Experience

Varndean College

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of School (English, Psychology & Geography)

  • Sep 2020 - Present

• Course Tutor

  • Sep 2000 - Present

  A Level Geography and Travel and Tourism TutorPersonal Tutor for Intermdiate students 2000 - 2001Also taught: AS World Development, AS Citizenship

• Head of School (Humanities and Social Sciences)

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2020

• Head of School (World Studies)

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2020

  I am Head of School for students in World Studies (including Geography, Economics, Business, Maths, English, Modern Foreign Languages, Travel & Tourism, Public Services, World Development, Computing). I line manage a team of teachers involved in the Core Studies programme and provide guidance and support for around 450 students. My responsibilities include the college Core Studies system and reporting. I also work closely with the college's international team and all international students.

• Student Progress Leader

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2013

  Line management of a team of personal tutors, providing support for approximately 400 students (16 to 19 age range). Responsibilities include the college tutorial system, reporting, student liaison, and enrichment. I also oversee the progress of international students and co-ordinate the college environmental policy and committee.

• Guidance Leader

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2008

  Line managing a team of personal tutors, providing guidance to students (16 to 19 age range)



Transition Town Worthing

• Secretary / Editor

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

  Editing and writing monthly local newsletter, The Post Carbon Gazette.Co-ordinating membership and emails.Managing website for Transition Town Worthing.Setting up and managing Twitter account.

• Chair Person and Co-Founder

  • May 2009 - Sep 2010

  Transition Town Worthing was set up in 2009 to raise public awareness about resource depletion and climate change. A programme of talks, films and workshops initiated a number of specialist groups and practical projects for community involvement and resilience-building. During this time a constitution was written and ratified, an annual election process set up for selection of a steering group, along with a schedule of business and open meetings.