Dynamic educational manager with a proven track record in pedagogy and leadership, driving significant improvements in educational outcomes through collaboration and evidence-based strategies. Expertise in designing and implementing effective policies, drawing from corporate and legal knowledge to enhance strategic decision-making at school, local authority and national levels. Contributed to local authority management groups focused on developing protocols that bolster operational efficiency. Committed to fostering innovative educational practices that promote student success.
I have experience of working across a range of diverse settings, including urban, rural, low socio-economic and military communities This breadth of experience has equipped me with the ability to adapt to different contexts and effectively address the unique challenges and opportunities they present I take pride in developing a deep understanding of each community's demographic, using this insight to reflect its values within the curriculum and school ethos My approach ensures that the needs of children and the school community remain at the core of decision-making, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
I have extensive experience in strategic leadership, mentoring and empowering teams, and managing resources to achieve organisational goals My corporate experience has equipped me with project management, compliance, and negotiation skills that seamlessly transition into education leadership This foundation enables me to manage complex projects confidently while ensuring governance and accountability
I specialise in policy development and implementation, embedding protocols that enhance efficiency and compliance
Skilled in budget and resource management, I oversee financial planning and resource allocation to optimise performance With expertise in recruitment and staff development, I have successfully built staff capacity through mentoring and professional development programs
My experience in quality assurance includes implementing safeguarding procedures and evaluation systems to maintain high standards My legal expertise supports effective contract management, compliance and risk assessment
Education is both a vocation and a passion, driving my commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments and achieving excellence in teaching and leadership