Martin McTernan
Botley Oxford
Summary
Excellent teacher A level Biology and GCSE triple Science.
Teaching Combined Science mainly Biology and Physics,
Success in motivating staff and optimising programme operations across 12-years as Head of Science.
Experienced in organising facilities, supplies and teachers to handle wide-ranging needs of students.
Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Teaching NVQ Health and Social, Geography, Environmental Science and Numeracy.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Science
Wood Green Academy
Wednesbury, Sandwell
2012.09 - 2023.08
- Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Science Department: including 16 staff and 3 Science technicians
- Developed staff personal and professional effectiveness using performance management best practices.
- Analysed and interpreted data to inform expectations, targets and teaching methods
- Provided strategic and operational leadership for department.
- Kept abreast of current best practice in Science teaching and learning strategies
Head of Biology
Wood Green Academy
Wednesbury, Sandwell
2004.09 - 2008.01
- Taught A level Biology and Combined Science
- Led the Biology department and 6 teachers in the department
- Improved A level Biology results.
- Increased number of students doing A level Biology.
Teacher
Wood Green Academy
Wednesbury, Sandwell
2001.04 - 2004.01
- Science and A level Biology.
- Worked with other teachers and Head of Biology to improve results in Combined Science and A level Biology.
Supply teaching, Science
2001.01 - 2001.03
Worked in various schools Teaching Geography and Biology in the Birmingham area.
Unable to do outdoor environmental jobs due to Foot and mouth outbreak.
Education manager Field studies Council
Field studies Council
Windermere, Cumbria
2000.09 - 2000.12
- Planned and organised range of educational field trips for schools
- Taught students fieldwork and worked as National Park education manager.
- Short term contact.
- Refined educational programmes and materials to constantly improve fieldwork,
Teacher
Cannock Chase Geography
2000.01 - 2000.05
Taught GCSE Geography and KS3 Geography..
Assistant Manager of Blencathra Field study Centre
1993.01 - 1999.12
Responsible for the running of the education programme for Blencathra, 4 members of staff.
Taught A level Biology and Geography
Taught KS4 Geography and Biology
Taught on the Open University level 3 Ecology fieldwork
Walking courses across the Lake District.
Actively engaged in the running of the 140 bed field centre.
Tutor and then Senior tutor
Nettlecombe Court
Minehead, Somerset
1987.09 - 1988.01
Taught A level Geography and GCSE Geography fieldwork.
Taught A Biology and GCSE Geography.
Taught Blind school GCSE Geography.
Tutor of Biology and Geography
Rheidol Study centre Aberystwyth
1987.09 - 1988.09
Taught fieldwork for GCSE and A level Geography
Taught fieldwork for A level Biology
Outdoor pursuits climbing and abseiling
Primary groups
Education
BSc (Hons) - Geography and Biological
Lancaster University
1984.09 - 1987.08
PGCE - Geography and Biology
Keele University
1986.09 - 1987.07
GCSEs -
Arcbishop Ilsley
Birmingham 1976.09 - 1981.08
A-Levels - Biology Maths Geography
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Birmingham 1981.09 - 1983.08
Skills
- Teaching A level Biology and Triple Biology
- Combined Science (Physics)
- Staff evaluations
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Teambuilding
- Staffing for Science
- Timetabling
- Rotas for teaching
- SEF reports to Head and Governors
Certification
NPQSL
Senior leadership course setting up Bluesky
CPD courses
Computer CLAIT courses
Interests
Hobbies and interests ,
Chess played at county level U18. Mens Chess league
Football 11 aside and still play 5 a side football.
Fell walking Lake District and Wales. Leading walking courses
Running 9 Great North runs and Half marathons. Fell running.
BETA Basic Expedition Award Mountain first Aid and first aid qualifications.
Climbing
Ecology Marine and Freshwater ecology.
Timeline
Head of Science
Wood Green Academy
2012.09 - 2023.08
Head of Biology
Wood Green Academy
2004.09 - 2008.01
Teacher
Wood Green Academy
2001.04 - 2004.01
Supply teaching, Science
2001.01 - 2001.03
Education manager Field studies Council
Field studies Council
2000.09 - 2000.12
Teacher
Cannock Chase Geography
2000.01 - 2000.05
Assistant Manager of Blencathra Field study Centre
1993.01 - 1999.12
Tutor of Biology and Geography
Rheidol Study centre Aberystwyth
1987.09 - 1988.09
Tutor and then Senior tutor
Nettlecombe Court
1987.09 - 1988.01
PGCE - Geography and Biology
Keele University
1986.09 - 1987.07
BSc (Hons) - Geography and Biological
Lancaster University
1984.09 - 1987.08
A-Levels - Biology Maths Geography
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
1981.09 - 1983.08
GCSEs -
Arcbishop Ilsley
1976.09 - 1981.08