Sarah Pashley
Cottingham,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in inspirational leadership, creative thinking, strategic planning, and effective communication. Adept at driving organisational success through innovative strategies and clear vision. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Principal
Ron Dearing University Technical College
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2016.09 - Current
- Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the UTC.
- Steered Ron Dearing UTC from inception to national recognition as one of the country's leading schools.
- Established an employer-led educational approach, enhancing curriculum relevance and providing a talent pipeline for employers.
- Cultivated robust partnerships with employers and community organisations.
- Nurtured a positive school culture that personalised education for individual students.
- Achieved Outstanding judgement from Ofsted in May 2025 for two consecutive inspections.
Education Consultant
Ron Dearing UTC
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2020.01 - Current
- Supported schools and colleges to improve their educational provision and Ofsted judgements.
- Carried out quality assurance of educational provision to identify improvement areas.
- Provided support for Senior Leaders to develop Improvement Plans to drive improvements.
- Provided training for staff.
- Supported Governing Boards to understand the strengths and improvement areas of their organisations and hold senior leaders to account effectively.
Ofsted Inspector
Ofsted
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2019.01 - 2023.07
- Carried out Ofsted Inspections to evaluate the quality of provision within schools.
- Attended Ofsted training.
Headteacher
Bridlington School
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire
2009.09 - 2016.08
- Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the school.
- Put in place effective school improvement measures to address significant underperformance in all areas.
- Introduced an effective, relevant and motivational curriculum.
- Implemented a Positive Discipline approach to behaviour management that revolutionised the school ethos.
- Reduced fixed-term exclusions from the highest top 5% in the country to the lowest in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
- Raised attendance from 87% to 94%.
- Led the school from a failing school to a successful, oversubscribed school which ranked 18th in the DfE national league tables for Progress 8.
Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum
Beverley High School
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
2008.09 - 2009.08
- Led a curriculum review within Beverley High School and introduced new qualifications which improved student engagement and drove up educational standards.
- Co-ordinated and delivered staff training programmes.
- Wrote the school timetable.
- Supported the school to improve it's Ofsted judgement from Good to Outstanding in May 2020.
- Chaired the Local Area Curriculum, Development Partnership comprising four secondary schools and an FE College.
Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion
Kelvin Hall School
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2001.09 - 2008.09
- Worked closely with leaders, staff, external agencies, parents and pupils to ensure high pupil engagement, and wellbeing as well as positive attendance and behaviour.
- Responsible for whole-school Behaviour and Attendance policies
- Designated Safeguarding Lead with responsibility for developing and implementing Safeguarding policies.
- Oversaw the management of the school site.
Head of Learning Support and SENDCo
Kelvin Hall School
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
1994.09 - 2001.08
- Responsible for the development and implementation of SEND policy and practice.
- Led the team of SEND Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
- Worked with staff, external agencies, parents and pupils to implement effective learning programmes to meet individual pupil needs.
- Managed EHCPs and annual reviews.
- Carried out quality assurance of inclusive teaching to identify strengths and inform improvement planning.
- Provided staff training to develop inclusive teaching strategies.
Head of Learning Support and SENDCo
Carlton-Bolling College
Bradford, West Yorkshire
1992.03 - 1994.08
- Responsible for the development and implementation of SEND policy and practice.
- Led the team of SEND Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
- Worked with staff, external agencies, parents and pupils to implement effective learning programmes to meet individual pupil needs.
- Managed EHCPs and annual reviews.
- Carried out quality assurance of inclusive teaching to identify strengths and inform improvement planning.
- Provided staff training to develop inclusive teaching strategies.
SEND Teacher
Carlton-Bolling College
Bradford, West Yorkshire
1991.09 - 1992.03
- Taught phonics to pupils with literacy difficulties.
- Provided in-class support for SEND pupils across the curriculum.
- Developed individual learning programmes for pupils with SEND.
Education
MEd - Special Educational Needs
University of Leeds
Leeds 1992.09 - 1994.07
PGCE - Art and Design
Breton Hall College
West Bretton 1990.09 - 1991.07
BA Hons - Theatre Design
Birmingham Polytechnic
Birmingham 1985.09 - 1988.07
Art and Design Foundation Certificate - Art and Design
Hull College of Higher Education
Hull, Kingston upon Hull 1984.09 - 1985.07
A-Levels - Art; English Literature; French; General Studies
Cottingham High School
Cottingham 1982.09 - 1984.07
Skills
Inspirational leadership
Creative thinking
Strategic planning
Effective communication
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Reading
- Stained Glass Craft
- Ceramics
- Skiing
Timeline
Education Consultant
Ron Dearing UTC
2020.01 - Current
Ofsted Inspector
Ofsted
2019.01 - 2023.07
Principal
Ron Dearing University Technical College
2016.09 - Current
Headteacher
Bridlington School
2009.09 - 2016.08
Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum
Beverley High School
2008.09 - 2009.08
Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion
Kelvin Hall School
2001.09 - 2008.09
Head of Learning Support and SENDCo
Kelvin Hall School
1994.09 - 2001.08
MEd - Special Educational Needs
University of Leeds
1992.09 - 1994.07
Head of Learning Support and SENDCo
Carlton-Bolling College
1992.03 - 1994.08
SEND Teacher
Carlton-Bolling College
1991.09 - 1992.03
PGCE - Art and Design
Breton Hall College
1990.09 - 1991.07
BA Hons - Theatre Design
Birmingham Polytechnic
1985.09 - 1988.07
Art and Design Foundation Certificate - Art and Design
Hull College of Higher Education
1984.09 - 1985.07
A-Levels - Art; English Literature; French; General Studies
Cottingham High School
1982.09 - 1984.07