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Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Wales

Summary

Wales based, willing to travel as part of a hybrid role, seeking a senior executive position.

I am a visionary leader with a track record of shaping organisational culture and securing transformational change management projects that benefit communities and stakeholders. I lead large teams of staff and spearhead strategic and operational excellence in the pursuit of corporate aims and objectives. I am committed to providing innovative solutions to complex leadership problems and excel within a forward-thinking and driven professional climate. I am responsible for the professional learning and development needs of staff and leaders in order to enhance employee performance, support organisational growth, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. I shape the learning culture within my organisation and strategically operate a multi-million-pound budget. I set the professional tone for those around me, implementing a team-oriented leadership style. As a strategic thinker, I operate with a very high level of integrity and emotional intelligence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Headteacher

Brecon High School
01.2019 - Current
  • The objective of this role is to support the school following a challenging inspection
  • I was nominated to lead the school as a result of the impact of my leadership within a previous Authority and was initially seconded as Headteacher for a year before accepting the substantive position in February 2020
  • I have spearheaded improvements against a range of inspection recommendations and have successfully managed a large restructure of roles and responsibilities to meet the needs of the school
  • I have improved the school across a range of Key Performance Indicators and have secured growth in pupil numbers by nearly 30% during my tenure
  • I lead and manage +55 staff and am responsible for the professional tone, ethos and vision that fosters a collaborative environment
  • I deploy a £3.6M budget and align financial resources with strategic aims and objectives
  • I lead the development of all long-term strategic plans and review these in conjunction with improvement priorities
  • I ensure compliance with all HR, Health & Safety, and regulatory standards
  • Spearheaded a cross-functional team in delivering a new £22M state-of-the-art facility, successfully establishing new organisational structures and efficient working practices
  • Successfully saved £750,000 for the school over the course of three financial years, transforming financial operational practices and ensuring compliance with external auditors
  • Regional Budget Forum representative, contributing to strategic planning for resource and financial distribution
  • Successfully implemented a positive and inclusive organisational culture, securing Regional Training Provider status for digital optimisation of procedures and internal systems

Senior Deputy Headteacher

Porth County Community School
09.2013 - 12.2018
  • Following the conclusion of my two-year contract as Headteacher I retained my substantive position and became the Senior Deputy Headteacher of a newly established 3-16 all-through school
  • The objective of this role was to successfully secure the management of change process and bring together staff from different schools to establish a new staff body
  • I was responsible for learning and teaching across the all-through setting as well as professional development and training, emphasising performance excellence and accountability
  • I was an integral member of a large Senior Leadership Team and effectively contributed to the leadership and operational management of all stakeholders
  • Established and maintained robust working relationships with staff and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture that focused upon continuous improvement using Learning Management Systems
  • Known for outstanding contributions and leadership abilities, leading to being head-hunted for a prestigious position based on the significant impact of my work performance

Headteacher (two-year contract)

Porth County Community School
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Due to the retirement of the Headteacher, I was promoted lead the school during a period of closure and re-opening into a new 3-16 school
  • The objective of this role was to lead the strategic direction of the school and the management of a large Senior Leadership Team in the pursuit of improvement and attainment of a range of inspection outcomes
  • I was responsible for the strategic management of a £4.5M budget and aligned fiscal decisions with local and national priorities
  • My role required me to spearhead the project scope of a £7.5M infrastructure upgrade to the school estate and secure the successful acquisition and merger of four schools into a new all-through setting to serve the local community
  • I enhanced staff recruitment and retention and the management of all HR, Health & Safety, and regulatory compliance
  • Recognised for exceptional leadership and work ethic, becoming Headteacher at 35
  • Successfully achieved new records for the organisation in a range of Key Performance Indicators, reflecting effective interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills
  • Achieved national 'Centre of Excellence' status for the implementation of digital systems for all stakeholders, acknowledging innovative implementation and usage
  • Secured national recognition with ‘Lead Creative School’ status from the Arts Council of Wales

Senior Deputy Headteacher

Porth County Community School
09.2011 - 09.2013
  • I was promoted to Senior Deputy Headteacher due to the impact of my work as Deputy Headteacher
  • The objective of this role was to lead upon improving learning and teaching within the school as well as the standard of work produced by pupils
  • I worked directly with Heads of Department to improve their pedagogical practice and enhance their self-evaluation processes
  • I line managed a large number of subject areas and was accountable for the leadership of the professional learning experiences of all staff
  • I formed and led a Coaching team and directed the quality of work across the school
  • I was an integral member of the school Senior Leadership Team, becoming the trained Estyn inspection nominee on behalf of the school during
  • Served as qualified lead nominee during the inspection process, showcasing leadership in educational standards
  • Initiated an inclusive and supportive professional culture, enhancing learning and teaching quality as well as equality and diversity
  • Team Leader for a professional coaching team, championing excellence for all

Assistant Principal, Head of Sixth Form

South Dartmoor Community College
09.2012 - 08.2013
  • The objective of this role was to cover the maternity leave of the post holder
  • I was promoted to lead a large Sixth Form of 350 pupils within a school of +1650 pupils and +100 staff members for a period of 12 months alongside my role of Subject Leader
  • I was tasked with managing all Faculty Leads and ensuring they were delivering excellent learning and teaching experiences across all subjects
  • I managed the UCAS process and managed +30 A Level and vocational courses
  • I ensured that pupils experienced the highest quality pastoral care and was responsible for all post-16 safeguarding matters
  • Recognised for securing outcomes that placed the school within the top 16% of highest-performing organisations nationally, securing record-breaking Key Performance Indicators for the organisation
  • Secured the highest ALIS Value-Added score in a decade for the institution
  • Successfully secured growth in post-16 pupil numbers of +10% during my tenure

Assistant Principal, Assessment for Learning and Pupil Interventions

South Dartmoor Community College
09.2007 - 08.2013
  • Due to my success as the Head of Sixth Form, I was retained within the College Leadership Team as an Assistant Principal and contributed to the operational management of the second largest college in Devon which served a catchment area of 350 square miles
  • The objective of this role was to develop a bespoke learning management system that would enhance learning and teaching practice across the college
  • I spearheaded an Assessment for Learning system that made a significant impact upon the quality of learning with the college as well as the attainment made by pupils
  • I was also responsible for managing pupil intervention planning to support pupils needing additional support and interventions
  • Designed, developed and implemented digital systems that aligned organisational change with strategic plans
  • My work was cited as exemplary practice and published nationally at the time to support other schools in their pursuit of improvement
  • Successfully enhanced the professional learning and development needs of all staff, securing notable improvements in pedagogical practice and enhancing college attainment across a range of Key Performance Indicators

Deputy Headteacher, Safeguarding, Pupil Wellbeing and Inclusion

Porth County Community School
09.2009 - 09.2011
  • The objective of this role was to contribute to the leadership and operational management of +850 pupils and +80 staff members
  • I was the Designated Safeguarding Lead and managed a large pastoral team
  • I developed bespoke pupil management systems that enhanced stakeholder engagement and the school’s work with a range of external agencies
  • My work directly contributed to improving the school across a range of Key Performance Indicators, including the improvement of attendance rates and the reduction of Fixed Term Exclusions by more than 50%
  • My work was cited as best practice and was shared regionally for other schools to adopt
  • Designed and implemented a custom analytical system which supported leaders in their strategic work and significantly improved a range of Key Performance Indicators
  • Conducted in-depth analysis and reporting on organisational performance to stakeholders, modelling effective digital management strategies

Subject Leader

South Dartmoor Community College
09.2003 - 08.2007
  • The objective of this role was to lead two Faculties in the pursuit of excellent learning and teaching experiences for all pupils
  • During my tenure I successfully trebled learner numbers at GCSE and doubled learner numbers at A Level
  • I led a team of 10 staff and continually developed teaching and learning pedagogical practice
  • I attained record-breaking outcomes and outperformed national averages by +25%, making them the highest across all non-core subjects
  • My work was cited as exemplary practice and featured within an Ofsted inspection report
  • Achieved regional and national recognition for the strength of my outcomes which were shared with other schools as an example of best practice

Teacher of Humanities and Faculty Second

Tavistock Community College
09.2003 - 08.2007
  • The objective of this role was to develop teaching resources and pedagogical practice in order to provide consistently strong learning experiences to pupils
  • I became the 2nd in the Faculty in my third year of teaching and supported my Faculty lead in the leadership of staff and pupils
  • I was nominated as a ‘Leader of the Future’ within my first year of teaching by the Specialist Schools Trust due to the quality of my work and impact made when completing my Qualified Teacher status during my opening year at the college
  • My work was cited as best practice as featured within an Ofsted inspection report
  • Successfully developed the department into a Faculty by successfully acquiring additional subjects and delivering these to a high standard

Education

National Professional Qualification for Headship - Level 7 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework

Welsh Government
01.2017

Qualified Estyn Peer Inspector -

Estyn
01.2017

Aspiring Headteacher Programme -

Insight Network
01.2015

Leadership Pathways Programme -

National College of School Leadership
01.2011

Leaders of the Future Programme -

Specialist School Trust
01.2005

Post Graduate Certification in Education - Religious Education

University of Exeter
01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Theology

Cardiff University
01.2002

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Acquisitions & Mergers
  • People & Operations Management
  • Coaching Employees
  • Board Governance
  • Safeguarding
  • Strategic Budget Management
  • HR Resourcing & Staff Recruitment
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Design & Implementation of Training Programs
  • Team Line Management & Performance Appraisal

Educationandprofessionallearning

  • National Professional Qualification for Headship, Welsh Government, 2017
  • Qualified Estyn Peer Inspector, Estyn, 2017
  • Aspiring Headteacher Programme, Insight Network, 2015
  • Leadership Pathways Programme, National College of School Leadership, 2011
  • Leaders of the Future Programme, Specialist School Trust, 2005
  • Post Graduate Certification in Education, Religious Education, University of Exeter, 2003
  • Bachelor of Arts - BA, Theology, Cardiff University, 2002

Work Availability

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Certification

  • Educational Leadership Certification - [State] Department of Education.
  • Art Educator Certificate (AEC) - National Art Education Association.
  • Secondary Education Certificate - [State] Department of Education.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Skiing

Running

Road Cycling

Blood Donation

Volunteering for good causes

Timeline

Headteacher

Brecon High School
01.2019 - Current

Senior Deputy Headteacher

Porth County Community School
09.2013 - 12.2018

Headteacher (two-year contract)

Porth County Community School
09.2013 - 09.2015

Assistant Principal, Head of Sixth Form

South Dartmoor Community College
09.2012 - 08.2013

Senior Deputy Headteacher

Porth County Community School
09.2011 - 09.2013

Deputy Headteacher, Safeguarding, Pupil Wellbeing and Inclusion

Porth County Community School
09.2009 - 09.2011

Assistant Principal, Assessment for Learning and Pupil Interventions

South Dartmoor Community College
09.2007 - 08.2013

Subject Leader

South Dartmoor Community College
09.2003 - 08.2007

Teacher of Humanities and Faculty Second

Tavistock Community College
09.2003 - 08.2007

Qualified Estyn Peer Inspector -

Estyn

Aspiring Headteacher Programme -

Insight Network

Leadership Pathways Programme -

National College of School Leadership

Leaders of the Future Programme -

Specialist School Trust

Post Graduate Certification in Education - Religious Education

University of Exeter

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Theology

Cardiff University

National Professional Qualification for Headship - Level 7 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework

Welsh Government

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