Commissioned by National Leader of Education to provide school-to-school support work. Provided Ofsted preparation work in two schools in challenging circumstances. Completed reviews of several key areas of Hayes School and coaching for middle and senior leaders.• Supported school to move from RI to Good (Jan 2016)

Headteacher of Sedgehill School for 5 years, transforming it from a failing school into one where “the headteacher’s high expectations have created a positive climate for learning and transformed students’ attitudes…and where a relentless focus on improving the quality of teaching across school” has led to “standards rising across school” (Ofsted 2013). Responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of school. Led the school through year on year improvements in student… Show more Headteacher of Sedgehill School for 5 years, transforming it from a failing school into one where “the headteacher’s high expectations have created a positive climate for learning and transformed students’ attitudes…and where a relentless focus on improving the quality of teaching across school” has led to “standards rising across school” (Ofsted 2013). Responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of school. Led the school through year on year improvements in student achievement, quality of provision, student and staff recruitment, behaviour, attendance and restructured staff in order to rationalise a £2million structural deficit.• Led school out of category of Notice to Improve• Led year on year improvements at GCSE and A-level. At GCSE the 5A*CEM figure rose from 31% to 55%. • At A-level the school is performing above national averages with cohorts that enter with below national attainment. Last year saw 45% of students achieve A*-A in their A-Level/BTEC and 89% achieve A*-C.• Improved recruitment in year 7 from 160-280 and post-16 from 120 to 410• Brought about significant and rapid improvements to attendance and behaviour (Ofsted judged as good). Increased attendance from 88% to 94%. Halved PA.• Recognised by Ofsted and Challenge Partners as a skilled and precise self-evaluator who develops clear and achievable improvement plans. Show less

Led on a range of whole school areas including teaching and learning, KS3, curriculum, ICT and e-learning, timetable

Led on a range of whole school areas of responsibility including teaching and learning, curriculum, timetable, partnerships, PTA and parents