Experience

Robert Gordon's College

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Maths and Digital Education

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Delivery of Mathematics Education in the Senior School and Digital Education in Junior School. A specific focus on development of the innovative and creative RGC Online (https://www.rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk/learning/rgconline) initiative to create remote learning environments and open access to non-traditional pedagogies. Delivery of Mathematics Education in the Senior School and Digital Education in Junior School. A specific focus on development of the innovative and creative RGC Online (https://www.rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk/learning/rgconline) initiative to create remote learning environments and open access to non-traditional pedagogies.



2nd Battalion The Highlanders ACF

• Commandant

  • Dec 2019 - Present

• Company Commander

  • Feb 2018 - Dec 2019


Kemnay Academy
• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Faculty Head (Enterprise and ICT)

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

Meldrum Academy
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Teacher of Computing

  • Nov 2018 - Aug 2019


Cults Academy

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Computing Science

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Key role as school Google Suite For Education lead, developing staff and pupil we go enhance high quality learning and teaching. • Development of computing science resources to meet needs of wide range of learners. • Mentor of probationary teachers, including development of staff induction training program, against the competences of the General Teaching Council (Scotland) Standard for Full Registration • Production and monitoring of Departmental Improvement Planning • Development and evaluation of internal electronic communication systems • Development and audit of whole school policies covering Quality Assurance, Effective Learning and Teaching and Staff Development • Member of Aberdeen City Council Computing Subject Network Show less



Northfield Academy

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Computing

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2016

  • Key role as school ICT Champion, training staff in the use of the national intranet for education.• Development of Learning Management Systems using a wide variety of software• Management of computing resources and technical support staff• Mentor of probationary teachers, including development of staff induction training program, against the competences of the General Teaching Council (Scotland) Standard for Full Registration• Production and monitoring of Departmental Improvement Planning• Development and evaluation of internal electronic communication systems• Development and audit of whole school policies covering Quality Assurance, Effective Learning and Teaching and Staff Development• Chair of Aberdeen City Council Computing Subject Network Show less

• Principal Teacher of Computing

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2010

  • Key role as school ICT Champion, training staff in the use of the national intranet for education.• Development of Learning Management Systems using a wide variety of software• Management of computing resources and technical support staff• Mentor of probationary teachers, including development of staff induction training program, against the competences of the General Teaching Council (Scotland) Standard for Full Registration• Production and monitoring of Departmental Improvement Planning• Development and evaluation of internal electronic communication systems• Development and audit of whole school policies covering Quality Assurance, Effective Learning and Teaching and Staff Development• Chair of Aberdeen City Council Computing Subject Network Show less



2nd Battalion The Highlanders Army Cadet Force

• Deputy Commandant

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

  The Deputy Cadet Commandant is an integral part of the senior management team of the Battalion HQ. I report directly to the Cadet Commandant and carries out the duties specifically assigned to me by the Commandant. My duties include many of the responsibilities listed below: a. Deputising for the Cadet Commandant in his absence. b. All matter relating to the Management, Training and Welfare of all ranks. c. Guiding and supporting Area/Group/Company HQs and Detachments in the implementation and administration of current policies and objectives. d. Advising on the deployment, development, discipline, safety and welfare of the Officers, Adult Instructors and Cadets in the Company. e. Monitoring the effectiveness of Area/Group/Company and Detachment training and APC(ACF) achievement. f. Identifying with Area/Group/Company Commanders, possible locations for new detachments. g. Identifying strengths and areas for development with the Companies and advising the Commandant accordingly. h. Monitoring the adult Annual Military Skills Test. i. Building an effective team of staff, having the common purpose of pursuing and achieving excellence in all that is done. j. Visiting Company and Detachment activities. k. Attending regular, weekly meetings with the Cadet Commandant and CEO. l. Maintaining regular and effective contacts with the QM, Training Major and other Staff Officers, in person and bytelephone. m. Liaising with Regular and Territorial Army units, other cadet and civilian organisations with the County/Sector/Battalion area. n. Ensuring that the Battalion is kept in the public eye, using the Battalion PRO as appropriate. o. Contributing to the production of the County/Sector/Battalion’s Annual Forecast of Events. p. Attending, and contributing to, the Cadet Commandant’s conferences and meetings, as identified on the Annual Forecast of Events. Show less



University of Aberdeen

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Officer (Technology Enhanced Professional Learning) Secondment

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  To support the development of the following initiatives in partnership with Aberdeen University and other partner Local Authorities: • Developing Technology-Enhanced Professional Learning (TEPL) Networks • A sustainable model of Distance Learning Provision • To work with Aberdeen University, Highland Council staff and other local authority partners to, design, develop and implement the above projects • Develop collegiate working across all partners • Promote specific advice and support on distance learning, the use of technology to connect educators and classrooms • To ensure effective communication at all stages of the development and to organise and lead working groups • Direct work with schools, teachers and students to take the initiatives forward • Promote effective transition at all stages • Contribute to the evaluation of the project and identify scope for further development By the end of the secondment a sustainable model has been created to: • deliver teacher education through part-time open and distance learning • make the best use of TEPL networks to support the delivery of high quality teacher education • make the best use of TEPL to support school in the delivery of Curriculum for Excellence • make the best use of TEPL to support career long professional learning through the delivery of CPD Show less

• Battalion Training Officer

  • 2012 - 2013

  • Responsible for all training across the North East of Scotland, ensuring that all adult volunteers are qualified, current and competent to be delivering training to young people. • Implemented a brand new Induction Scheme for potential adult volunteers with the ACF, based against a range of 10 competences, to identify those that will be suitable to work with young people as role models. • Member of the ACF (Scotland) National Training Committee, developing training packages for adult volunteers across Scotland. • During summer 2012, key point of contact and manager for the Battalion’s annual camp, a two week training event for 350 personnel. • Development of the annual program of events, designed to meet the requirements of ensuring that adult volunteers and cadets are given the opportunity to meet all their training needs. • Development of systems utilising the national Management Information System to monitor and track the progress and qualifications of individual cadets and adult volunteers. Show less



Aberdeen City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Principal Officer (Education ICT)

  • Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

  • Strategic decision making regarding integration of ICT in Education services across the council. • Liaising with various council departments, such as Human Resources and Legal/ Financial to support decision making • Advising school senior managers on deployment strategies for ICT in Education • Development of integrated council Learning Management System for use across all education sectors. • Strategic decision making regarding integration of ICT in Education services across the council. • Liaising with various council departments, such as Human Resources and Legal/ Financial to support decision making • Advising school senior managers on deployment strategies for ICT in Education • Development of integrated council Learning Management System for use across all education sectors.



Alford Academy

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Teacher of Computing

  • Jun 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Development, delivery and evaluation of Computing and Information Systems curricula to Advanced Higher level • Management of whole school transition from Connect 2.4 to Connect 3 network • Personnel management of teaching staff • Development, delivery and evaluation of Computing and Information Systems curricula to Advanced Higher level • Management of whole school transition from Connect 2.4 to Connect 3 network • Personnel management of teaching staff