Andrew Holmes

• Lead a team of 95 staff in delivering a strategic plan focused on academic excellence, co-curricular development, and student wellbeing
• Responsible for all operational aspects, including budget oversight, financial planning, and reporting to the CEO & Executive Principal
• Champion the Student Wellbeing for Learning and Staff Wellbeing strategies, creating a thriving school culture
• Managed staffing, conduct, and culture of the College, while ensuring accountability against strategic goals
• Oversight of the academic, co-curricular, and pastoral teams, as well as financial and professional services
• Report to the CEO & Executive Principal and attended Board meetings, including Finance, Property and Infrastructure, Finance and Education sub-committee meetings

Key Achievements:

• Spearheaded the introduction of a new Teaching & Learning Framework and a comprehensive student Wellbeing For Learning Strategy
• Navigated the College through Covid-19 while increasing enrolments
• Created a proactive, vibrant, and inclusive College culture
• Enhanced academic pathways and wellbeing strategies for students and staff
• Developed a Global Citizenship Charter and a comprehensive Retention Strategy
• Implemented a new Strategic Plan (2023-2027) and various optimisation strategies
• Led the College successfully through two Enterprise Bargaining Agreements and Non State Schools Accreditation Board compliance process
• Member of the Working party to create a Sustainable and Environment Strategy
• Implemented the philosophy of Coaching as a ‘Way of Being’

• Directed the Student Life Program, including sports, creative arts, leadership, and service-learning activities
• Led the creation and execution of strategic plans to enhance co-curricular activities, increasing student participation and engagement
• Managed the College’s Physical Education Department, promoting a holistic approach to student development and well-being
• Oversaw significant budgetary responsibilities for the co-curricular and sports programs

Key Achievements:

• Creating a proactive, vibrant and inclusive Student Life Leadership Team
• Developed and launched a new Co-Curricular Remuneration Tier System to ensure equity and transparency across the College
• Introduced a Student Life Activities Week, enhancing student participation across both primary and secondary campuses
• Significant growth of the College Co-curricular Programme
• Established a Sports Parent Support Group and organised the annual Sports Presentation Evenings to celebrate student achievements

• Led the Physical Education department, enhancing both teaching standards and student performance
• Managed the department’s curriculum delivery, ensuring all students met and exceeded academic expectations
• Spearheaded initiatives to improve sports facilities, including securing funding for the construction of an astro-turf pitch

Key Achievements:

• Achieved a 100% pass rate for GCSE Physical Education
• Implemented the Sports Leaders Award and BTEC National Diploma
• Improved sports facilities with funding from the English Football Association

• Implemented the Sports College Development Plan and managed budgets

Key Achievements:

• Successfully submitted sports bids and implemented the Junior Athlete Education Program

• Led and managed the Physical Education and Performing Arts Faculty

Key Achievements:

• Raised standards in learning and teaching across both departments

• Achieved high teaching standards and coached successful sports teams