Thomas Gilbody
Greetland,Halifax
Summary
Accomplished senior leader with extensive expertise in strategic planning, curriculum development, and educational legislation. Demonstrates a deep understanding of child psychology, special needs education provision, and positive behaviour support. Proven track record in pupil progress monitoring and implementing child protection policies. Adept at coaching and mentoring, facilitating professional development, and employing restorative practices to foster a supportive learning environment. Committed to advancing educational standards through effective communication and emotional intelligence.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal: Workforce Development
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Brighouse, West Yorkshire
02.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic direction in relation to the entire learning and development cycle and wider foundation improvement priorities
- Lead on the development and implementation of a Learning and Development Strategy
- Build relationships with key stakeholders including colleagues and local, regional and national partners, in order to support the delivery of organisational priorities and opportunities
- Support the implementation of the Leadership Development framework aligned with the culture of the Charitable Trust, creating an environment that promotes increased levels of accountability and ownership
- Provide leadership and direct line management to middle leaders
- Develop and embed induction and continuous professional development, improvement and learning across the organisation, evaluating programmes to ensure the facilitation of CPD for all staff and further enhance leadership capacity
- Provide a lead role in respect of our commitment to Quality of Life for the whole community
- Carry a caseload and have oversight of student progress, attainment and outcomes
- Be at the cutting edge of research
- Embrace and support the School’s Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support ethos throughout the role; as part of this there is an expectation that all staff play an integral part in our key working structure
- Have a positive attitude and mind-set, embracing the positive physical, mental health and wellbeing ethos
- This includes role modelling, self-care and reflection
- Promote and celebrate diversity, collaboration, and equality in the school at all times
Numerous Roles (Generic Specialist Teacher, Lead Teacher, Senior Teacher, Assistant Headteacher for Key Stage 3)
Co-op Academy Southfield
- Supported SEN pupils throughout their learning journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all students.
- Coordinated extracurricular programmes, broadening students' educational experiences.
- Collaborated closely with headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making processes to drive school improvements.
- Established comprehensive safeguarding policies to ensure pupil wellbeing at all times.
- Led parent-teacher meetings, fostering open dialogue regarding student progress and concerns.
- Drove an inclusive atmosphere by fostering a culture of diversity and respect.
Teacher of Physical Education
Sowerby Bridge High School
09.2012 - 07.2013
Education Teaching Assistant
Sowerby Bridge High School
09.2011 - 08.2012
Education
Level 7 Diploma - Executive Coaching and Mentoring
ILM
United Kingdom 01.2025 -
QTS - Physical Education
The Kirklees Partnership for Employment-based Teacher Training
Kirklees 09.2012 - 07.2013
BA (Hons) - Sport, Leisure and Culture
Leeds Metropolitan University
09.2008 - 07.2011
Advanced Level -
Sowerby Bridge High School Sixth Form
09.2006 - 07.2008
GCSEs -
Sowerby Bridge High School
09.2001 - 07.2006
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Strategic planning
- Curriculum Planning and Development
- Educational legislation knowledge
- Understanding of behaviour and an ethos of Positive Behaviour Support
- Pupil progress monitoring
- Child protection policies understanding
- Special needs education provision
- Child psychology understanding
- Professional development facilitation
- Emotional intelligence
- Senior leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Restorative Practice
Hobbies and Interests
I am passionate about sport and exercise and I enjoy taking part both recreationally and competitively in team and individual sports. I play football for a local county-level side and enjoy running, having taken part in a number of organised events ranging from 5km to half marathon distances., I am also a keen musician having previously played bass guitar in a number of local bands., I really enjoy travelling as I like to experience different cultures and ways of life. I have spent time travelling Europe, South-East Asia and South America. Previously spending summers volunteering to improve education in Cambodia and Guyana.
Personal Information
Date of birth: 12/30/89
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 7 Diploma - Executive Coaching and Mentoring
ILM
01.2025 -
Vice Principal: Workforce Development
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
02.2023 - Current
QTS - Physical Education
The Kirklees Partnership for Employment-based Teacher Training
09.2012 - 07.2013
Teacher of Physical Education
Sowerby Bridge High School
09.2012 - 07.2013
Education Teaching Assistant
Sowerby Bridge High School
09.2011 - 08.2012
BA (Hons) - Sport, Leisure and Culture
Leeds Metropolitan University
09.2008 - 07.2011
Advanced Level -
Sowerby Bridge High School Sixth Form
09.2006 - 07.2008
GCSEs -
Sowerby Bridge High School
09.2001 - 07.2006
Numerous Roles (Generic Specialist Teacher, Lead Teacher, Senior Teacher, Assistant Headteacher for Key Stage 3)
Co-op Academy Southfield
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