Experience

The Lakes College

• Australia
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Head of Primary - Learning Transformation

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Mark is a highly experienced whole-school Primary Teacher and Leader. He has a Bachelor of Education (Primary) and a Master of Education: Educational Leadership. Mark has extensive experience with the Australian, UK and IB curriculums having worked in Australia, London, Hong Kong and the UAE. With 20 years of experience, Mark is committed to student success and sustainable community partnerships. He is passionate about visible learning and high-reliability classrooms. His teaching and leadership are characterised by high expectations and raising student attainment, developing critical global thinkers, collaboration, effective communication, and forming positive relationships. Mark has taught and led within Australian and British domestic and international schools. He is creative in his approach to curriculum design, contextualising authentic student experiences to engage learners and invigorate staff. He has been instrumental in developing behaviour management systems that positively reinforce expected behaviour while engaging families in restorative practices that build partnerships within the whole school community. Mark is future-focused and believes student enjoyment and collective efficacy are essential to the success of all learning environments. Learning is an adventure, to be experienced and deeply enjoyed. Show less


OVERNEWTON ANGLICAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIMITED
• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Lead Teacher – Years 2 - 3

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2020

Queensland Department of Education
• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee
• Classroom Teacher - Curriculum Support Prep to Year 6

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019


Aldar Academies

• United Arab Emirates
• Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Deputy Principal (Whole school FS1 – Y6)

  • Jan 2016 - Nov 2018

  Al Muna Primary School Aug 17 - Nov 2018 Deputy Principal (Whole school FS1 – Y6) The Pearl Primary School Aug 16 – Aug 2017 Lower Key Stage 2 Leader (Y3 – Y4) Role description: Support the Principal in providing both strategic and day to day leadership of the school. Pastoral support and guidance for students, staff and families. Professional development of staff in school and coordination of staff CPD. Management of student welfare. Coordinate Parent and Community Association. Acting Principal when required. Work with staff on curriculum innovation, technology implementation and improving the quality of teaching and learning. Manage compliance processes in line with the Ministry of Education and Aldar Academies. Training of all classroom assistants. Staff appointments. Lesson observations and performance management. Promote the school and continuously build positive parent and community relationships. Coordination of all auxiliary staff, and whole school health and safety. Work with all stakeholders in supporting the shared values and expectations of the school to ensure a happy and safe environment. Show less


Mount Scopus Memorial College
• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Year 4 Class Teacher

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Australian International School Hong Kong
• Hong Kong
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Year 2 Class Teacher

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
• Teaching and Learning Coordinator (whole school FS1- Y6)

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2013

  2009 – 2013 Aldar Academies – UAE Al Muna Primary School Sep 09 - Jan 2013 Teaching and Learning Coordinator (whole school FS1- Y6) Al Yasmina School Aug 2008- Aug 2009 New Build School - Class 3 teacher Classroom teacher responsibilities including the academic and pastoral well-being of all learners. Differentiated curriculum design. Support SenCo staff in the development of individualised programs to meet student need. Develop engaging authentic inquiry-based curriculum with authentic connections to UAE context. Development of strong parent and community relationships. Show less


St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church of England Primary School
• UK Curriculum Early Years Class Teacher

  • Apr 2006 - Aug 2008

Sheldon College
• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Year 3 Year Level Leader

  • Jan 2004 - Jul 2006

St. Christopher's International Primary School
• Year 3 Team Leader and Class Teacher

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2004
• Year 2 and 4 Classroom Teacher

  • Jan 2002 - Jul 2003