Michael Leahy
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Andy Murden
Michael is a very experienced leader in education whose quiet demeanour masks a sharp mind and a passion for the young people in his care. He is a consummate professional, efficient, meticulous and always focused on getting the best outcomes for learners. He is also very supportive of colleagues, works collaboratively and is never afraid to admit he hasn't got all the answers. A pleasure to work with! I worked with Michael from 2014-2017 at OneSchool / Focus Learning Trust.
Dee Kerwick-Chrisp
It’s rare to find a colleague in education with such a true, measured depth of understanding of all aspects of primary education. I had the pleasure of working alongside Michael for over three years in a multi school setting. Michael has incredible integrity and a rare ability to absorb a multitude of information, ask the most pertinent questions and make considered thoughtful decisions and plans which are executed with care and decisive diplomacy.
Andy Murden
Michael is a very experienced leader in education whose quiet demeanour masks a sharp mind and a passion for the young people in his care. He is a consummate professional, efficient, meticulous and always focused on getting the best outcomes for learners. He is also very supportive of colleagues, works collaboratively and is never afraid to admit he hasn't got all the answers. A pleasure to work with! I worked with Michael from 2014-2017 at OneSchool / Focus Learning Trust.
Dee Kerwick-Chrisp
It’s rare to find a colleague in education with such a true, measured depth of understanding of all aspects of primary education. I had the pleasure of working alongside Michael for over three years in a multi school setting. Michael has incredible integrity and a rare ability to absorb a multitude of information, ask the most pertinent questions and make considered thoughtful decisions and plans which are executed with care and decisive diplomacy.
Andy Murden
Michael is a very experienced leader in education whose quiet demeanour masks a sharp mind and a passion for the young people in his care. He is a consummate professional, efficient, meticulous and always focused on getting the best outcomes for learners. He is also very supportive of colleagues, works collaboratively and is never afraid to admit he hasn't got all the answers. A pleasure to work with! I worked with Michael from 2014-2017 at OneSchool / Focus Learning Trust.
Dee Kerwick-Chrisp
It’s rare to find a colleague in education with such a true, measured depth of understanding of all aspects of primary education. I had the pleasure of working alongside Michael for over three years in a multi school setting. Michael has incredible integrity and a rare ability to absorb a multitude of information, ask the most pertinent questions and make considered thoughtful decisions and plans which are executed with care and decisive diplomacy.
Andy Murden
Michael is a very experienced leader in education whose quiet demeanour masks a sharp mind and a passion for the young people in his care. He is a consummate professional, efficient, meticulous and always focused on getting the best outcomes for learners. He is also very supportive of colleagues, works collaboratively and is never afraid to admit he hasn't got all the answers. A pleasure to work with! I worked with Michael from 2014-2017 at OneSchool / Focus Learning Trust.
Dee Kerwick-Chrisp
It’s rare to find a colleague in education with such a true, measured depth of understanding of all aspects of primary education. I had the pleasure of working alongside Michael for over three years in a multi school setting. Michael has incredible integrity and a rare ability to absorb a multitude of information, ask the most pertinent questions and make considered thoughtful decisions and plans which are executed with care and decisive diplomacy.
Credentials
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British Schools Overseas (BSO) Level 1 Qualified Inspector
Penta International Training and Consultancy, UAEMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency First Responder
Bangkok Hospital Medical CenterJun, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pavna International School
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India
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Primary
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Oct 2021 - Present
Founding Head of Primary for brand new Cambridge curriculum international school - opening in April 2022 Founding Head of Primary for brand new Cambridge curriculum international school - opening in April 2022
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The British School, Kathmandu
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Nepal
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Primary and Whole School (3-18) Vice Principal
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Aug 2019 - Jul 2021
o Vice Principal and Head of Primary School for 300 students; line managed 40+ teachers and classroom learning support assistantso Oversaw quality of teaching and learning, resource and professional learning budgets for the Primary schoolo Co-led on Coaching CPD o Vice Principal and Head of Primary School for 300 students; line managed 40+ teachers and classroom learning support assistantso Oversaw quality of teaching and learning, resource and professional learning budgets for the Primary schoolo Co-led on Coaching CPD
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Education Development Trust
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Professional Development Expert and Head of Numeracy
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
o Head of Numeracy and Professional Development Expert for a system wide education reform programo Fully embedded work within the Ministry of Education, wherein I worked as a strategic and technical expert to build capacity of education system leaderso Successfully led a high quality and intensive literacy and numeracy coaching program for all English / mathematics teachers across the countryo Led training and CPD for international coaches of literacy and numeracyo Quality assured professional development training materials for literacy, reading and mathematics as part of the legacy documentation for the Bruneian Government
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OneSchool Global UK
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Primary Education Adviser / Head of Primary
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Dec 2013 - Dec 2017
o Chief responsibility for steering the development of innovative primary curriculum and pedagogical practiceo As a System Leader, oversaw strategic school improvement planning, as well as supporting and challenging senior school leaders to strive for the highest possible standards in pupil achievement outcomes - in Focus Schools across the UK-wide networko Led on the development and introduction of new Reading schemes of worko Co-created and co-authored bespoke new Key Stage 2 UK National Curriculum scheme of worko Led on the implementation of a new national assessment project for all students from Y3-Y13, consulting with international partnerso Created a training programme for 21st century skills development for Y3-Y9 students
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LeapEd Services
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Malaysia
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Teaching and Learning Adviser
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Jan 2012 - Sep 2013
o Adviser for Government School Transformation Projecto Leadership and curriculum trainer, including for ‘Orang Asli’ indigenous schoolo Created training and CPD modules for Trust School transformation programmeo Trainer and coach for Advisory (“Expert”) Teacher Programme o Adviser for Government School Transformation Projecto Leadership and curriculum trainer, including for ‘Orang Asli’ indigenous schoolo Created training and CPD modules for Trust School transformation programmeo Trainer and coach for Advisory (“Expert”) Teacher Programme
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The Regent's International School Bangkok
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Thailand
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Primary
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Aug 2010 - Oct 2011
o Led a team of 30+ teachers and support staffo Developed a primary school development plan to enhance a new EYFS facilityo Responsible for quality and monitoring of teaching and learningo Oversaw primary school INSET programmeo Chaired and hosted FOBISIA international sports event o Led a team of 30+ teachers and support staffo Developed a primary school development plan to enhance a new EYFS facilityo Responsible for quality and monitoring of teaching and learningo Oversaw primary school INSET programmeo Chaired and hosted FOBISIA international sports event
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The British School, Kathmandu
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Nepal
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Primary and Class Teacher
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Aug 2002 - Jul 2010
o Managed a team of 25+ teachers and teaching assistantso Oversaw and planned annual Primary calendar of eventso Led on performance management systems for Primary Sectiono Responsible for monitoring quality of teaching and learningo Taught Year 6 (full time - 4 years) , Year 4 and Year 7 National Curriculum Mathematics & EYFS part-time; o Managed a team of 25+ teachers and teaching assistantso Oversaw and planned annual Primary calendar of eventso Led on performance management systems for Primary Sectiono Responsible for monitoring quality of teaching and learningo Taught Year 6 (full time - 4 years) , Year 4 and Year 7 National Curriculum Mathematics & EYFS part-time;
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PSHE Curriculum Manager and Class Teacher
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Aug 1999 - Jul 2002
o Year 6 Teachero Introduced new Pupil Prefect System as PSHE Curriculum Managero World Religions Co-ordinatoro Led Primary FOBISIA Games Football Team o Year 6 Teachero Introduced new Pupil Prefect System as PSHE Curriculum Managero World Religions Co-ordinatoro Led Primary FOBISIA Games Football Team
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St Mary's CE Primary School
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Class Teacher
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Sep 1996 - Aug 1999
o Year 6 class teacher, consistently achieving excellent end of key stage 2 SAT results for my pupils.o Design and technology Co-ordinator.o Chess Club Manager and Coach.o Leader of Year 6 Residential Trips to PGL Adventure Centre in York, UK o Year 6 class teacher, consistently achieving excellent end of key stage 2 SAT results for my pupils.o Design and technology Co-ordinator.o Chess Club Manager and Coach.o Leader of Year 6 Residential Trips to PGL Adventure Centre in York, UK
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London Borough of Tower Hamlets
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Primary School Teacher
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Jan 1996 - Jun 1996
o Successfully taught in all primary year groups across several schools in Tower Hamletso Supply teaching placements varying from 1 day to 3 weekso Demonstration of versatility, adaptability and breadth of primary expertise to be on call at short notice o Successfully taught in all primary year groups across several schools in Tower Hamletso Supply teaching placements varying from 1 day to 3 weekso Demonstration of versatility, adaptability and breadth of primary expertise to be on call at short notice
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VSO
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Education Programme Assistant / Teacher Trainer
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Sep 1993 - Dec 1995
o Facilitated teacher trainings in Nepalio Promoted use of local resourceso Raised the local profile of pre-school education/educatorso Liaised with many stakeholders, including other NGOs/INGOs, DFID, Peace Corps, Danida, SNVo Modelled good pedagogical practice for local education counterpartso Introduced more interactive classroom practiceo Taught in non-formal, women’s and adult literacy classes o Facilitated teacher trainings in Nepalio Promoted use of local resourceso Raised the local profile of pre-school education/educatorso Liaised with many stakeholders, including other NGOs/INGOs, DFID, Peace Corps, Danida, SNVo Modelled good pedagogical practice for local education counterpartso Introduced more interactive classroom practiceo Taught in non-formal, women’s and adult literacy classes
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Applecroft School
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Primary School Teacher
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Sep 1990 - Aug 1993
o Year 5 class teachero Assistant PE and Language Curriculum Co-ordinatorso School Chess Club Manager and Coach o Year 5 class teachero Assistant PE and Language Curriculum Co-ordinatorso School Chess Club Manager and Coach
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Education
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1989 - 1990
University of Cambridge
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Primary (7-11) Education -
2001 - 2011
University of Bath
Master of Arts, Education -
1984 - 1988
University of London
Bachelor of Divinity, Theology -
1977 - 1984
St. Michael's Stevenage
3 A'levels: English (B), Latin (B) & Religious Studies (C)
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