
Curriculum Leader
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE
08.2022 - 04.2024
Programme Leader – Engineering
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE
01.2014 - 08.2022
Diploma - Education and Training
Newcastle College University Centre
Foundation Degree - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
Newcastle College University Centre
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Engineering
Newcastle College
GCSEs - English and Mathematics
Prudhoe, NBL