Experience

Blackpool and The Fylde College

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Student Support, Wellbeing and Inclusion

  • Sep 2021 - Present



The Manchester College

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2021

• Head Of Department

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2019



Wigan and Leigh College

• Head of school for the Arts, computing and Business and Finance

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  Currently managing an increased curriculum portfolio which includes provision under professional and up to top up degrees. Team includes 50 lecturing staff and 6 technical support staff across three campuses. Success rates improved in all areas, including two areas now graded as outstanding. Currently managing an increased curriculum portfolio which includes provision under professional and up to top up degrees. Team includes 50 lecturing staff and 6 technical support staff across three campuses. Success rates improved in all areas, including two areas now graded as outstanding.



Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Head of School for the Arts, Wigan & Leigh College

  • 2004 - Oct 2015

  I currently manage a wide portfolio of qualifications from level 1 through to Foundation Degrees (which are validated by Universities), in subjects: Media production & technology, Music Performance and technology, Performing Arts, including dance and drama, Fashion Design and Technology, Graphic Design, Photography,Textiles, Fine Art, 3D Design, including product design and interior design. The School has approx 500 full time students and a range of evening course and part time provision. My role includes the proactive management of the quality of teaching and learning including; observations, coaching, training and staff development, attendance and retention strategies and monitoring through use of MIS data systems, meeting income targets and financial management, student disciplinary and strategies to raise aspirations and engament. I line manage a team of 31 lecturers, (including 7 senior lecturers) and 7 Technicial support staff, which includes performance management and recruitment. The School was awarded Grade 2 (Good) at its last inspection. Show less



Co-operative British Youth Film Academy

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Non-executive Director

  • 2010 - 2014

  Board member and non-executive director of the British Youth Film Academy. Board member and non-executive director of the British Youth Film Academy.



Accrington and Rossendale College

• Student Services Manager

  • 1997 - 2004

  I managed a cross college service, including retention and liaison officers, personal tutoring and pastoral support, basic and key skills support, quality and develoment in English and Maths across the College. I worked directly with the Quality Director and was part of the teaching and learning strategy group. My department was awarded the highest grades at inspection and a Beacon Award. I managed a cross college service, including retention and liaison officers, personal tutoring and pastoral support, basic and key skills support, quality and develoment in English and Maths across the College. I worked directly with the Quality Director and was part of the teaching and learning strategy group. My department was awarded the highest grades at inspection and a Beacon Award.



Bolton sixth form college

• Bolton, United Kingdom

• Head of Art

  • Aug 1994 - Aug 1997

  Responsible for all arts based A levels and pastoral support of sixth form students. Responsible for all arts based A levels and pastoral support of sixth form students.