Garry Morgan, Miet, Mbcs Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Outdoor Activity Centre Leisure Instructor working with guests to help them enjoy their break having a go at some great activities including: Escape the Forest (Unique Escape Room experience), Target Archery, Field Archery, Crossbows, Laser Combat, Laser Clay. Off Road Explorers and Segway Experiences.I can’t wait to share my joy of archery with the guests, and new colleagues.

Effective 01/08/2022 I took up a new position, Director of Faculty as part of a college restructure. I am now responsible for ICT, Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing, Trowel Trades, Carpentry, Construction Management and Civil Engineering, Electrical Installation, Applied Science, Access to HE and Extended Science Degree.In the coming year I will be focusing on:* Developing external partnerships with employers to help grow the curriculum, and improve opportunities for our… Show more Effective 01/08/2022 I took up a new position, Director of Faculty as part of a college restructure. I am now responsible for ICT, Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing, Trowel Trades, Carpentry, Construction Management and Civil Engineering, Electrical Installation, Applied Science, Access to HE and Extended Science Degree.In the coming year I will be focusing on:* Developing external partnerships with employers to help grow the curriculum, and improve opportunities for our learners.* Reviewing and improving operational efficiencies to ensure the faculty is delivering a cost effective curriculum offer in accordance with college KPIs.* Drive Digital Transformation in the faculty, developing skills in the learners that will be needed to be successful in the modern workplaces and careers. Show less

St Albans, England, United Kingdom

Manage the Cisco Academy, enrolling students and assigning staffing roles.Teach Cisco ITE, Cyber and Network Essentials.

St. Albans, England, United Kingdom

Effective 17th August 2020 I ended my role with Science and A-Levels picking up Electrical and Plumbing. Before changing role I developed the Science curriculum at Level 3 so that three distinct pathways are available in the second year of the RQF BTEC programme. Outcomes for learners improved in Achievement and Retention, and employer engagement increased in the curriculum.I am currently reviewing the processes in the Electrical and Plumbing departments to ensure improvements are made… Show more Effective 17th August 2020 I ended my role with Science and A-Levels picking up Electrical and Plumbing. Before changing role I developed the Science curriculum at Level 3 so that three distinct pathways are available in the second year of the RQF BTEC programme. Outcomes for learners improved in Achievement and Retention, and employer engagement increased in the curriculum.I am currently reviewing the processes in the Electrical and Plumbing departments to ensure improvements are made before the next Ofsted inspection. As part of the review the curriculum is being adapted/adjusted to ensure it better meets the needs of the students and industry.In the coming year I will be working on:* Improving the quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment so that students get a good experience at Oaklands.* Increasing recruitment in Part-Time Adult courses across all departments.* Developing Canvas Courses that will help students achieve the higher grades and first-time passes while freeing time for greater skills development in vocational courses.* Developing new pathways for students that will fast-track their progression in Apprenticeships or employment without removing the opportunity of progression to Higher Education.* Developing my management and leadership skills with the support of the college.I am also updating my professional skills in Cyber-Security (completed September 2020) and Introduction to the Internet of Things (completed September 2020) through Cisco Certification. Show less

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Effective 1st July 2019 I added A-Levels to my management responsibilities joining Applied Science, Access to Higher Education, Extended Science Degree and ICT. I am looking forward to developing the area and potential curriculum we can offer to support progression opportunities to Higher Education including Higher Apprenticeships. I currently line manage 4 Coordinators, 1 Programme Manager and approximately 19 team members. I am currently reviewing the processes in the department to… Show more Effective 1st July 2019 I added A-Levels to my management responsibilities joining Applied Science, Access to Higher Education, Extended Science Degree and ICT. I am looking forward to developing the area and potential curriculum we can offer to support progression opportunities to Higher Education including Higher Apprenticeships. I currently line manage 4 Coordinators, 1 Programme Manager and approximately 19 team members. I am currently reviewing the processes in the department to ensure improvements are made before the next Ofsted inspection. As part of the review the curriculum is being adapted/adjusted to ensure it better meets the needs of the students and industry. I have also reintroduced the Cisco Academy to the college and registered the college as a CompTIA Academy so that our students can achieve industry qualifications alongside their Study Programme.In the coming year I will be working on:* Improving the quality of T, L and A especially in Applied Science and ICT.* Increasing recruitment in Access to HE and A - Levels.* Developing Canvas Courses that will help students achieve the higher grades while freeing time for greater skills development.* Developing new pathways for students that will fast-track their progression in Apprenticeships or employment without removing the opportunity of progression to Higher Education.* Developing my management and leadership skills with the support of the college.During my time leading these departments they all improved in terms of outcomes for learners (Achievement and Retention). Show less

Dunstable Town, Central Bedfordshire

Following a review and further restructure by the Senior Management Team my role evolved to include the Construction and Motor Vehicle departments which increased my Learning Area to around 640 students enrolled across Full-Time, Part-Time and Apprenticeship Frameworks with an income of around 2.9 million pounds. As a consequence of this restructure my official title changed to 'Learning Area Manager for Technologies and Strategic Lead for STEM'.• Lead and support a team that includes 1… Show more Following a review and further restructure by the Senior Management Team my role evolved to include the Construction and Motor Vehicle departments which increased my Learning Area to around 640 students enrolled across Full-Time, Part-Time and Apprenticeship Frameworks with an income of around 2.9 million pounds. As a consequence of this restructure my official title changed to 'Learning Area Manager for Technologies and Strategic Lead for STEM'.• Lead and support a team that includes 1 Student Experience Lead, 1 Learning Area Lead, 15+ lecturers and 4 Instructor/Assessors working across Engineering, Motor Vehicle and Construction. I also managed Information Communication Technology until August 2017 when it was transferred to another manager so that I could focus on the new Engineering and Construction Skills Centre that opened in September 2017.• Lead and support the development of the curriculum offer working with the teaching team, students and external partners including employers and local authorities to ensure it responds to the needs of the sector both locally and nationally. Through my leadership and collaborative working the recruitment in FT Engineering programmes has increased from around 35 students to 137. Engineering Apprenticeships increased by around 50%. (Apprenticeships have now been centralised within a dedicated department although I still play an active role in recruitment and development.)• Following a review of the Motor Vehicle curriculum and after implementing some key changes the profile of the department has evolved from one group (5 students) of Level 2 learners to 3 groups (40+ students) in September 2015. In September 2017 the Motor Vehicle department added Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance to it programme offer enrolling 8 students in the first year. (All 8 students completed successfully) Show less

Dunstable Town, Central Bedfordshire

• Design and monitor an Internal Verification (IV) Plan that ensures all students, all staff and all assessments are sampled in line with Edexcel Policy• Check and monitor the quality and integrity of the assessment decisions made in the Computing Department• Provide support to staff in the writing of assignments that incorporate suitable scenarios to engage the learners, and provide real world links

Dunstable Town, Central Bedfordshire

Lead Instructor at the College delivering the Cisco IT Essentials programme to a range of learners.

Dunstable Town, Central Bedfordshire

• As part of the restructured management team I successfully led the Engineering and ICT curriculum areas to 'Good'​ in October 2013 as part of Central Bedfordshire College's last full Ofsted Inspection. Under my leadership both areas have improved with ICT improving from a Grade 4.• I developed and managed the curriculum through collaboration with the teachers, assessors, students and employers to meet the needs of all our different partners. Improvements to the curriculum offer under… Show more • As part of the restructured management team I successfully led the Engineering and ICT curriculum areas to 'Good'​ in October 2013 as part of Central Bedfordshire College's last full Ofsted Inspection. Under my leadership both areas have improved with ICT improving from a Grade 4.• I developed and managed the curriculum through collaboration with the teachers, assessors, students and employers to meet the needs of all our different partners. Improvements to the curriculum offer under my leadership has seen the recruitment in ICT grow by 55% on the previous year with recruitment in Engineering improving by 40%. I work closely with the Learning Improvement Managers and the team to design and provide relevant ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) activities and training to help them meet strategic aims and objectives.• I manage a team of 13 Lecturers and 3 NVQ Assessors ensuring the development of a robust system that recognises successes, and addresses areas for development within the team and Learning Area in a timely manner. Under my leadership the Technology team have all improved their lesson gradings with all team members graded 'Good' or better. Show less

Dunstable, England, United Kingdom

Managed the college Virtual Learning Environment with the IT Services team, ensuring it met the operational goals of the college, whilst tailoring the platform to support the needs of the different learning areas.In the role I was responsible for working with the Quality Department planning and delivering staff development sessions. The sessions were led by policy but tailored to the needs of the individual staff, pitching at the correct level to ensure engagement, development and… Show more Managed the college Virtual Learning Environment with the IT Services team, ensuring it met the operational goals of the college, whilst tailoring the platform to support the needs of the different learning areas.In the role I was responsible for working with the Quality Department planning and delivering staff development sessions. The sessions were led by policy but tailored to the needs of the individual staff, pitching at the correct level to ensure engagement, development and required compliance in accordance with the Teaching & Learning Policy.During the time I led as the ILT Coordinator the overall use of ILT increased to about 90% of lessons effectively using digital resources to engage and support learning. Show less

Dunstable Town, Central Bedfordshire

• Curriculum Lead for the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in IT and BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT (ICT Systems Support programmes)• Responsible for a curriculum design that meets the requirements defined by the awarding body with a focus placed on a variety of assessment activities designed to develop vocational and academic skills• Consistently exceeded targets set by the organisation in relation to Success and Retention resulting in the ICT Systems Support programmes being repeatedly… Show more • Curriculum Lead for the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in IT and BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT (ICT Systems Support programmes)• Responsible for a curriculum design that meets the requirements defined by the awarding body with a focus placed on a variety of assessment activities designed to develop vocational and academic skills• Consistently exceeded targets set by the organisation in relation to Success and Retention resulting in the ICT Systems Support programmes being repeatedly commended in the College Awards Ceremonies Show less

Luton Town, Bedfordshire

Managing and supplying licensed Door Supervisors to Pubs, Clubs and Private Functions. Worked closely with the Management teams to ensure a safe and profitable environment is provided for patrons and staff. Highly proficient in the area of 'Conflict Management' utilising excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Ceased trading to focus on career in Education

Luton Town, United Kingdom

Started with Vauxhall Motors from school working my way from 'Junior Operator' to 'MET Rectification', staying with the company until the factory closed in 2003.

Session Coach, Introduction To Basic Archery Technique Using A Recurve Bow Shooting Barebow And Freestyle., Pass

Activities and Societies: Silver Arrow Archery Club - volunteer session Coach as part of the coaching team. I am also the Winter.

Diploma In Teaching In The Lifelong Learning Sector - Level 5, Education, Pass

Cisco It Essentials Instructor Course, Information Technology, Pass - 98%

Ocr Level 3 Certificate For It Practitioners (Ict Systems Support), Information Technology, Pass

Biiab Level 2 National Certificate For Door Supervisors, Security And Loss Prevention Services

Eal Nvq Level 2 Performing Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Pass

Computer Literacy And Information Technology - Stage 1, Information Technology, Pass

Education record

Activities and Societies: Drama Club, Chess Club. Rugby, Basketball and Football teams.