Gary Smith Email & Phone Number

A highly motivated and dedicated education professional with the following skills and experience:30+ years’ experience in the education industry in both the UK and Australia including Principal, Business Manager, Company Secretary, Senior leadership consultant and Education Advisor roles Member of Independent Schools Queensland Education SubcommitteeRepresentation on Senior Management Groups Proven leadership skills at whole school levelExperience in developing new schools, leading marketing & communications, building teams and culture Ability to plan, implement and maintain budget processesChange management skills & experience in developing strong community partnerships, school networks and external agencies. Experience in managing, leading and evaluating student welfare. Project management skills, including the monitoring and evaluation of educational methodologies and building programsImplementation of Continuing Professional Development and support mechanisms to improve teaching skills, relationships and student success from observation of lessonsStrong understanding of curriculum development, planning and teaching from a whole school strategic focusAnalytical skills to manage human, financial and physical resources to effectively deliver high quality organisational outcomes.Strong strategic and data analysis skills enabling students, parents, teachers and schools to identify and achieve high quality learning and teaching outcomesThe implementation and delivery of VET CoursesThe management and promotion of coach recruitment, training and retentionAbove all .. has a much needed great sense humour

Listed skills include Staff Development, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, and 23 others.