Richard Nash
West Wickham,Select
Summary
A dynamic teacher with strong classroom management skills demonstrated through 20 years of classroom experience.
Proven ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, staff and administration. Clear communicator who prioritises students' success, as well as their holistic development.
A compassionate, creative and effective as a teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team as proven with over a decade of experience as a curriculum leader where the results have remained excellent and the size of the cohort has increased year on year.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Computing Department and Teacher
Langley Park School for Boys
Beckenham, Bromley
09.2020 - Current
- Manage a department of 5 specialist Computing Teachers
- Around 200 GCSE students (Yr10 & Yr11) each year, between 100-150 A Level students (Yr12 & Yr13) each year.
- Developed engaging curriculum plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Delivered professional development courses for Computing teachers through the NCCE and STEM institutions.
Company director
Benkoski Property Solutions Ltd
West Wickham, Bromley
09.2018 - 04.2023
- Created successful import contracts with multiple suppliers across EU.
- Enhanced company image by implementing a comprehensive brand strategy.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Drove business growth with strategic planning and forecasting.
Head of Computing Department and Teacher
Langley Park School For Boys
Beckenham, Bromley
09.2005 - 09.2018
- Manage a department of 5 specialist Computing Teachers
- Around 200 GCSE students (Yr10 & Yr11) each year, between 100-150 A Level students (Yr12 & Yr13) each year.
- Developed engaging curriculum plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Delivered professional development courses for Computing teachers through the NCCE and STEM institutions.
Education
PGCE - IT/Computing in Secondary Education
Kings College
London 09.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
Bournemouth University
Poole 09.1999 - 06.2004
A-Levels -
Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst 09.1996 - 06.1998
GCSEs -
Hounsdown School
Southampton 09.1992 - 07.1996
Skills
- Track record of success in delivering the highest standards and achieving outstanding results
- Experience in staff training and Professional Development Leading
- Curriculum development
- Devising and implementing strategies to raise achievement
- Extensive experience in KS3, KS4, KS5 teaching and curriculum planning
- Dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Head of Department
- Successful coach for the U18 Football team
Affiliations
- Football
- Outdoor activities & watersports
Certification
- Key stage 3 and GCSE Computer Science certificate - Certificate awarded by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Teach secondary computing - Certificate awarded by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- A level Computer Science subject knowledge - Certificate awarded by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Certified Professional Development Leader with NCCE/STEM
Timeline
Head of Computing Department and Teacher
Langley Park School for Boys
09.2020 - Current
Company director
Benkoski Property Solutions Ltd
09.2018 - 04.2023
Head of Computing Department and Teacher
Langley Park School For Boys
09.2005 - 09.2018
PGCE - IT/Computing in Secondary Education
Kings College
09.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
Bournemouth University
09.1999 - 06.2004
A-Levels -
Brockenhurst College
09.1996 - 06.1998
GCSEs -
Hounsdown School
09.1992 - 07.1996
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