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Pete Barry

Manchester

Summary

Goal-oriented professional, skilled leader and analytical problem-solver versed in budget planning, staff oversight and educational programme management. Uses relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections and enhance operations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of Mathematics

Bedford High School
Leigh, Wigan
09.2019 - Current

Oversee department of 12 teachers.

Accountable for results and progress of department.

Accountable for standard of teaching and learning within department.

Implement and monitor schemes of learning and assessment across KS3 and KS4.

Accountable for Performance Management of staff in department.

Oversee intervention strategy of department.

Support staff on improvement plans where necessary.

Quality Assurance of standards in department through book looks, observations and data analysis.

Organisation of fortnightly departmental meetings and CPD.

Head of Mathematics

Co-op Academy
Walkden, Salford
01.2018 - 08.2019

Oversaw department of 10 teachers.

Accountable for results and progress of department.

Accountable for standard of teaching and learning within department.

Implemented and monitored schemes of learning and assessment across KS3 and KS4.

Accountable for Performance Management of staff in department.

Oversee intervention strategy of department.

Supported staff on improvement plans where necessary.

Quality Assurance of standards in department through book looks, observations and data analysis.

Organisation of fortnightly departmental meetings and CPD.

Assistant Head of Mathematics

Culcheth High School
Culcheth, Warrington
09.2016 - 12.2017

Supported Head of Faculty in day to day running of department.

Led staff CPD on Further Mathematics teaching and learning.

Taught across KS3 and KS4.

Mentored Early Careers Teacher.

Assistant Head of Mathematics

Chorlton High School
Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester
09.2010 - 08.2016

Supported head of faculty in day to day running of department.

Responsible for planning and delivering staff CPD sessions.

Quality Assurance of departmental policy and performance.

Liaised with University of Manchester including delivery of sessions to trainee teachers.

Line management of 4 teachers per year.

Mentored Early Career Teachers.

Coached staff in other subject areas.

Key account manager

ANSA Elevators
Chadderton, Manchester
06.2007 - 07.2010

Employed exceptional rapport-building skills to nurture key relationships.

Reviewed established objectives and action plans on frequent basis to verify alignment with client needs.

Provided first-class client services, from onboarding to daily account management.

Cultivated and sustained critical partnerships with clients to support consistent satisfaction.

Collaborated with sales team to onboard and integrate new customers.

Assisted in day to day management of 20 Service Engineers and 4 administrative staff.

IT help desk agent

Shell
Wythenshawe, Manchester
10.2006 - 06.2007

Troubleshot operating systems, hardware and software problems to identify root causes.

Employed advanced troubleshooting and expert application knowledge to solve system user interface problems.

Supported loading of peripheral equipment with selected materials.

Installed new software for users and monitored version and patch update requirements.

Distilled complex technical information into easily digestible instructions for end-users.

Answered user questions about hardware and software operation to help resolve problems.

Clerical assistant

Manchester Register Office
Manchester
04.2005 - 10.2006

Responded to telephone, email, and in-person enquiries from members of public.

Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.

Arranged filing systems for easy use and retrieval by personnel.

Production assistant

Manchester International Festival
Manchester
02.2005 - 04.2005

Communicated clearly with people at different levels in fast-paced environment.

Used initiative to complete tasks with minimal instructions and supervision.

Liaised with different departments for smooth execution of production activities.

Education

PGCE - Secondary education

University of Manchester
Manchester
09.2010 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies and Portuguese

University of Leeds
Leeds
09.2000 - 06.2004

A-Levels - Economics, French, German, Mathematics

St Mary's Sixth Form, Astley
Manchester
09.1998 - 07.2000

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Science, French, German, History, Design Technology, IT, RE

St Mary's High School, Astley
Manchester
09.1993 - 07.1998

Skills

  • Department management
  • Logistical planning
  • Presenting and communicating
  • Strategic planning
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Data analysis

Languages

English
Native
Portuguese
Advanced

Timeline

Head of Mathematics

Bedford High School
09.2019 - Current

Head of Mathematics

Co-op Academy
01.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Head of Mathematics

Culcheth High School
09.2016 - 12.2017

Assistant Head of Mathematics

Chorlton High School
09.2010 - 08.2016

PGCE - Secondary education

University of Manchester
09.2010 - 07.2011

Key account manager

ANSA Elevators
06.2007 - 07.2010

IT help desk agent

Shell
10.2006 - 06.2007

Clerical assistant

Manchester Register Office
04.2005 - 10.2006

Production assistant

Manchester International Festival
02.2005 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies and Portuguese

University of Leeds
09.2000 - 06.2004

A-Levels - Economics, French, German, Mathematics

St Mary's Sixth Form, Astley
09.1998 - 07.2000

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Science, French, German, History, Design Technology, IT, RE

St Mary's High School, Astley
09.1993 - 07.1998
Pete Barry