Diane Thurston
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Richard Harris
I have known Diane Thurston in some professional capacity since I completed my initial teaching qualification in 2001 when she was my course tutor. More recently I have worked for her on a variety of projects in the field of teacher training. Diane is a dynamic and creative project manager who provides energy and direction for successful outcomes. This has been clear to me when working alongside her and is also seen in the feedback on events and projects I’ve been involved in with her in a lead role. Diane is open to requests for advice and ready to help and encourage others to look at problems from a different perspective to find solutions where they weren’t previously apparent. I have most recently valued her experience and advice in my role planning and running an EFL department and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.
Colin Laidler BSc(Hons) PGCE FSBP
Having worked with Diane on numerous occasions and on a variety of projects I have been impressed with her knowledge and professionalism. She is a person that gets things done while being supportive to those around her. I would not hesitate to recommend her both for her work and for her personality.
Richard Harris
I have known Diane Thurston in some professional capacity since I completed my initial teaching qualification in 2001 when she was my course tutor. More recently I have worked for her on a variety of projects in the field of teacher training. Diane is a dynamic and creative project manager who provides energy and direction for successful outcomes. This has been clear to me when working alongside her and is also seen in the feedback on events and projects I’ve been involved in with her in a lead role. Diane is open to requests for advice and ready to help and encourage others to look at problems from a different perspective to find solutions where they weren’t previously apparent. I have most recently valued her experience and advice in my role planning and running an EFL department and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.
Colin Laidler BSc(Hons) PGCE FSBP
Having worked with Diane on numerous occasions and on a variety of projects I have been impressed with her knowledge and professionalism. She is a person that gets things done while being supportive to those around her. I would not hesitate to recommend her both for her work and for her personality.
Richard Harris
I have known Diane Thurston in some professional capacity since I completed my initial teaching qualification in 2001 when she was my course tutor. More recently I have worked for her on a variety of projects in the field of teacher training. Diane is a dynamic and creative project manager who provides energy and direction for successful outcomes. This has been clear to me when working alongside her and is also seen in the feedback on events and projects I’ve been involved in with her in a lead role. Diane is open to requests for advice and ready to help and encourage others to look at problems from a different perspective to find solutions where they weren’t previously apparent. I have most recently valued her experience and advice in my role planning and running an EFL department and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.
Colin Laidler BSc(Hons) PGCE FSBP
Having worked with Diane on numerous occasions and on a variety of projects I have been impressed with her knowledge and professionalism. She is a person that gets things done while being supportive to those around her. I would not hesitate to recommend her both for her work and for her personality.
Richard Harris
I have known Diane Thurston in some professional capacity since I completed my initial teaching qualification in 2001 when she was my course tutor. More recently I have worked for her on a variety of projects in the field of teacher training. Diane is a dynamic and creative project manager who provides energy and direction for successful outcomes. This has been clear to me when working alongside her and is also seen in the feedback on events and projects I’ve been involved in with her in a lead role. Diane is open to requests for advice and ready to help and encourage others to look at problems from a different perspective to find solutions where they weren’t previously apparent. I have most recently valued her experience and advice in my role planning and running an EFL department and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.
Colin Laidler BSc(Hons) PGCE FSBP
Having worked with Diane on numerous occasions and on a variety of projects I have been impressed with her knowledge and professionalism. She is a person that gets things done while being supportive to those around her. I would not hesitate to recommend her both for her work and for her personality.
Experience
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Newcastle College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Faculty
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Aug 2021 - Present
I lead the faculty of Business, Education and Service Industries at Newcastle College which includes our Hospitality and Catering; Travel, Tourism and Aviation operations; our Hair and Beauty: Childcare and Eduction; and our Business departments. I also lead teacher education across Newcastle, Southwark and Carlisle colleges. I lead the faculty of Business, Education and Service Industries at Newcastle College which includes our Hospitality and Catering; Travel, Tourism and Aviation operations; our Hair and Beauty: Childcare and Eduction; and our Business departments. I also lead teacher education across Newcastle, Southwark and Carlisle colleges.
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Newcastle College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Curriculum
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2021
I lead the digital and creative sections at Newcastle College, including our Digital Arts, Art and Design and Music and Performing Arts curriculum areas as well as our childcare and education departments. I also lead Teaching, Learning and Assessment across Newcastle College.
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Director of School
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
I lead Education Services which includes all ESOL provision, maths and English for 16-18 and adults, teacher education, access and transition programmes for young people and employability for adults and more....
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment English
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Tutor and Assessor for CELTA and DELTA programmes
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1998 - Aug 2018
Main course tutor for Cambridge CELTA and DELTA, distance DELTA tutor, external assessor for CELTA and DELTA programmes. Experience of establishing and developing CELTA provision in a range of settings: Ukraine, South Africa, UK. Main course tutor for Cambridge CELTA and DELTA, distance DELTA tutor, external assessor for CELTA and DELTA programmes. Experience of establishing and developing CELTA provision in a range of settings: Ukraine, South Africa, UK.
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Head, School of Education
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2012 - Feb 2016
Leading the School of Education which offers initial teacher education from level 5 to level 7 (masters) awards validated through our College taught degree Awarding powers. Leading the School of Education which offers initial teacher education from level 5 to level 7 (masters) awards validated through our College taught degree Awarding powers.
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Manager, Success North centre for excellence in teacher training
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2007 - 2012
Success North is a collaborative partnership led by Newcastle College, and consisting of a diverse range of training providers, groups and organisations within the Lifelong Learning sector. Success North was awarded Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training status in July 2007, following a successful submission to the Quality Improvement Agency (now LSIS). Success North runs a regular programme of professional development events for teachers and managers in educational settings. Success North represents OLASS, WBL, ACL, the voluntary sector, FE and HE partners across the North of England. Show less
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Newcastle College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Manager, Newcastle School of Education
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2009
I work with a range of employers on both research and development projects, and in developing bespoke programmes to meet organisational development targets. As part of my role I manage Success North Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (from 2007) and have successfully bid for and managed a broad range of research and development projects including collaborative, employer-led projects I work with a range of employers on both research and development projects, and in developing bespoke programmes to meet organisational development targets. As part of my role I manage Success North Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (from 2007) and have successfully bid for and managed a broad range of research and development projects including collaborative, employer-led projects
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ESOL and literacy tutor
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2006 - 2007
Got back into the classroom and taught ESOL and literacy classes, and co-ordinated the independent learning centre, developed learning resources Got back into the classroom and taught ESOL and literacy classes, and co-ordinated the independent learning centre, developed learning resources
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EAP and PGCE ESOL lecturer
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2005 - 2006
EAP teaching for students on pre and in-sessional programmes, and lecturer on BA TESOL EAP teaching for students on pre and in-sessional programmes, and lecturer on BA TESOL
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International House
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Teacher Training
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2000 - 2006
Managed 8 full-time teacher educators and a range of teacher development programmes including overseas teachers/methodology/ refresher programmes, CELTA, DELTA and online teacher education programmes (including the development of the online IH certificate programme. Member of IHWO teacher education steering group. Inspector for partner schools and consultancy work to support school development Managed 8 full-time teacher educators and a range of teacher development programmes including overseas teachers/methodology/ refresher programmes, CELTA, DELTA and online teacher education programmes (including the development of the online IH certificate programme. Member of IHWO teacher education steering group. Inspector for partner schools and consultancy work to support school development
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Education
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2007 - 2010
The Open University
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1986 - 1989
University of Leicester
BA, English Literature and Language -
University of Leicester
English Language and Literature/Letters
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