Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Interests
Current Responsibilities
Other Relevant Experience
Timeline
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Mick Cull

Ulverston,CMA

Summary

Executive Head Teacher

Successful educator with over 20 years of demonstrated ability in leading schools in a variety of settings. An ambitious leader adept at driving curriculum improvement and developing teams to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Headteacher

Ormsgill Primary School/Vickerstown Primary School
01.2025 - Current

Leadership and vision

  • Establish and communicate the school's vision, values, and strategic direction.
  • Lead and inspire staff and students through example.
  • Inspire and motivate staff to develop professionally.
  • Delegate tasks and manage staff performance, including recruitment and performance management.

Educational oversight

  • Raise the quality of teaching and learning by setting high expectations.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and student achievement.
  • Ensure adherence to the national curriculum and other policies.
  • Use data to track performance and produce reports.

School management and finance

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations and management of the school.
  • Manage the school's budget and ensure financial resources are used effectively.
  • Ensure the safety and welfare of staff and students.
  • Oversee school administration and facilities.

Community and stakeholder relations

  • Work closely with staff, students, parents, governors, and the community.
  • Maintain and develop relationships with parents and governing bodies.
  • Liaise with external bodies like the local authority when needed.
  • Represent the school in external matters.

Headteacher

Ormsgill Nursery & Primary
01.2015 - 01.2025

Led school through 3 successful Ofsted inspections.

Navigated challenges posed throughout Covid pandemic including providing education for a number of local schools using a hub model.

Assistant Head Teacher

Ormsgill Nursery & Primary
01.2013 - 01.2015

KS1 and KS2 class Teacher, NQT Mentor, Deputy DSL, Maths Coordinator

Class Teacher

Dalton St Mary’s CE Primary
01.2009 - 01.2013

KS2 Leader, Maths Coordinator, PE Coordinator, Local Authority writing moderator

KS1 and KS2 class teacher

Poplar Primary School
01.2005 - 01.2009

Supply Teacher

DJM Personnel
2004 - 2005

Supply work in various schools across South London

Class Teacher

Doncaster Primary School
2003 - 2003

Year 5 Class Teacher

Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)/Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement

Deakin University
Australia

NPQEL - undefined

Overseas Trained Teacher Programme - undefined

West London Graduate Teacher Programme

Initial Teacher Training - School based mentor

Roehampton University

KS2 Writing Moderator - undefined

Cumbria County Council

NPQH - Pre

National College/Diocese of Carlisle

Safeguarding Level 3 - refreshed regularly

Initial Teacher Training - School based mentor

University of Cumbria

Team Teach/Positive Behaviour Support - undefined

Leading Action Learning Sets - undefined

British School of Coaching

Prevent Training - refreshed 2024

Health & Safety Management in Education - undefined

IOSH

Skills

  • Safeguarding
  • Coaching
  • PE
  • Maths
  • KS2 teaching and learning
  • Behaviour
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing

Affiliations

  • Barrow Primary Collaborative (BPC) – Primary Cluster Group
  • Cumbria Primary Headteacher’s Association
  • NAHT
  • Chartered College of Teaching

Interests

Cricket, Camping, Hiking, Paddle Boarding, Travel, Running

Current Responsibilities

Executive Head Teacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Health and Safety, Assessment, Pupil Premium, Attendance

Other Relevant Experience

  • Chair of Trustees – Barrow Community Sports Trust (CIC)
  • Member of Yarside Teaching School/South Lakes School Direct
  • Delivered sessions for ITT students on behaviour/interview preparation
  • Ulverston Cricket Club – Junior Girls Coach (ECB Foundation Coach)

Timeline

Executive Headteacher

Ormsgill Primary School/Vickerstown Primary School
01.2025 - Current

Headteacher

Ormsgill Nursery & Primary
01.2015 - 01.2025

Assistant Head Teacher

Ormsgill Nursery & Primary
01.2013 - 01.2015

Class Teacher

Dalton St Mary’s CE Primary
01.2009 - 01.2013

KS1 and KS2 class teacher

Poplar Primary School
01.2005 - 01.2009

NPQEL - undefined

Overseas Trained Teacher Programme - undefined

West London Graduate Teacher Programme

Initial Teacher Training - School based mentor

Roehampton University

KS2 Writing Moderator - undefined

Cumbria County Council

Safeguarding Level 3 - refreshed regularly

Initial Teacher Training - School based mentor

University of Cumbria

Team Teach/Positive Behaviour Support - undefined

Leading Action Learning Sets - undefined

British School of Coaching

Prevent Training - refreshed 2024

Health & Safety Management in Education - undefined

IOSH

Supply Teacher

DJM Personnel
2004 - 2005

Class Teacher

Doncaster Primary School
2003 - 2003

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)/Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement

Deakin University

NPQH - Pre

National College/Diocese of Carlisle
Mick Cull