Experience

Taunton School International
• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Assistant Head Pastoral

  • Dec 2021 - Present


Millfield School

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Head of Sixth Form

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  Leadership of a large cohort of students (330-340), working to define culture and ensure consistency of academic, co-curricular and pastoral outcomes. Responsibilities include oversight of Rewards and Sanctions, Induction and Transition to Further Education.Inform strategic decisions of the school, working closely with Senior Leadership Team to review and improve current processes in all areas.

• Head of Year

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  Responsible for the development of approximately 240 Key Stage 4 students. This includes pastoral and academic oversight, working closely with Senior Leadership, Heads of Department and Housemasters/Housemistresses to ensure consistency and positive outcomes in all areas of school. Responsibilities include;Induction of new students. Ensuring smooth transition between Years 9 and 10, and 11 and 12. All major behavioural rewards/sanctions. Chairing meetings with a team of 23 Tutors to ensure targets are met and logistical efficiency. Supporting the delivery and planning of PSHEE. Significant parental contact and mediation. Working closely with House staff and DSL in safeguarding matters. Ensuring academic programmes meet needs of the students and advising on course changes and GCSE/6th Form option choices. Aiming to influence and improve the culture within the student body through weekly assemblies and staff leadership. Promotion of student voice through student council and developing leaders. Working with admissions team at recruitment events. Providing feedback to SLT and helping to form strategic, whole school decisions.Organisation of cohort social events. Show less

• Housemaster

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2019

  Boarding Housemaster, Millfield House Sept 2016 - 2019. Management of a staff team and overall responsibility for all aspects of the pastoral care and academic performance of students.Ensuring we surpassed NMS for Boarding in a demonstrable way.

• Assistant Housemaster and Other Responsibilities

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2016

  AcademicTeacher of Chemistry. Science Coordinator - Sept 2014 - 2016Coordinating the efforts of 30 teachers across the Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments.Analysis of test results for tracking student progress.Submission and moderation of GCSE Internal Skills Assessments.Prefect Team Leader. 2013 - 16Working with a team of 20 sixth form prefects to coordinate their support of staff in a variety of roles around the school. Assistant Houseparent April 2014 - July 2016. Residential role providing support to the Houseparent and supervision and day to day care for 50 boys of ages 13 to 18. Sept 2012 - April 2014. Non-Resident Assistant Houseparent.Sport1st XI Cricket coach. Rugby Coach. Show less



Licenced Victuallers School

• Science Teacher

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

  Academic - Teacher of Science Two years experience teaching both A Level Chemistry and A Level Biology. Delivered KS4 Physics, Applied Science and Environmental Science. Overhauled assessment and tracking systems. Redesigned and managed the way practical exams (GCSE ISA's) were delivered and improved results across the department. Mentoring of NQT's. Pastoral - Resident and Non Resident Assistant Houseparent. Worked as a residential and non residential tutor in a range of boarding houses for boys and girls of ages 12 to 18. Two nights per week plus weekend duties. Tutored a vertical boarding group as well as a group of day pupils. Sport Managed and coached sports teams in Football, Rugby and Cricket. Show less