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Education
Skills
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Coaching & Community Engagement
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Tricia Sterling

Hawarden

Summary

Educational leader with extensive experience at Bangor University, recognized for driving innovation and enhancing student engagement. Proficient in curriculum development and strategic planning, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration while ensuring regulatory compliance. Achievements include significant improvements in academic quality and external reputation. Dedicated to advancing educational excellence and empowering staff through effective guidance.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of School of Education

Bangor University
Bangor
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided strategic leadership for the School of Education, driving growth, innovation, and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Oversaw high-quality teaching, research, and digital learning to strengthen the School’s external reputation.
  • Ensured academic quality, regulatory compliance, and effective governance in a bilingual environment.
  • Fostered interdisciplinary collaboration and external partnerships within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • Enhanced student experience, improved league table rankings, and advanced the School’s research profile.

Executive Dean, Faculty of Education

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham
06.2021 - 06.2024
  • Served on the University Executive Leadership Board, shaping institutional policy and strategic direction.
  • Led all faculty operations, ensuring academic excellence, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Associate Professor, Head of Academic & Profession

University of Chester
Chester
09.2014 - 05.2021

Head of Initial Teacher Education

University of Chester
Chester
09.2012 - 09.2014

Curriculum Lead, Head of Undergraduate Initial Tea

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool
09.2009 - 09.2012

Programme Leader for Physical Education

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool
09.2001 - 09.2004

Head Coach of Field Hockey

Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock
06.1998 - 06.2002

Head of Girls Physical Education

Middlewich High School
Middlewich
09.1992 - 12.1998

Education

PhD - (in progress)

Cardiff Metropolitan University
01.2027

MA - Education Leadership & Management

Liverpool John Moore’s University
01.2007

PG Cert - Higher Education Teaching & Learning

Liverpool John Moore’s University
01.2002

BA - Physical Education & Science (QTS)

Liverpool Polytechnic (IM Marsh)
01.1992

Qualified Teacher Status -

Liverpool Polytechnic (IM Marsh)
01.1992

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Educational leadership
  • Research administration
  • Program evaluation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Financial management
  • Strategic planning
  • Student engagement
  • Instructional leadership
  • Staff and educator guidance
  • Teacher Supervision
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Educational program management
  • Quality assurance

Certification

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Liverpool Polytechnic (IM Marsh), 1992
  • Senior Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (HEA), University of Chester, 2021
  • Full Member, Chartered College of Teaching, since 1996

Coaching & Community Engagement

  • National Academy Head Coach, Wales Netball (Present)
  • Regional Head Coach, Wales Netball (Present)
  • Head Coach, Chester Netball Club (Present)
  • Head Coach, Warwick University Netball (Present)
  • Flexible, adaptive coaching style, blending structured and innovative methods.

Visa Status

Renewal currently in progress 

(Daughter USA Citizen)

Timeline

Head of School of Education

Bangor University
07.2024 - Current

Executive Dean, Faculty of Education

Birmingham Newman University
06.2021 - 06.2024

Associate Professor, Head of Academic & Profession

University of Chester
09.2014 - 05.2021

Head of Initial Teacher Education

University of Chester
09.2012 - 09.2014

Curriculum Lead, Head of Undergraduate Initial Tea

Liverpool John Moores University
09.2009 - 09.2012

Programme Leader for Physical Education

Liverpool John Moores University
09.2001 - 09.2004

Head Coach of Field Hockey

Slippery Rock University
06.1998 - 06.2002

Head of Girls Physical Education

Middlewich High School
09.1992 - 12.1998

PhD - (in progress)

Cardiff Metropolitan University

MA - Education Leadership & Management

Liverpool John Moore’s University

PG Cert - Higher Education Teaching & Learning

Liverpool John Moore’s University

BA - Physical Education & Science (QTS)

Liverpool Polytechnic (IM Marsh)

Qualified Teacher Status -

Liverpool Polytechnic (IM Marsh)

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