Peter Ford
Lyme Regis,Dorset
Summary
I am an organised and dependable leader with over twenty years of experience. I have been successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude, gaining excellent results along the way. I am looking to change the direction of my career, using the transferable skills of being a methodical and organised leader, who fosters positive relationships with a motivational style of leadership that meets team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Headteacher
Robert Blake School
Bridgwater, Somerset
09.2017 - Current
- Led team of teaching and support staff, overseeing appraisals against KPIs.
- Responsibility for safety and welfare of approximately 1100 students.
- Designated Safeguarding Lead - which includes delivery of training and CPD on safeguarding matters to all staff, along with monitoring effective safeguarding within the school.
- Co-ordinated extracurricular programmes, broadening students' educational experiences.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents for improved student support, often using interpersonal skills as a contact for parental enquiries or complaints.
- Point of contact at school; meeting with external agencies and services teams including CAMHS, Police and Social Care.
- Responsibility for oversight of budgets, including departmental and government whole school funding.
- Analysis of performance data, generating reports and presenting to key stakeholders.
- Led parent-teacher meetings, fostering open dialogue regarding student progress and concerns.
- Promoted positive behaviour amongst students by introducing effective behaviour via rewards, recognition and consequences system.
- Introduction of strategic oversight for new initiatives such as SMHL, transition and website content.
- Teaching responsibilities for a number of subjects.
Assistant Headteacher
Small Heath School
Muntz Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Oversight of timetabling and logistics regarding staffing and ensuring quality experiences for students on two sites.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents for improved student support.
- Liaised effectively with local community organisations, strengthening school-community ties.
- Advocated for continuous professional development for staff members, resulting in higher levels of safety.
- Transition of students to new school, ensuring that parents and students were reassured and kept informed of events.
- Line management of several staff, including appraisal systems.
- Teaching responsibilities, including adapting to teach some subjects out my specialism.
Head of Department
The Streetly Academy
Streetly, Walsall
09.2008 - 12.2014
- Ensured high-quality delivery of teaching and learning through stringent QA oversight.
- Co-ordinated inter-departmental meetings to promote open communication and collaborative solutions.
- Developed new systems to enhance performance and evaluated curriculum choices.
- Delegated tasks effectively, fostering accountability and a culture of high performance.
- Managed team members, conducting appraisals and addressing performance issues as necessary.
- Reported performance metrics to Headteacher and Governors for strategic insights.
- Presented on whole school matters to staff, fulfilling additional responsibilities.
- Liaised with parents and carers regarding concerns over student performance or behaviour.
- Created robust reporting systems to track departmental progress accurately.
- Teacher and Tutor.
Head of Department
Bishop Walsh School
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
09.2005 - 08.2008
- Managed line responsibilities for departmental staff to enhance performance.
- Ensured consistent teaching and learning approaches across department activities.
- Formulated budget plans to optimise resource allocation and utilisation.
- Oversaw teaching and learning to achieve high student outcomes.
- Handled quality assurance for vocational courses, liaising with exam boards.
- Reported school performance metrics to Headteacher and Governors.
- Conducted teaching responsibilities to maintain educational standards.
Teacher of Business Studies
St Francis of Assisi CTC
Aldridge, Walsall
09.2002 - 08.2005
- Initially undertook training at the school for teacher status, before being offered a permanent position.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Involvement with extra-curricular opportunities for students.
Branch Manager
Mobile Money Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
11.1997 - 08.2002
- Managed day-to-day operations to ensure smooth running of the branch.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for continuous employee development, holding staff to account at all times.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining the company's reputation.
- Oversight of financial reporting for the branch and ensuring all banking was reconciled.
- Decision making on promotional strategies for the business.
- Reporting on performance to Company Director.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Certificate to Teach
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 09.2001 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
University of Lincolnshire and Humberside
Hull, Kingston upon Hull 09.1993 - 07.1997
A-Levels - Business Studies (B), Sociology (D), Economics (C), General Studies (D)
Evesham High School Sixth Form
Evesham, Worcestershire 09.1991 - 07.1993
GCSEs - English (C), Maths (C), English Literature (C), Economics (B), Social Science (B), History (C)
Evesham High School
Evesham, Worcestershire 09.1989 - 06.1991
Skills
- Teaching, assessment and providing feedback
- Leadership and management
- Logistical planning for events
- Leading by example and gaining staff trust/buy-in
- Strategic policy review, development and deployment
- Staff appraisals and performance evaluation
- Student welfare and safeguarding
- School performance reviews and report writing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Headteacher
Robert Blake School
09.2017 - Current
Assistant Headteacher
Small Heath School
01.2015 - 08.2017
Head of Department
The Streetly Academy
09.2008 - 12.2014
Head of Department
Bishop Walsh School
09.2005 - 08.2008
Teacher of Business Studies
St Francis of Assisi CTC
09.2002 - 08.2005
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Certificate to Teach
University of Wolverhampton
09.2001 - 06.2002
Branch Manager
Mobile Money Ltd
11.1997 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
University of Lincolnshire and Humberside
09.1993 - 07.1997
A-Levels - Business Studies (B), Sociology (D), Economics (C), General Studies (D)
Evesham High School Sixth Form
09.1991 - 07.1993
GCSEs - English (C), Maths (C), English Literature (C), Economics (B), Social Science (B), History (C)
Evesham High School
09.1989 - 06.1991
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