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Tim Body

Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire

Summary

I am a successful, experienced Head Teacher currently leading an inclusive secondary academy. Over my time as Headteacher I have led the academy through two successful OFSTED inspections. I have transformed the academy into a successful over-subscribed school I have demonstrated success in curriculum development and school improvement strategies that have led to strong academic progress. I also led the academy through the priority schools building program.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Headteacher

Westfield Academy
Watford, WD18 6NS, Hertfordshire
01.2012 - 04.2025
  • 13 years experience as a successful Headteacher.
  • The Accounting officer of the single academy trust.
  • The school converted to a single academy trust in 2013
  • Led the program to move for the PFI building in 2016

Senior Vice-Principal/Head of School

Westfield Community Technology College
Watford, WD18 6NS, Hertfordshire
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Overall responsibility for the day to day running of the school.
  • Responsibiltiy for students outcomes.

Deputy Headteacher

Westfield Community Technology College
Watford, WD18 6NS, Hertfordshire
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for student outcomes, pastoral systems, data management and the curriculum

Assistant Headteacher

Westfield Community Technology College
Watford, WD18 6NS, Hertfordshire
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Responsible for student performance and curriculum

Director of Post-16 Education

Westfield Community Technology College
Watford, United Kingdom
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for all aspects of the Sixth form provision

Head of Art & Design/Head of Year

Westfield Community Technology College
Watford, WD18 6NS, Hertfordshire
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • I joined Westfield as Head of Art and Design to gain 16-19 experience
  • I also took on the role of Head of Year 9

Head of Art & Design

Westfield Community Technology College
Watford, WD18 6NS, Hertfordshire
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • I joined Westfield as Head of Art and Design to gain 16-19 experience

Teacher of Art and Design

Mark Hall School
Harlow, CM17 9LR, Essex
01.1991 - 01.1998
  • I joined as a probationary teacher
  • I was promoted to Head of Art in 1996

Education

O-Levels -

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Wakefield
09.1978 - 08.1984

A-Levels -

Thomas Rotherham Sixth form College
Rotherham
09.1984 - 08.1986

Foundation Certificate - Art & Design

Sheffield City Polytechnic
09.1986 - 08.1987

BA(Hons) - Fine Art. Painting.

Leicester Polytechnic
Leicester
09.1987 - 08.1990

PGCE - PGCE. Art & Design Education

Bretton Hall College, University of Leeds
Huddersfield
09.1990 - 08.1991

Master of Arts - Art & Design in Education

The Institute of Education
09.1999 - 08.2001

NPQEL -

Best Practice Network
09.2022 -

OFSTED Lead Inspector Training -

TRIBAL
09.2014 - 12.2014

OFSTED Inspection Skills Training Stage 2 - undefined

TRIBAL

OFSTED Inspection Skills Training - undefined

TRIBAL

Skills

  • Leadership coaching including Myers-Briggs assessments
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Financial budgeting

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 12/08/67
  • Nationality: British

Wider experience


  • Additional Inspector for OFSTED (Tribal)
  • Trained as an OFSTED inspector and a Lead inspector
  • Experience as a Governor at two local primary schools
  • Currently on the management committee for our local Educational Support Centre (Chessbrook)

Timeline

NPQEL -

Best Practice Network
09.2022 -

OFSTED Lead Inspector Training -

TRIBAL
09.2014 - 12.2014

Headteacher

Westfield Academy
01.2012 - 04.2025

Senior Vice-Principal/Head of School

Westfield Community Technology College
01.2008 - 01.2012

Deputy Headteacher

Westfield Community Technology College
01.2007 - 01.2008

Assistant Headteacher

Westfield Community Technology College
01.2004 - 01.2007

Director of Post-16 Education

Westfield Community Technology College
01.2002 - 01.2004

Head of Art & Design/Head of Year

Westfield Community Technology College
01.2000 - 01.2002

Master of Arts - Art & Design in Education

The Institute of Education
09.1999 - 08.2001

Head of Art & Design

Westfield Community Technology College
01.1998 - 01.2000

Teacher of Art and Design

Mark Hall School
01.1991 - 01.1998

PGCE - PGCE. Art & Design Education

Bretton Hall College, University of Leeds
09.1990 - 08.1991

BA(Hons) - Fine Art. Painting.

Leicester Polytechnic
09.1987 - 08.1990

Foundation Certificate - Art & Design

Sheffield City Polytechnic
09.1986 - 08.1987

A-Levels -

Thomas Rotherham Sixth form College
09.1984 - 08.1986

O-Levels -

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
09.1978 - 08.1984

OFSTED Inspection Skills Training Stage 2 - undefined

TRIBAL

OFSTED Inspection Skills Training - undefined

TRIBAL
Tim Body