Dr. John Kinniburgh

Headmaster at Toowoomba Grammar School
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(386) 825-5501
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Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, AU
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Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    Macquarie University
    Sep, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Membership of the professional body for teaching
    Chartered College of Teaching
    Mar, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fellow (FRGS)
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Jun, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods (ACES) - Education (PGradCertResMeth-ACES)
    Macquarie University
    May, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Graduate Diploma in Education (GradDipEd)
    University of New England (AU)
    Mar, 2001
    - Oct, 2024
  • Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management (MSc)
    University of Oxford
    Aug, 1999
    - Oct, 2024
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    University of Sydney
    Apr, 1996
    - Oct, 2024
  • Chartered Geographer (Teacher) (CGeog)
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Oct, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Member (MACE)
    Australian College of Educators
    Jul, 2015
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Toowoomba Grammar School
    • Australia
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Headmaster
      • Jan 2021 - Present

  • Prince Alfred College
    • Australia
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Head of Secondary School & Deputy Headmaster
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

  • Wellington College Teaching School Partnership (WCTSP)
    • Education Administration Programs
    • Assistant Head (Director of) Teaching Schools
      • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

      In my capacity as Assistant Head (Director of) Teaching Schools, I was responsible for guiding the Teaching School in its delivery of the ‘Big 6’ framework provided by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. This included school-led Initial Teacher Training (ITT), professional and leadership development, identifying and developing leadership potential, providing school to school support, designating and brokering specialist leaders of education (SLEs) and engaging in research and development activities. I led a team who researched, developed and coordinated the delivery of a continuum of professional learning opportunities for staff within the partnership and our vision was to embed a culture of aspiration, learning and excellence with those schools. I supported the delivery of ITT, Leadership and Research within schools of the Wellington College Teaching School Partnership (WCTSP).

  • Wellington College
    • United Kingdom
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Head of Geography
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

      Led the Geography department who were responsible for the delivery of Geography to over 500 students in the school. I also provided leadership in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and developed the first school-based web GIS portal. In my role I provided oversight of Geography programmes for the Middle Years Program, IB Diploma, IGCSE and A-Level curriculums. I prepared Annual Development Plans, CPD and maintained all department policies. I was also responsible for tracking students, benchmarking performance and assisting teachers to develop interventions to support those students who needed it. I planned and organised fieldtrips domestically and internationally and supported staff as they completed their Performance Development Review.

  • The King's School
    • Australia
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Head of Geography
      • Jan 2006 - Aug 2012

    • 1st XV Coach
      • Jan 2002 - Sep 2008

    • Geography Teacher
      • Jan 1996 - Dec 2005

Education

  • Macquarie University
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Secondary Education (Geography)
    2010 - 2018
  • Macquarie University
    Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods (ACES), Educational Research
    2007 - 2007
  • University of New England (AU)
    Graduate Diploma in Education, Secondary Geography Education
    1998 - 2000
  • University of Oxford
    MSc, Environmental Change and Management
    1998 - 1999
  • University of Sydney
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geography
    1992 - 1995

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