Neil Turner
Poole,Dorset
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong background in computer applications for music creation, data analysis, and educational purposes. Proficient in Microsoft software, with experience in teaching and creating various documents such as letters and spreadsheets. Demonstrates leadership and teamwork skills through organising concerts and collaborating with schools for joint events. Skilled in diplomacy and tact when handling challenging situations with colleagues, parents, or customers. Experienced GCSE examiner at a national level, adept at budget management and public speaking. Committed to leveraging these skills to contribute effectively to future roles within the education or event management sectors.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Music/ Timetable and Data Manager
Woking High School
Woking, Surrey
2008.01 - 2026.08
- In charge of designing and teaching the Music curriculum for Years 7 to 11 in school
- Creating the whole school timetable each year as part of a team
- Gathering student data to share with students and parents and for internal analysis by all staff
Teacher of Music & Head of Music
Selsdon High School
Croydon, Surrey
1997.12 - 2007.12
- Delivering an existing curriculum to students in Years 7 to 11
- Developing the curriculum to ensure that it was in line with current government requirements
- Introducing music technology to curriculum lessons when funding became available
Self employed musician
Pop group - Orlando (signed to WEA records)
Croydon, Surrey
1996.09 - 2007.12
- Composing and performing songs as part of a band
- Recording songs in a professional recording studio
- Hiring additional musicians in line with Musicians Union rules
Music Teacher
Feltham High School
Feltham, Hounslow
1995.09 - 1996.08
- Following the Newly Qualified Teacher programme to become a fully qualified classroom teacher
- Teaching the existing Music curriculum to students in Year 7 to 11 as part of a small team
Sales assistant
Our Price Music
Poole, Dorset
1990.11 - 1991.09
- Serving customers in a music shop. Popular formats for music at the time were CD, vinyl, cassettes and VHS videos
- Ensuing money taken during each day matched with receipts that were issued to customers
- Ordering new stock as existing stock was sold
Education
PGCE (11- 18 years) - Music teaching
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 1994.09 - 1995.07
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 1991.10 - 1994.07
A-Levels - Music and Business Studies
Poole Grammar School
Poole 1988.09 - 1990.07
GCSEs - Maths, English, French, Geography, History, Economics, Music
Poole Grammar School
Poole 1984.09 - 1988.07
Skills
Extensive use of computers, for Music creation, timetable creation and data gathering and analysis
Extensive use of Microsoft software, both in teaching students how to use these programs and for personal use when creating letters, spreadsheets, promotional materials and mail merges
Working as part of a team, either as a contributor or as a leader, depending on the task
Organising and staging a variety of concerts, either in school or in the local community Some of theses required liaising with other schools to create a joint event
Diplomacy, tactfulness and calmness when dealing with difficult colleagues, disgruntled parents of students or unhappy customers when working in the retail sector
GCSE examining at a national level
Budget management
Public speaking
Affiliations
- Listening to music and learning about a wide range of music that I have not previously heard.
- Cooking
- Reading
- Films and TV
Timeline
Head of Music/ Timetable and Data Manager
Woking High School
2008.01 - 2026.08
Teacher of Music & Head of Music
Selsdon High School
1997.12 - 2007.12
Self employed musician
Pop group - Orlando (signed to WEA records)
1996.09 - 2007.12
Music Teacher
Feltham High School
1995.09 - 1996.08
PGCE (11- 18 years) - Music teaching
Kingston University
1994.09 - 1995.07
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Kingston University
1991.10 - 1994.07
Sales assistant
Our Price Music
1990.11 - 1991.09
A-Levels - Music and Business Studies
Poole Grammar School
1988.09 - 1990.07
GCSEs - Maths, English, French, Geography, History, Economics, Music
Poole Grammar School
1984.09 - 1988.07