Nichola Taberner
Leeds,West Yorkshire, England
Summary
I am a driven and seasoned leader who has a proven track record of impact regardless of the strategic remit I am tasked with. I am a relentless leader that continually strives for excellence in all aspects of my roles but also of the areas that I lead.
As an integral member of our leadership, my expertise and diligent leadership was reflected in our recent Ofsted report as it cited that 'Leaders have planned an ambitious and exciting curriculum for pupils. They place a high value on all learning across the range of subjects.' 'In every subject, leaders have thought carefully about the best ways of building pupils’ knowledge and skills over time.'
My continued drive for impact has meaning that this year will see our academies best results with predicted improvements of upwards of 20% in grades 4/5's in English and Maths. This is down to continued analyse of pupil progress and quality assurance at all levels to ensure the correct targeted intervention is available and continually reviewed.
With Delta Academies Trust being one of the largest Trust's nationally, I am the 'go to person' regarding PHSCE and the wider experiences of students. To date I have supported over 20 academies both within our trust and further afield. 5 of the academies I have worked closely with have achieved an Outstanding grading from Ofsted for their Curriculum and PHCSE design and implementation.
Successes to date -
- Head of Department - 100% A*- C in GCSE PE and Dance (80 students)
- Progress 8 for KS4 in subjects taught - +2.75 (Dance) +1.65 (PE - BTEC)
- A level Dance teacher and examiner
- BTEC Quality nominee for centre
- Obtained 4 nationally recognised awards for 2 different academies- Leading Parent Partnership x2, Wellbeing Awards and the SMSC Award
- Outstanding at Ofsted - In my academy but also supported 5 others
- Teaching and Learning Lead - Progress 8 score across the academy from -1.2 to +0.28 in 12 months
- Attendance and Behaviour Lead - 3% attendance increase in 3 months and FTE reduction from 68% to 40%
- Reduction in alternative provision costs from £44,000 to £12,000
- ITT lead trainer for PE and Dance across the Trust
- 100% pass rate for ITT's
- Secured £36,000 funding to develop Project W to support disadvantaged students in raiding aspirations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Vice Principal
Delta Academies Trust and De Lacy Academy
Pontefract, Wakefield
2020.09 - Current
I am currently lead on Deep Experience and Quality of Education at an Outstanding secondary Academy.
Deep Experience This includes ensuring our curriculum is woven together via the PHSCE statutory guidance as well as a robust careers, tutoring and wider experience programme. I also oversee all community engagement and stakeholder quality assurance. I analyse data to ensure that all key groups are able to access all aspects of the academy as well as work closely with feeder primary schools and colleges to ensure transition at all levels is effective.
Quality of Education This remit includes ensuring our curriculum offer not only meets statuary guidelines but is empowering for all. This is done through my diligent leadership of middle management, Teaching and Learning, Assessment, Staff CPD, Appraisals and Curriculum design and adaptations. I also work closely with our exams officer and timetable lead person to ensure our curriculum design aligns with awarding bodies.
Assistant Principal
The Laurel Academy
Mexborough, South Yorkshire
2016.09 - 2020.08
2018 - 2020 -Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning
· Appraisal for whole school, Lead on support plans, CPD calendar and staff training.
· QA of Teaching and Learning and progress data.
· Middle leadership development
· NQT/ITT/ECT lead.
· Recruitment of staff
· Presenting to Governors, parents, and other key stakeholders
· Line Management of Non EBacc subjects
· Quality assurance of all progress and achievement measures in these areas.
2016 - 2018 -Assistant Principal – Behaviour and Attendance
· Whole school behaviour and attendance lead
· Creation of policies and structures to improve behaviour and attendance
· Rewards
· Safeguarding
· Assemblies and whole school culture
· Working with external agencies to support behaviour
· Alternative Provision
· Creation and monitoring of the Isolation room, PLC and Bridge
· Overseeing FTE’s and managed moves
Curriculum Leader for All non EBacc Subjects PACT
Mexborough Academy
Mexborough, South Yorkshire
2013.09 - 2016.08
· Curriculum planning and monitoring across 13 subjects
· Appraisal of all areas
· Quality Assurance
· Exams/Intervention planning
· Data and progress
· ITT/NQT lead
· Recruitment
Faculty Leader of PE and Dance
Mexborough Academy
Mexborough, South Yorkshire
2011.09 - 2013.08
· Curriculum planning and monitoring
· Appraisal of all areas
· Quality Assurance
· Exams/Intervention planning
· Data and progress
· ITT/NQT lead
· Recruitment
Head of PE and Dance
St Thomas a Becket Catholic College
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
2002.09 - 2011.08
Curriculum planning and monitoring
· Appraisal of all areas
· Quality Assurance
· Exams/Intervention planning
· Data and progress
· ITT/NQT lead
· Recruitment
Education
NPQH - National Headteacher Qulaification
University College London
London 2021.04 - 2022.10
NVQ Level 3 - Safeguarding
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Safer Recruitment
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism Awareness
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Child Protection Advanced
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Equality and Diversity
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Prevent
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Data Protection
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Mental Health First Aid
MHFA
2021.02 -
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds 1998.09 - 2002.08
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Science
Thomas Danby College
Leeds 1996.09 - 1998.08
A-Levels - German, French, General Studies
Temple Moor High School
Leeds 1994.09 - 1996.08
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Art, French, German
Temple Morr High School
Leeds 1992.09 - 1994.08
Skills
- Educational innovation
- Knowledge of ofsted standards
- Academic assessment proficiency
- Team Leadership
- Staff development and management
- Student achievement
- Curriculum implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Strategic leadership
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship building and networking
- Documentation development
- Ofsted inspection familiarity
- Event planning
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Safeguarding
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Safer Recruitment
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism Awareness
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Child Protection Advanced
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Equality and Diversity
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Prevent
Educare
2024.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Data Protection
Educare
2024.10 -
NPQH - National Headteacher Qulaification
University College London
2021.04 - 2022.10
NVQ Level 3 - Mental Health First Aid
MHFA
2021.02 -
Associate Vice Principal
Delta Academies Trust and De Lacy Academy
2020.09 - Current
Assistant Principal
The Laurel Academy
2016.09 - 2020.08
Curriculum Leader for All non EBacc Subjects PACT
Mexborough Academy
2013.09 - 2016.08
Faculty Leader of PE and Dance
Mexborough Academy
2011.09 - 2013.08
Head of PE and Dance
St Thomas a Becket Catholic College
2002.09 - 2011.08
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Leeds Metropolitan University
1998.09 - 2002.08
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Science
Thomas Danby College
1996.09 - 1998.08
A-Levels - German, French, General Studies
Temple Moor High School
1994.09 - 1996.08
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Art, French, German
Temple Morr High School
1992.09 - 1994.08