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Airdrie, Scotland, United Kingdom

In this senior role I lead on a collaborative and integrated systems approach to raising attainment, tackling the poverty related attainment gap and supporting inclusion across a number of establishments spanning early years, primary, secondary and ASN sectors. I play a key role in supporting the cluster chair and Head Teachers, providing information, data, support and advice on specific areas of need, alongside an equitable allocation process in identifying and coordinating additional and intensive support for children within the GIRFEC pathway. This is achieved through effective integrated working across social work, health, third sector, police and other agencies and services within the local area. Reporting to an Education and Families Manager, I line manage a small group of Cluster Support Teachers (CSTs) and provide support for improvement including literacy and numeracy attainment. I am a member of various working parties within the council and a VSE Champion, supporting internal quality assurance for continuous improvement and preparation support for HMiE inspections.As part of a wider council remit, I lead on tracking and monitoring, quality assurance, data and process for the Empowering Cluster model within the council.

Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom

My specific remit included: +Lead for Mathematics and Numeracy across all curriculum levels and developing new curriculum frameworks. +Lead for Digital Technology to achieve Digital School Award and oversee the remote learning strategy across the school and nursery.+ Lead for DYW and STEM across all curriculum levels, developing curriculum frameworks.+ ICT systems and hardware management and coordination. + Parent/Carer and staff communications and school policy development.+Data management in relation to teacher professional judgements and informing next steps for learners within an improvement agenda. + School catering coordination.+ Growth Mindset champion. + Supporting HT with daily running of school and nursery, behaviour management, supervision and teaching cover as required across all stages.Notable Achievements: Digital School Award achievement, tracking and monitoring system development and a comprehensive remote learning offering during COVID-19 recognised by Education Scotland.

Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom

General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) registered teacher. Working in Scottish Primary Schools across a range of stages.Notable Achievements: First Minister’s awarded class reading challenge winner.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

I am continuing to work for Sumdog LTD on a consultancy basis, providing educational insight, supporting across cross-functional teams and aiding the Senior Management Team with the strategic direction of the product based on effective pedagogy.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

+ Part of the Senior Management Team reporting directly to the CEO.+ Education insight and vision lead. + Line Manager to the Curricula and Training product Team.+ 30+ external consultant responsibility.+ Responsible for worldwide curricula development and educational content.+ Assessment creation and pedagogy strategy.+ Fluency curriculum and adaptivity development. + Product training to teachers, including webinars, online content and the development of a teacher resource hub and professional learning centre. + Large budget management and quarterly OKR accountability.+ Regular cross functional collaboration, particularly with sales and marketing and product leads. Within this role we worked in an AGILE way, planning within sprint developmental cycles and reviewing through structured retrospectives, to ensure an iterative and responsive approach to product manager. Notable achievements: White Rose Curriculum created and aligned to Sumdog on time and within budget, Development of a large quantity of new Sumdog maths content, Audio synthesises across spelling curricula content and maths read aloud, Assessment library development including Ready to Progress, Check points and National Curriculum and various resources and documentation to support teachers to get the most from the product in the classroom.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sumdog's mission is to close the attainment gap in maths and literacy through the provision of highly engaging games to primary and secondary children. Intelligent algorithms tailor the questions to match the learning ability of children allowing teachers to adapt to each child. Parents can also play with their children to help with their progress.My role involved the alignment of Sumdog maths questions to various curricula including Scotland, Canada, Northern Ireland, Singapore, US, New Zealand, England and Wales. In addition, I led on the creation of assessment sets linked to Scotland CfE benchmarks.Notable achievements: Sumdog aligned to 12 different worldwide curricula with schemes of works documentation, CfE assessment bank created with assessment frameworks.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

A co-owner at G&C Education, an education consultancy company with over 20 years experience of providing a range of service including freelance to ed-tech companies, tutoring and copywriting for the primary and secondary sectors. Knowledge across a range of worldwide curricula.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Panthera HR Consultancy is made up of a small team of friendly, dedicated and passionate HR professionals. Our Vision, Mission and ValuesIn its natural habitat, the panther is well known for its characteristics of being driven, disciplined and focused. It's a winning formula and one that's worth emulating. At Panthera HR consultancy we pride ourselves on our vision, which is givIng:“Practical advice, whenever you need it”A simple plan to be sure, but a good one. To stay committed to our vision, we decided to shape our business around a few core values:1. Open and honest communication. 2. Be determined, driven, disciplined and focused (much like our namesake the panther)3. Stay passionate and positive.All consultants at Panthera Consultancy hold CIPD professional membership with HR experience and share both our vision and values. So you can be assured that your consultant will be well-informed on your issue, impartial, offer the sound advice and be dedicated to delivering the best possible result for you.

Head Office, Wigan Base (Across Uk)

I was responsible for all leisure systems and administration in the fitness clubs across the UK (72 clubs). This senior management position included memberships applications, finance, payroll hours and reports for retail and fitness (140+ branches) and the auditing of the fitness clubs externally to ensure compliance with Company policies. I oversaw a monthly Direct Debit collection in excess of £6 million pounds, and the central recovery of debt owed in excess of £100k per month. This included in the management of a team of central collectors and the implementation of sms, email and dialler campaigns and strategies.During my time in this role I set up and implemented many systems including the Company's IVR line for automated membership payments, virtual PDQ's for telephone payments and worked closely on new membership software to allow for the reduction of paper applications.I also oversaw and coordinated the transition from Administration managers to Front Of House Managers across the group, carrying out briefings and consultations across the UK and creating new job descriptions and training packs.I managed all data in the leisure division ensuring its integrity for use in marketing campaigns and also oversaw the customer service department at Head Office, which provided support for customers across the retail and fitness divisions, acting as an escalation point for serious complaints.I was line manager to a central team at Head Office and oversaw over 70 Front Of House managers across the UK and a team of field financial auditors, whilst liaising and working with Area Managers.I worked to forecast and set targets in sales and retention for a 3 year period across all sites and reported directly to the Head Of Leisure, Directors and Owners.I left this position after over 10 years with the Company in order to spend more time at home and to return to University to pursue my life ambition of becoming a teacher.

Head Office, Wigan Base (Across Uk)

I reported to the Head of Leisure on various projects; including membership retention, corporate income fees and data analysis. I also coordinated and managed the quarterly balance scorecard bonus scheme for all General Managers and Area Managers. I managed the Company recruitment process for General Managers positions; including sourcing candidates and managing the application through the various stages of the recruitment process, including interviewing and short listing. During my time in this role, I also assisted in the set up and role out of the Company's E-learning program for fitness clubs, including the recording of videos and writing of the material for the modules. I was involved in the briefing and implementation of the Company's new website and the linking of this to the HR department for job postings and job centre listings and the Company's Gladstone membership system for synchronization.I oversaw a number of struggling fitness clubs in the UK from a sales and retention perspective, working closely with the local management team and Area Managers to formulate plans and provide support for their recovery.

Wigan, United Kingdom (Head Office)

I supported the HR manager in providing support and advice to all fitness clubs, retail stores and Area Managers; whilst managing absences, coordinating recruitment and performing all aspects of administration in the HR function.I implemented new streamlined work processes to aid efficiency in the department and ensured compliance with Company policies and procedures. I covered the department solely during the HR Manager's absence for holidays/sickness.The HR team comprises of one Manager and one Advisor overseeing and advising over 140 branches (fitness and retail) approximately 4000 employees, therefore this position was extremely busy and demanding but equally rewarding and a great opportunity to make use and develop my HR knowledge and experience.

Glasgow Fort And Scotland And North East Area

In addition to my General Manager duties for the Glasgow Fort club I was responsible for the: Management of Scottish and North East region of fitness clubs in Area Manager's absence; reporting directly to senior managers at head office. Collating and management of wage submissions nationally and submitting to senior managers. Collating and compiling regional information to support area manager including monthly leaver control documents, audits of clubs, weekly spot checks of documentation and utility usage.I also successfully managed Dundee fitness club in (addition to Glasgow) for a four month period; whilst continuing to support other GM's in the region.I successfully built the Glasgow clubs swimming program up during my time as GM to the second highest hours in the group, providing additional secondary income to the business.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Full Management of 4000 member fitness club including control of all costs from utilities to wage.Maximising revenue and secondary income. Responsible for health and safety compliance, training and development of team and people management including all local HR operations (Disciplinary, Grievances, Maternity, Paternity, Absence Management, Productivity etc). The club employed around 30 members of staff and 30 self employed freelance instructors.Planning, coordinating and organizing sales strategies in relation to targets; whilst retaining members through great customer service and controlling debt recovery and leavers.The club achieved highest ever membership total twice during my management and consistently achieved one of the highest catering turnover figures in the Company.The club was used as a centre of excellence for induction and training of new managers in region.The club consisted of a 20 metre swimming pool, steam room, 2 x spa baths, member's cafe bar and lounge, two studios with over 50 group exercise classes per week and a gym fully equipped with over 400 pieces of kit, state of the art functional area and large free weights. The club was 18,000 sq ft with a separate DW Retail Store attached and opened in 2004.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Reporting to the General Manager and managing all admin, reception and finance at a local level.JJB Sports was purchased by DW Sports Fitness and I was TUPE transferred to the new Company.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

As key colleague for HR I reported to the HR Manager and dealt with all recruitment and payroll in the store, whilst providing support for HR issues including note taking at meetings and providing advice.I was made redundant from the role when the store closed down.