Results-driven professional with expertise in decision-making authority, performance measurement, and innovative practices. Demonstrates a strong ability to implement staff training techniques that enhance team productivity and operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success and foster continuous improvement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Subject Leader of Computer Science and ICT
Co-op Academy Leeds
Leeds
2023.04 - 2026.04
Lead department for following subjects: OCR Computer Science
Internal Quality Assurer NCFE Level 2 Creative Media (Digital Games Design)
Riviera Tuition Ltd
Torquay
2022.06 - 2022.07
Internally verify all assessor marking of learner work according to NCFE national standard expectation:
Internal Quality Assurer NCFE Level 2 Creative Media (Digital Games Design)
Riviera Tuition Ltd
Torquay
2022.06 - 2022.07
Internally verify all assessor marking of learner work according to NCFE national standard expectation:
BTEC Qualifications Additional Checker
Pearson PLC
London
2021.09 - 2022.07
Seasonal - Needed as and when.
Undertake an additional check of newly formed external examinations, providing actions and recommendations to QDAM for the following qualification and units: BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services
Unit 1 Citizenship and Diversity
Unit 2 Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
BTEC Qualifications Additional Checker
Pearson PLC
London
2021.09 - 2022.07
Seasonal - Needed as and when.
Undertake an additional check of newly formed external examinations, providing actions and recommendations to QDAM for the following qualification and units: BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services
Unit 1 Citizenship and Diversity
Unit 2 Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
BTEC Team Leader Standards Verifier UPS
Pearson
London
2021.09 - 2022.07
Lead a team of Uniformed Protective Service External Standard Verifiers
Provide advise and guidance to SVs when working with centres
Provide a RAG rating on EV performance management.
BTEC Team Leader Standards Verifier UPS
Pearson
London
2021.09 - 2022.07
Lead a team of Uniformed Protective Service External Standard Verifiers
Provide advise and guidance to SVs when working with centres
Provide a RAG rating on EV performance management.
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Beckfoot Thornton School
Bradford
2019.06 - 2021.08
Develop computer science schemes of learning with the required breadth and balance for key stage 3 - year 7, 8 and 9.
Develop ICT schemes of learning with the required breadth and balance for key stage 5 - year 12 and 13.
Plan, teach and assess engaging and creative lessons for ks3 and ks4 computer science and iMedia classes.
Develop resources for year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Provide a rapid improvement plan, corresponding support and CPD to science department in their teaching, learning and assessment of their BTEC provision for imminent examining group inspection.
Become vocational lead for 2020-2021
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Beckfoot Thornton School
Bradford
2019.06 - 2021.08
Develop computer science schemes of learning with the required breadth and balance for key stage 3 - year 7, 8 and 9.
Develop ICT schemes of learning with the required breadth and balance for key stage 5 - year 12 and 13.
Plan, teach and assess engaging and creative lessons for ks3 and ks4 computer science and iMedia classes.
Develop resources for year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Provide a rapid improvement plan, corresponding support and CPD to science department in their teaching, learning and assessment of their BTEC provision for imminent examining group inspection.
Become vocational lead for 2020-2021
BTEC QTAG Reviewer and Appeals Reviewer
Pearson PLC
London
2021.06 - 2021.07
Work with centres to review the qualifications level teacher assessed grades claimed by the centre. Identify discrepancies and pass them on to Principal QTAG Reviewer.
Review any centre's QTAGs identified not adhering to Pearson standards.
BTEC QTAG Reviewer and Appeals Reviewer
Pearson PLC
London
2021.06 - 2021.07
Work with centres to review the qualifications level teacher assessed grades claimed by the centre. Identify discrepancies and pass them on to Principal QTAG Reviewer.
Review any centre's QTAGs identified not adhering to Pearson standards.
Tutor and Assessor - NCFE Level 3 Diploma IT User Skills
Riviera Tuition Ltd
Torquay
2020.12 - 2021.07
Teach and assess a local authority child in care online.
Tutor and Assessor - NCFE Level 3 Diploma IT User Skills
Riviera Tuition Ltd
Torquay
2020.12 - 2021.07
Teach and assess a local authority child in care online.
BTEC Digital Content Production for Uniformed Protective Services
Pearson PLC
London
2020.09 - 2021.07
Work with QDAM and external stakeholders to develop digital content for Active Learn for the following qualification and units: BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services
Unit 1 Citizenship and Diversity
Unit 2 Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
Unit 6 Government and Protective Services
BTEC Digital Content Production for Uniformed Protective Services
Pearson PLC
London
2020.09 - 2021.07
Work with QDAM and external stakeholders to develop digital content for Active Learn for the following qualification and units: BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services
Unit 1 Citizenship and Diversity
Unit 2 Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
Unit 6 Government and Protective Services
BTEC Team Leader of Standards Verifiers
Pearson PLC
London
2019.09 - 2020.07
Manage a team of 8 BTEC Public Service Standards Verifiers during a BTEC Standardisation window. Provide appropriate training. Appraise their performance four times in a window via a RAG rating. Give constructive feedback for further improvement. Provide all necessary support during the Standardisation process.
BTEC Team Leader of Standards Verifiers
Pearson PLC
London
2019.09 - 2020.07
Manage a team of 8 BTEC Public Service Standards Verifiers during a BTEC Standardisation window. Provide appropriate training. Appraise their performance four times in a window via a RAG rating. Give constructive feedback for further improvement. Provide all necessary support during the Standardisation process.
BTEC Lead Standards Verifier
Pearson PLC
London
2019.09 - 2020.07
Manage a team of different sector Standards Verifiers for education centres, drawing the information together and working with Quality Nominees and Lead Internal Verifiers to determine risk levels for each programme of study.
BTEC Lead Standards Verifier
Pearson PLC
London
2019.09 - 2020.07
Manage a team of different sector Standards Verifiers for education centres, drawing the information together and working with Quality Nominees and Lead Internal Verifiers to determine risk levels for each programme of study.
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Beckfoot School
Bradford
2018.09 - 2019.06
Plan, teach and assess engaging and creative lessons for ks3 and ks4 computer science and iMedia classes.
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Beckfoot School
Bradford
2018.09 - 2019.06
Plan, teach and assess engaging and creative lessons for ks3 and ks4 computer science and iMedia classes.
Head of Applied Law
Priestley College
Warrington, United Kingdom
2013.12 - 2018.08
To manage attendance, achievement, retention and progression of learners within the department
To oversee the smooth running of the department, ensuring consistent provision across all teaching groups
To manage and motivate all departmental staff, to enable pupils to receive an education in the subject, in a positive, encouraging and effective working environment;
To hold regular department meetings in order to set standards and monitor progress against targets and to provide relevant information to the department in a timely manner;
To ensure the development of the subject, to keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and to encourage a wide range of activities to support the subject in school;
To line manage members of the department and through PMR, to foster development of individuals and of the department;
To ensure current examination syllabuses are being taught in their entirety and to keep up to date with changes;
To supervise the teaching of vocational law so that it is of an appropriate level for the year groups and ability of the students being taught.
To provide pastoral support to three tutor groups (approx. 50 learners)
To teach on AS/A2 Law; BTEC Applied Law; AS/A2 Citizenship; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma In Public Services (unit 23 Extended Research Project)
Teach Level 2 and 3 Citizenship in Public Services
Head of Applied Law
Priestley College
Warrington, United Kingdom
2013.12 - 2018.08
To manage attendance, achievement, retention and progression of learners within the department
To oversee the smooth running of the department, ensuring consistent provision across all teaching groups
To manage and motivate all departmental staff, to enable pupils to receive an education in the subject, in a positive, encouraging and effective working environment;
To hold regular department meetings in order to set standards and monitor progress against targets and to provide relevant information to the department in a timely manner;
To ensure the development of the subject, to keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and to encourage a wide range of activities to support the subject in school;
To line manage members of the department and through PMR, to foster development of individuals and of the department;
To ensure current examination syllabuses are being taught in their entirety and to keep up to date with changes;
To supervise the teaching of vocational law so that it is of an appropriate level for the year groups and ability of the students being taught.
To provide pastoral support to three tutor groups (approx. 50 learners)
To teach on AS/A2 Law; BTEC Applied Law; AS/A2 Citizenship; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma In Public Services (unit 23 Extended Research Project)
Teach Level 2 and 3 Citizenship in Public Services
Centre Quality Reviewer
Pearson PLC
London
2015.09 - 2018.07
Undertake quality management review visits to inspect whether centres conform to pearson national standards of quality and operation. Develop centre actions and recommendations to help centres with remedial action to improve internal quality.
Centre Quality Reviewer
Pearson PLC
London
2015.09 - 2018.07
Undertake quality management review visits to inspect whether centres conform to pearson national standards of quality and operation. Develop centre actions and recommendations to help centres with remedial action to improve internal quality.
Managing Director
Yuyell Safeguarding Ltd
Leeds
2016.09 - 2018.01
Develop, manage and market information and safeguarding management systems for schools.
Managing Director
Yuyell Safeguarding Ltd
Leeds
2016.09 - 2018.01
Develop, manage and market information and safeguarding management systems for schools.
BTEC Expert Examiner In Public Services
Pearson PLC
London
2015.01 - 2017.07
Undertaken over three exam periods
Undertake standardisation for expert examining for every cohort of exams.
Work carefully to maintain the required standards of accuracy when marking exams
Complete within the required timeframe
BTEC Expert Examiner In Public Services
Pearson PLC
London
2015.01 - 2017.07
Undertaken over three exam periods
Undertake standardisation for expert examining for every cohort of exams.
Work carefully to maintain the required standards of accuracy when marking exams
Complete within the required timeframe
Qualifications Development Writer And Scrutineer
Pearson PLC
London
2016.09 - 2017.07
Write Content And Exams For BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services 2020 Specifications Relating To The Following Units:
Unit 1 Citizenship And Diversity
Unit Current Affairs In Global Context
Unit 4 Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing
Unit 5 Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services
Unit 6 Government and the Protective Services
Unit 7 Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents
Unit 16 Research Skills In The Public Services
Unit 20 Technological Systems to Support Service Delivery
Qualifications Development Writer And Scrutineer
Pearson PLC
London
2016.09 - 2017.07
Write Content And Exams For BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services 2020 Specifications Relating To The Following Units:
Unit 1 Citizenship And Diversity
Unit Current Affairs In Global Context
Unit 4 Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing
Unit 5 Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services
Unit 6 Government and the Protective Services
Unit 7 Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents
Unit 16 Research Skills In The Public Services
Unit 20 Technological Systems to Support Service Delivery
BTEC Standards Verifier For Applied Law
Pearson PLC
London
2014.09 - 2015.07
Undertake sampling of learner work within defined parameters and rules to establish that assessment outcomes and internal verification processes meet national standards.
Provide sampling-related support and development to centres.
Produce reports for centres and pearson on: the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided.
Apply appropriate sanctions where it is deemed that flawed assessment or internal verification decisions or processes mean that national standards are not met.
Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial action where national standards are not being upheld
BTEC Standards Verifier For Applied Law
Pearson PLC
London
2014.09 - 2015.07
Undertake sampling of learner work within defined parameters and rules to establish that assessment outcomes and internal verification processes meet national standards.
Provide sampling-related support and development to centres.
Produce reports for centres and pearson on: the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided.
Apply appropriate sanctions where it is deemed that flawed assessment or internal verification decisions or processes mean that national standards are not met.
Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial action where national standards are not being upheld
Supply Teacher
Principal Resourcing
Leeds
2013.07 - 2013.11
Undertake supply work at the following schools:
Dixons Allerton Academy: Business Studies
Dixons City Academy: Business Studies
Supply Teacher
Principal Resourcing
Leeds
2013.07 - 2013.11
Undertake supply work at the following schools:
Dixons Allerton Academy: Business Studies
Dixons City Academy: Business Studies
Lecturer In Public Services
Calderdale College
Halifax
2012.09 - 2013.07
PTHP
Design and contextualise all assignment briefs for Uniform Public Services
Lead IV on BTEC Public Services
Teach, assess, and quality assure BTEC Level 2 and 3 Business; BTEC QCF level 3 and HND public services; ASDAN Working Skills
Personal tutor for HND class.
Lecturer In Public Services
Calderdale College
Halifax
2012.09 - 2013.07
PTHP
Design and contextualise all assignment briefs for Uniform Public Services
Lead IV on BTEC Public Services
Teach, assess, and quality assure BTEC Level 2 and 3 Business; BTEC QCF level 3 and HND public services; ASDAN Working Skills
Personal tutor for HND class.
Proprietor and Manager
Set1 Tuition Academy
Leeds
2009.09 - 2012.07
Provide one-to-one tuition English, Maths, Science for KS2, 3, 4 learners.
Provide one-to-one tuition for and 11+ Exams
Build strong relationships with parents and teachers
Monitor, assess and review progress in learners and then provide alternative intervention strategies to mitigate gaps.
Proprietor and Manager
Set1 Tuition Academy
Leeds
2009.09 - 2012.07
Provide one-to-one tuition English, Maths, Science for KS2, 3, 4 learners.
Provide one-to-one tuition for and 11+ Exams
Build strong relationships with parents and teachers
Monitor, assess and review progress in learners and then provide alternative intervention strategies to mitigate gaps.
Proprietor and Manager
Apna Tasty Bites' / Igloo Ice Cream and Desserts
Dewsbury
2006.07 - 2009.09
Conceiving different marketing strategies to promote business with the target objective of achieving 15% increase in sales year on.
Advising line management on new products for clientele; employing different pricing strategies to increase sales volume.
The transferable skill gained - not to give up during hard times, rather patience, perseverance and resilience are paramount for any tangible return.
Proprietor and Manager
Apna Tasty Bites' / Igloo Ice Cream and Desserts
Dewsbury
2006.07 - 2009.09
Conceiving different marketing strategies to promote business with the target objective of achieving 15% increase in sales year on.
Advising line management on new products for clientele; employing different pricing strategies to increase sales volume.
The transferable skill gained - not to give up during hard times, rather patience, perseverance and resilience are paramount for any tangible return.
Proprietor and Manager
Viacom Mobiles / Planet Communications
Leeds
1996.07 - 2006.07
Monitor competition, understand their pricing strategies and promotional techniques, in order to match if not better our own.
To acquire new professional clients. This role was challenging yet rewarding at the same time. What I gained was a better sense of consumer behaviour and tailoring a business needs accordingly.
A better realisation of team work i.e. how to maximise results through working in sync.
Proprietor and Manager
Viacom Mobiles / Planet Communications
Leeds
1996.07 - 2006.07
Monitor competition, understand their pricing strategies and promotional techniques, in order to match if not better our own.
To acquire new professional clients. This role was challenging yet rewarding at the same time. What I gained was a better sense of consumer behaviour and tailoring a business needs accordingly.
A better realisation of team work i.e. how to maximise results through working in sync.
Commis Chef
Marlows Fish Bar and Restaurant
Leeds
1992.07 - 1994.09
Prepare fish and chips for the restaurant and take away. Work on the till and develop positive relationships with customers
Commis Chef
Marlows Fish Bar and Restaurant
Leeds
1992.07 - 1994.09
Prepare fish and chips for the restaurant and take away. Work on the till and develop positive relationships with customers
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Computer Science and ICT
Leeds Trinity University
2018.09 - 2019.06
Masters - Leadership in Education and Public Services
Emma Pearson, Employment, Coop Academy Leeds, Assistant Principal, emma.pearson@coopacademies.co.uk, Stoney Rock Lane, Leeds, LS7 9HD, Line Manager, True, 3, 3
Natalie Jones, Employment, Coop Academy Leeds, Principal, natalie.jones@coopacademies.co.uk, Stoney Rock Lane, Leeds, LS7 9HD, Head of Centre, True, 3, 3
Timeline
BTEC Standards Verifier in IT and Computing
Pearson PLC
2024.09 - 2025.07
BTEC Standards Verifier in IT and Computing
Pearson PLC
2024.09 - 2025.07
Subject Leader of Computer Science and ICT
Co-op Academy Leeds
2023.04 - 2026.04
Subject Leader of Computer Science and ICT
Co-op Academy Leeds
2023.04 - 2026.04
Internal Quality Assurer NCFE Level 2 Creative Media (Digital Games Design)
Riviera Tuition Ltd
2022.06 - 2022.07
Internal Quality Assurer NCFE Level 2 Creative Media (Digital Games Design)
Riviera Tuition Ltd
2022.06 - 2022.07
Teacher of Business and ICT
Holy Family Catholic School
2021.09 - 2023.04
Teacher of Business and ICT
Holy Family Catholic School
2021.09 - 2023.04
BTEC Qualifications Additional Checker
Pearson PLC
2021.09 - 2022.07
BTEC Qualifications Additional Checker
Pearson PLC
2021.09 - 2022.07
BTEC Team Leader Standards Verifier UPS
Pearson
2021.09 - 2022.07
BTEC Team Leader Standards Verifier UPS
Pearson
2021.09 - 2022.07
BTEC QTAG Reviewer and Appeals Reviewer
Pearson PLC
2021.06 - 2021.07
BTEC QTAG Reviewer and Appeals Reviewer
Pearson PLC
2021.06 - 2021.07
Tutor and Assessor - NCFE Level 3 Diploma IT User Skills
Riviera Tuition Ltd
2020.12 - 2021.07
Tutor and Assessor - NCFE Level 3 Diploma IT User Skills
Riviera Tuition Ltd
2020.12 - 2021.07
BTEC Digital Content Production for Uniformed Protective Services
Pearson PLC
2020.09 - 2021.07
BTEC Digital Content Production for Uniformed Protective Services
Pearson PLC
2020.09 - 2021.07
Co-opted Governor
Princeville Primary School
2020.07 - 2026.04
Co-opted Governor
Princeville Primary School
2020.07 - 2026.04
BTEC Team Leader of Standards Verifiers
Pearson PLC
2019.09 - 2020.07
BTEC Team Leader of Standards Verifiers
Pearson PLC
2019.09 - 2020.07
BTEC Lead Standards Verifier
Pearson PLC
2019.09 - 2020.07
BTEC Lead Standards Verifier
Pearson PLC
2019.09 - 2020.07
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Beckfoot Thornton School
2019.06 - 2021.08
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Beckfoot Thornton School
2019.06 - 2021.08
Postgraduate Certificate - Computer Science and ICT
Leeds Trinity University
2018.09 - 2019.06
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Beckfoot School
2018.09 - 2019.06
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
Beckfoot School
2018.09 - 2019.06
Managing Director
Yuyell Safeguarding Ltd
2016.09 - 2018.01
Managing Director
Yuyell Safeguarding Ltd
2016.09 - 2018.01
Qualifications Development Writer And Scrutineer
Pearson PLC
2016.09 - 2017.07
Qualifications Development Writer And Scrutineer
Pearson PLC
2016.09 - 2017.07
Centre Quality Reviewer
Pearson PLC
2015.09 - 2018.07
Centre Quality Reviewer
Pearson PLC
2015.09 - 2018.07
Masters - Leadership in Education and Public Services