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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
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Niall Dalton

Niall Dalton

Castleton,Rochdale

Summary

I am an experienced technical and education professional with a strong track record of leading teams, managing specialist facilities and equipment, and delivering high-quality services within higher education. I bring extensive experience in staff development, health and safety compliance, stakeholder engagement, and service improvement, alongside strong commercial and project management skills. I am highly organised, approachable and adaptable, with a mentoring leadership style that motivates teams through change and complex operational demands. I am known for clear communication, strategic thinking, and a commitment to service excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative working.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Technical Officer - Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
Msnchester, Greater Manchester
2023.08 - Current

I support the Education team across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Brooks Building, with a particular focus on Music, Drama, Art and Sport. My role includes contributing to curriculum design and programme development, most recently through my work on creating and establishing the new BA Special and Inclusive Education degree. In addition, I lead the research and development of The Dome, a 360° immersive learning environment, where I drive innovation in experimental and inclusive teaching practice.

Finalist in the Manchester Met Staff Awards 2025 for Services Excellence.

Finalist for the Technical Services Service Excellence Award 2025

Finalist for the Health and Education Colleague of the Year 2025

Head of Department

Great Academy Ashton
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
2022.09 - 2023.08

Lead a successful music department to create new and exciting opportunities that metamophized young students lives.

Analysed and assessed data which could be used to further develop the department, the staff and the curriculum being taught in the school.

Assistant Head of Year

Rivington and Blackrod High School
Bolton, Greater Manchester
2019.10 - 2023.08

Managed ten form tutors and their 320 students, developing their curriculum, monitoring progress and managing staff and student wellness.

Leading staff meetings resulting in more efficient processes, meeting stakeholders, and Finsternis positive relationships with staff, students and their families.

Teacher

Rivington and Blackrod High School
Bolton, Greater Manchester
2018.07 - 2022.08

Design and lead successful lessons for students of all ages and abilities.

Ensuring that all students deliver on expectations throughout the year.

Teacher

Forte School of Music
Perth, Western Australia
2016.12 - 2017.09

Classroom and private music teaching for students of all ages and abilities.

Peripatetic music Teichert in Dianella Primary School, Perth, WA.

Manager

Music Central Perth
Perth, Western Australia
2016.11 - 2017.09

Manage a team of 11 teachers, client portfolio, company growth and advertising.

Developed to a second location in London, UK.

The company and all its assets were sold for profit in August 2017.

Mining Engineer

Self-Employed
Limavady, Northern Ireland
2012.05 - 2016.09

Write, record and mix music for both independent artists but also artists on major labels such as Universal Music Group.

Teacher

Causeway School of Music
Coleraine , Northern Ireland
2008.09 - 2016.09

Teaching private piano, guitar and brass to students aged 4 to 65+.

Managing timetables and invoicing of the students

SEND Teacher

Something Special
Eglinton, Northern Ireland
2010.09 - 2013.09

Teach music, technology and essential skills to adults with Special Educational Needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Ulster University
Northern Ireland
09/2006 - 07/2009

Masters - Music (Music Composition, Technology and SEN Education)

Ulster University
Northern Ireland
09/2009 - 10/2011

PGCE - Secondary Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09/2017 - 06/2018

Skills

  • Management
  • Technical Support
  • Data Analysis
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Organisitional
  • Effective Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Risk assessment capability
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance

Affiliations

  • Rugby
  • Crossfit
  • Coffee
  • Music
  • Traveling

Certification

Certifications relevant to this job role:

First Aider - 2024

Ladder Association user and inspector - 2024

TSAD Training - 2024 and 2025

MI Talent Project Management 2025

Simple Rules for Smarter Decisions 2025

References

Antony Tibbetts

Technical Manager - Health and Education

A.Tibbetts@mmu.ac.uk

0161 247 5343

Timeline

Technical Officer - Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
2023.08 - Current

Head of Department

Great Academy Ashton
2022.09 - 2023.08

Assistant Head of Year

Rivington and Blackrod High School
2019.10 - 2023.08

Teacher

Rivington and Blackrod High School
2018.07 - 2022.08

Teacher

Forte School of Music
2016.12 - 2017.09

Manager

Music Central Perth
2016.11 - 2017.09

Mining Engineer

Self-Employed
2012.05 - 2016.09

SEND Teacher

Something Special
2010.09 - 2013.09

Teacher

Causeway School of Music
2008.09 - 2016.09

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Ulster University
09/2006 - 07/2009

Masters - Music (Music Composition, Technology and SEN Education)

Ulster University
09/2009 - 10/2011

PGCE - Secondary Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
09/2017 - 06/2018
Niall Dalton