Skills
Strategic Leadership and Change Management: Leading organisational growth and developing strategies that drive sustainable positive outcomes.
Curriculum Development and Quality Improvement: Innovating curriculum designs to meet learner and industry needs while enhancing quality assurance processes.
Non-Academic Support Services Management: Providing operational leadership to non-academic services such as safeguarding, careers, and personal development.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Advocacy: Promoting inclusivity and championing equality in education and workforce settings.
Project and Relationship Management: Effectively managing change projects and building strong stakeholder relationships to align goals and expectations.
Data Analysis and Business Intelligence (BI): Leveraging data to drive decision-making, accountability, and measurable improvements.
Critical Friend and Peer Consultant: Offering mentorship and constructive feedback to peers, externals and stakeholders, fostering growth and collaboration.
Coaching and Mentoring: Supporting and guiding leaders and teams to develop their skills and achieve organisational objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships to enhance collaboration and deliver impactful outcomes.
Advanced Reporting and Impact Driven: Producing bespoke reports that drive accountability and demonstrate progress and achievements.
About
I am an accomplished and dynamic professional with a strong background in senior leadership within the education sector. My career has been built on a proven track record of strategic planning, performance management, and driving organisational growth. I pride myself on my ability to communicate and negotiate effectively, fostering collaboration and empowering teams to overcome challenges and deliver excellence.
Throughout my career, I’ve held pivotal roles, such as Assistant Principal at Kidderminster College, where I led the creation of the institution’s first strategy for learner experience, promoting learner involvement at every level. At Leicester College, I restructured the Personal Development curriculum and enhanced work experience programmes to align with industry needs. My time at Coventry College was marked by significant improvements in learner outcomes and quality assurance processes. Earlier in my career, my role as Head of Department at Henley College highlighted my commitment to innovative curriculum planning and inclusive teaching.
My expertise spans strategic leadership, change and project management, curriculum development, and advocacy for equity, diversity, and inclusion. I excel at leveraging data analysis and advanced reporting to drive measurable outcomes. As a passionate lifelong learner, I’ve contributed to initiatives with the Department for Education and Ofqual, helping shape new qualifications and standards.
I take a self-reflective approach to my work, with resilience and an innovative mindset that enables me to act as a mentor and critical friend. My ability to build trust and drive sustainable positive change defines me as a transformative leader committed to making a meaningful impact.
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