Andrew Paling

Head of Faculty at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
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(386) 825-5501
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Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Faculty
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      ● Leading the department to record high results of 97% pass rate which are the best in the country. ● Created a broad and balanced PE curriculum in collaboration with the department and student feedback. Whilst meeting the requirements from Ofsted and the governments guidance for the National Curriculum. Creatively finding solutions to whole school events that impact on the spaces available to the department. ● Managed a £12,000 budget to ensure that the department continues to progress whilst maintaining full working order. Researching and negotiating the best prices for equipment and services has been essential with shrinking budgets. ● Working in collaboration with the business manager and external construction companies to plan the development of the new sports complex. Strategic solutions have been implemented to ensure that the new facilities meet the requirements for the curriculum whilst ensuring that the disruption of the current curriculum is limited. It has been imperative that alterations to plans have been carefully negotiated to ensure the new facilities meet the requirements for all stakeholders. ● Restructuring of the department was essential and lead on incorporating two essential roles within the team to improve efficiency and department morale. ● Reporting to regulators and the CEO of the MAT - producing and presenting termly reports for examination group performance against KPI’s. Using this opportunity to share interventions that have been strategically planned to improve performance and efficiency. ● Led whole school sports day and other events for over 1800 students, requiring vast amounts of strategic planning. ● Liaising with the Principle to establishing the development of subject roadmap to ensure that the Subject Improve Plan supports the Whole School Improvement Plan. ● Adapting to daily change to staffing and putting cover in place to ensure that lessons run smoothly for the department. Show less

  • Brunts Academy
    • West Bridgford, England, United Kingdom
    • Head of Year and Teacher of Physical Education
      • Apr 2018 - Apr 2021

      ● Responsible for leading a team of 12 tutor groups and 300 students. ● Led on a range of whole school initiatives across the school for cultural change; enrichment; careers and healthy schools. Collaborating with various stakeholders and external agencies whilst reporting to the CEO at the end of each term against KPI’s. ● Worked closely with the Vice Principle – producing and presenting weekly and monthly reviews and forecasts for behavior and achievement. Analysing trends and applying strategic plans to ensure that behavior was addressed proactively. ● Managed a budget of £10,000 to supply rewards, equipment and trips. ● Conducted regular board meetings with senior management regarding whole school initiatives. ● Worked with external organisations such as health care professionals to ensure that students were getting the additional support that they required which were often students that required support through CAMHS for mental health support. ● Led on open evenings for Year 9 Options Evenings and Year 11 Work Experience. ● Working with a variety of stakeholders to find strategic solutions to individual situations such as a bespoke timetable for a student that was presenting extreme behaviours at specific parts of the day. ● Mentoring of trainee and new teachers to the profession through clear guidance, support and expertise. Show less

  • Queen Elizabeths Academy
    • Mansfield, England, United Kingdom
    • Head of Vocational Curriculum
      • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

      ● Strategically led the introduction of vocational subjects tailoring the curriculum to suit the needs and abilities of the students at QEA. ● Planned and delivered whole school CPD for teaching and learning based on the latest and most effective teaching strategies. ● As Head of Year 11 I was responsible for strategically planning intervention to maximise achievement whilst providing the highest standard of pastoral support. ● Working in collaboration with SLT to collectively analyse behaviour, achievement and attainment trends. Producing half termly reports that were presented to SLT. Show less

    • Head of Year and Teacher of Physical Education
      • Jul 2008 - Apr 2018

    • United Kingdom
    • Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
    • Project Manager
      • Sep 2005 - Sep 2006

      • Responsible for planning and coordinating new electrical mains connection across the Midlands. • Scheduling dates between multiple parties and liaising with Wayleave Specialists to ensue completion. • Forming excellent relationships with all stakeholders to ensure excellent working relations. • Responsible for planning and coordinating new electrical mains connection across the Midlands. • Scheduling dates between multiple parties and liaising with Wayleave Specialists to ensue completion. • Forming excellent relationships with all stakeholders to ensure excellent working relations.

Education

  • Loughborough University
    Postgraduate Degree, Education
    2007 - 2008
  • University of Derby
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sports Studies

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