Assistant SENDCO & Designated Teacher for Children in Care

• Apr 2022 - Present

Deputy Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) responsible for assessing and developing provision for students with SEND. Quality assurance of teaching in line with required provisions set.Designated teacher for children in care responsible for students at LECA who are in local authority care. Liaison and single point of contact for 5 local authority virtual schools and social workers, planning and running of PEPs, setting social emotional and mental health outcomes, securing and providing provision and managing funds to provide extra support to CiCs.

Teacher of Mathematics / Form Tutor

• Jun 2021 - Present

Responsible for specialist teaching of the mathematics curriculum including all lesson planning and resourcing, formative and summative assessment in the classroom, behaviour management of all students both inside and outside of the classroom, TA management and reporting. Direct liaison for my students’ parents regarding their learning of mathematics. Form tutor for a form group of 27 children including all pastoral responsibilities in loco-parentis.Completed the specialist course ‘Teaching Mathematics for SEND’ with the NCETM and the Cambridge Maths Hub.

Trainee Mathematics Teacher / IMA Scholar

• Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

Final teaching placement (Placement A). Assessment of the pedagogy of teaching whilst teaching in the classroom.

Trainee Mathematics Teacher / IMA Maths Scholar

• Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

Teaching placement (Placement B). Learning the pedagogy of teaching whilst teaching in the classroom. Teaching placement (Placement B). Learning the pedagogy of teaching whilst teaching in the classroom.

Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Quality Assurance Manager

• May 2019 - Jan 2021

Chief Technician responsible to the Delivery Duty Holder through the CAMO QM for ‘assurance’ and ‘ensurance’ of Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publications (MRPs) on behalf of the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) for the Typhoon and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight across 2 RAF Main Operating Bases.Responsible for first and secondary party audits and scheduling of the CAMO audit plan including all Military Airworthiness Review activity.Liaison with subcontracted organisation including shadow audits, desktop audits, contract monitoring activity and continuous improvement.Mathematical analysis of all findings, trends, development and implementation of risk mitigation measures across the RAF Typhoon Force.

Equality and Diversity Advisor / Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2020

One of 5 qualified personnel on the Station who are responsible for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion education for RAF Marham. Point of contact for military grievances in all E&D matters. Guidance counsellor for RAF Marham; conducting interviews and facilitating resolution via Service and civilian routes. Delivering E&D training to 60+ personnel monthly via group discussion and direct briefing from Wg Cdr downwards.NOTABLE PROJECTS..Responsible for the efficient handling of 4 highly sensitive Equality and Diversity centred cases.

First Aid Instructor

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2020

Teaching 4 Day First Aid at Work, Emergency FAW and Paediatric First Aid. Providing professional training to military and civilian personnel via 1 day, 12 hours and 4 day courses. Teaching both theory and practical elements including CPR, burns, bleeding, breaks, childhood illness, head injury and trauma, stroke, heart attack, choking and respiratory illness amongst others.Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) level 4 qualified.

Quality System Coordinator

• Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

At the rank of Chief Technician. I was selected for this role due to previous business analysis, QCIT management and auditing experience. Leading the Wing Quality and Continuous Improvement Team. Managing, undertaking and coordination of Wing audits across 2 Squadrons. Analysis and continuous improvement of extant processes including analysis of issues to enable the safe and effective drawdown of Depth Support Wing prior to introduction of F-35 Lightning II at Marham. All whilst maintaining viable output to satisfy contractual obligations to industry partners.NOTABLE PROJECTS..Lead the Wing Manpower Review across 3 Squadrons to ascertain and rationise manpower against engineering output. Developed and proofed a fully working mathematical model which provided sound manpower assurances against draw down predictions with risk area analysis and mitigation plan.Wing Support Cell rationalisation; an analysis of manpower output against daily, weekly and monthly tasks across 3 Squadrons. Rationalisation of workload, including ethical considerations, in order to provide engineering manpower to high risk areas for Tornado OSD.As the Wing QSC, I've lead the Wing Quality Management System through a Command External Quality Audit with an exceptionally positive outcome.Awarded a Station Commander's Commendation for analysis work creating a model to provide assurance of Tornado GR Force manpower drawdown.Lead a high profile Hawk aircraft Continuous Improvement event which identified hidden opportunities for improvement of platform processes. The improvements have improved platform safety, reliability and personnel engagement.

Training and Support Manager

• Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

On promotion from Sergeant to Chief Technician. Overall responsibility for Squadron Training and personnel learning administration. Tracking and analysis of Squadron issues using Microsoft Excel. Identification of Strengths, Opportunities, Failures and Threats with comprehensive reporting.Building custodian responsible for all building infrastructure management including contractor and works service requests. Health and safety management of all essential building services and facilities including the role of environmental protection warden, safety, health environmental and fire coordinator, and hazardous waste manager. IOSH accredited Risk Assessor, Safety Management and Manual Handling Instruction courses completedDirect line management of 14 personnel including 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 2 airmen and 6 civilians in the Training and Support Cell, Test and Measuring Equipment Control lab, Precision Termination Tool controllers and North America Tools and Test Equipment. Writing of mid-term and annual appraisals.This was a temporary post as my expertise was required elsewhere. However, in my 4 month tenure I introduced in robust procedures for personnel training, issues analysis and business continuity to ensure that my replacement succeeded in the role.

RAF Marham Families Day Ground Coordinator

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

Responsible for budgetary decisions and planning for the ground element of RAF Marham Families and Friends Day 2016. Contact and liaison for exhibitors from Industry, commercial and businesses including BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin. Planning, production and execution of a comprehensive ground plan whilst ensuring all health and safety requirements are observed. Extensive use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CC.Liaison with flying displays coordinator for ingress, display and egress of static aircraft displays. Direct leadership and resource management of 100+ personnel and assets to setup, manage and restore the site to operational capability.A highly successful event which marked the 100th anniversary of RAF Marham. Received letters of commendation from Project Officer, charities and businesses involved in the event.

Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2016

On promotion from Corporal to Sergeant.Quality management of Depth Support Wing and Sqn assets. ISO9000/9001:2008 compliant quality auditing satisfying all criteria in the Military Airworthiness Publication. Management of Quality Occurence reporting including tracking and briefings to high level management.Part of a team consisting of 5 NCOs with direct line manager responsibilities for 2 corporals including appraisal writing, discipline and welfare. Debriefing of senior wing management post statistical analysis with use of Microsoft PowerPoint. Identification of Wing Quality issues and responsibility for process improvement.Primary role includes identification of engineering vulnerabilities including process failures within the Wing and subsequent facilitation of Continuous Improvement events to address these issues. Using Lean Sigma and Six Sigma tools, all events have a considerable positive impact including cost and man hours savings through removal of nugatory work.Associated duties include carrying out and leading teams to carry out risk based internal quality audits (IQAs) for the Station. Sections under audit include Imagery Intelligence, Supply and Logistics, Safety and Assurance, Depth Support and front line Squadrons.

RAF Marham Families Day Ground Plan Coordinator

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

Responsible for booking and liaison with 55 civilian exhibitors and 25 industry partners from initial contact to after the event. Design and implementation of ground plan including amenities and waste management whilst following all fire protocols and health and safety constraints. Direct management of 70 service personnel and 10 civilian contractors to set up the event, manage event safety for 10,000 attendees and VIPs. Restoration of the event site to enable flying program to continue the day after the event.

Avionics Trade Manager and Aircraft Documentation Controller

• Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

Dual role as Avionics Trade Manager and Aircraft Documentation Controller on the Tornado GR4/4a aircraft in support of Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East. Security Officer holding 'Secret' classification in order to manage Secret assets for image acquisition and countermeasures deployment.

SNCO RAF Marham Families Day Ground Plan

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

Design and implementation of ground plan including amenities and waste management whilst following all fire protocols and health and safety constraints. Direct management of 40 service personnel to set up the event, manage event safety for 6,000 attendees and VIPs. Restoration of the event site to enable flying program to continue the day after the event.

TGRF Manning JNCO

• Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

Responsible for assisting Warrant Officer TGRF Manning to manage the Tornado GR Force manpower across the global Tornado GR Force. Planning and deployment of Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) on operational tours. Charting, analysis and mapping of experience of 2000 personnel to plan overall training of the Force including manpower movements to ensure the TGRF succeeds on operations.

Computer Based Training Software Designer and Office Leader

• Apr 2009 - Aug 2012

Using 3D software packages; 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash to create interactive training and course materials and teaching aids. Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) qualified in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Dreamweaver.Office manager responsibilities including direct supervision and tasking of IT personnel working to ensure delivery of software packages and resources to strict deadlines.General IT support duties including fault finding, rectification and IT network management with Windows Server and 52 user access devices. Private Network installed by Babcock International.Use of Microsoft Access, SQL and SQL Server to develop Student Records and Training database to monitor, track and analyse student achievement in accordance with requirements of MAOS Mil Part 147. Enabled automated production of certification and statistical analysis of student records.

Avionics and Electrical Engineer and Inspector Tornado GR4

• Apr 2007 - Apr 2009

On promotion from Junior Technician to CorporalAll engineering tasks including the duties as an Inspector at the rank of Corporal. Working under Mil Part 145. Responsible for the quality and completeness of all electrical and avionics work undertaken by tradesmen on the aircraft. Supervisory responsibility of RAF and civilian personnel as engineering team leader. 2nd signatory on all aircraft paperwork.Designed and implemented a full maintenance procedure to enable the full strip and rebuild of a particular aircraft structure. This procedure was subsequently published by the Tornado Design Authority and is regularly followed.

Avionics and Electrical Technician Tornado GR4/GR4a

• Jan 2003 - Apr 2007

On promotion from Senior Aircraftman to Junior TechnicianUndertaking scheduled and out-of-phase electrical and avionics maintenance including rectification on the Tornado GR4 working within the Military Aviation Authority guidelines. Responsibilities for task completion and systems testing in accordance with aviation technical publications on all systems including; weapons systems, radar, auto-fight director, propulsion, primary flying controls and hydraulics. Equipment and cabling installation, evaluation and testing of numerous complex Tornado GR4 modifications and the carrying out of detailed technical instructions.

Test and Measuring Equipment Controller

• May 2005 - Sep 2005

Responsible for tracking, test and calibration of precision test equipment for British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI)

Tornado GR4 Engineering Authority (EA) Armament Electrical

• Jul 2018 - May 2019

Responsible for airworthiness aspects of Tornado GR4 aircraft electrical engineering practices and engineering policy/documentation. Tornado GR4 electrical systems SME working alongside the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) to maintain the GR4 fleet. I hold a delegated Letter of Airworthiness Authority (LoAA) from the Type Airworthiness Authority for the weapons and electrical aspects of the Tornado GR4 aircraft. A privileged position for a SNCO. Liaison with NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) for international implement of Technical Orders and Warnings on the global Tornado fleet. Liaison with the contractors, equipment OEM and the Design Organisation (BAE SYSTEMS) for all aspects of platform risk and safety. Assessment of airworthiness risk including fault tree analysis and technical in depth risk analysis. Ultimate responsibility for investigation and closing of of Aviation Safety Occurrence Reports (ASORs) for the aircraft electrical systems.

Aircraft Electrical Mechanic Merlin EH101

• Aug 2000 - Mar 2002

Posted into the newly reformed 28(Army Cooperation) Squadron as a flight line maintenance mechanic. Post pre-employment training on rotary wing aircraft I assumed duties including general flight line servicing, Out Of Phase (OOP) electrical and avionics maintenance, fault rectification, software update and flight testing including rotor-tuning on the new Merlin EH101. Whilst on the Sqn designed and implemented the Mechanical Transport Management Database using SQL and Microsoft Access.

Aircraft Electrical Mechanic Puma HC1

• Jan 2000 - Aug 2000

Flight line maintenance mechanic including general flight line servicing, Out Of Phase maintenance, electrical and avionic fault rectification, software update and flight testing. Included numerous regiment training exercises to Otterburn, Salisbury Plain and Stanta. Also included short term operational deployments.

Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice

• Feb 1999 - Dec 1999

Basic Trainee (Aircraftman)

• Jan 1999 - Feb 1999