Simon Preece Email & Phone Number

Brackley, Gb

Westbury, Northamptonshire

- Oversee the day-to-day operation and management of the school, deputising for the Head in their absence.-Line management of the Heads of Section, SENDCo, Year Group Leads, Club Leads, Houseparent’s, Head of Co-curricular, Director of Sport, and Wellbeing Practitioner.- Oversight of the pupil leadership programme, providing opportunities for pupils to shine in varying situations.- Chair weekly academic and pastoral meetings, to collaborate, share insights, and develop strategies to support the diverse needs of students, ensuring a pupil-centered education.- Fulfil boarding duties weekly to support the pupil enrichment in this area of the school day.- Organisation of key school events, such as Prize Givings, Speech Day, and Remembrance Day.

Essex, England, United Kingdom

Responsibility for whole school behaviour management.- Designated Safeguarding Lead, which included regular updates to all members of the community.- Implemented new rewards system, supported by pupil voice. In 2018, this new approach delivered an 18% increase in pupils from disadvantaged groups being recognised for their achievement.- Oversight of the school’s Inclusion Quality Mark. In June 2019, the assessor commented, ‘I think it is fair to say that the academy is one of the most inclusive schools I have ever been in.’- Reviewed and restructured school curriculum to demonstrate intent, implementation and impact.- Leadership and management of the transition process and post 16 options programme.- Lead on staff wellbeing in the workplace through staff surveys, regular recognition and bespoke CPD programmes.- Line managed the History department to raise attainment. 2019 saw an increase from -0.52 to -0.07- Line managed the Maths department to raise attainment. 2018 saw an increase from -0.16 to 0.28.- Liaison with local MP Robert Halfon about school related matters.- Arranged Royal Visit (Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) in 2016 as part of the ‘Heads Together’ initiative.- Organisation of key school events, such as Presentation Evening, Graduation Evening and Remembrance Day.

Essex, England, United Kingdom

- Leadership and management of academic and pastoral achievement at KS3/KS4 at varying times within the role.- As KS4 lead, my intervention strategies produced outcomes of 61% 5A*- C including English and Maths, the best results in the academy’s history.- Oversight of all CPD activities in school, leading training for teaching staff, liaising with all departments on school CPD initiatives to maximise effectiveness and impact.- Cross school collaboration and a consistent approach, led to an improvement in teaching and learning with the number of ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ judgements rising by 15%.- My approach to training established an ‘Open door’ policy of trust, with staff feeling supported and not judged.- Reviewed, planned and organised new staff/GTP/NQT training calendar, alongside training for mentors.- Delivery of the new staff training programme, resulting in high retention, with many going on to leadership roles.- Attended Essex GTP Coordinator and West Essex ITT Local Network meetings termly.- Involvement in Essex IIT partnership Ofsted June 2010 where it was recognised for ‘outstanding training in high quality placement schools that provide a wide range of personalised training opportunities.’- Supported A-level provision in collaboration with the local college, liaising with other schools to implement.

Postgraduate Certificate In Education - Qts, Secondary Education And Teaching, Qualified Teacher Status

Bsc Applied Sports Science Upper Second Class Honours (2:1), Sports Science, Second Class Honours