Teacher of HPQ, EEDI Lead and DSO - King Edward's VI College Nuneaton
(2025-09)
Responsible for Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Liaise with the EEDI Governor each term and formed an EEDI team to delivery CPD
- Teach Higher Project Qualification support students to improve their extended writing skills
- Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in managing safeguarding concerns and referrals
- Act as a first point of contact for staff, pupils, and parents in the DSL's absence
- Maintained accurate, confidential safeguarding records in line with policy
- Assist in delivering safeguarding training and raising awareness among staff
- Liaise with external agencies under the guidance of the DSL to ensure student welfare
Interim Assistant Principal Student Journey & DSL - King Edward's VI College Nuneaton
(2025-01 - 2025-08)
Overarching responsibility for safeguarding, attendance, equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, leading efforts to promote a fair and inclusive learning environment
- Updated Safeguarding, Attendance and Behaviour Policies
- Played a pivotal role in the development and review of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and Self-Assessment Report (SAR), identifying key areas for enhancement and ensuring that strategic priorities were aligned with organisational goals
- Delivered comprehensive safeguarding and attendance reports to the Local Governing Body half-termly, providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform governance decisions and shape institutional policies
- Completion of the mandatory Safeguarding 175 Audit for Warwickshire County Council and creation of an Action Plan based on areas development required for safeguarding across the college
- Lead, managed and developed the 3 Progress Leads and the Specialist Support Lead, oversaw performance, progress tracking, and the delivery of targeted interventions to drive student success and personal development
- Delivered new staff safeguarding inductions and all staff safeguarding CPD sessions
- Line-managed a team of 9 Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSOs), providing mentorship and strategic direction
- Navigated the CEDAR system to record and manage safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and accurate case documentation
- Interacted with LADO, external agencies and other statutory services
- Administered Lightspeed Web Monitoring and Filtering to enhance online safety, protect students, and promote responsible digital usage
Academic Pathway Advisor Migrant Children (16-19) and Migrant Education Lead - Oxfordshire County Council (Children, Education and Family Team)
(2024-06 - 2024-12)
- Contributed to and implemented the migrant education, employment, and skills strategic plan
- Prioritised newly arrived migrant children and asylum seekers to access education and identify support needs
- Monitored and reported on Service Level Agreements with external agencies, including Adviza and Mears
- Liaised with diverse stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence, DWP, CEIAG Lead, Children Missing in Education, Education Employment and Training, Elective Home Education, ESOL, and SEND teams
- Created and distributed action plans to the 16-19 team, ensuring a clear focus
- Provided information and advice to migrant families about UK education law, provision, processes, and culture
- Supported and guided individuals in accessing employment opportunities or further study
- Assisted pupils with CV writing, interview skills, and online ESOL college course applications
- Organised cultural capital activities, including Sports Day and trips to UK sites
- Spearheaded the setup and integration of the Liquid logic Early Years & Education System Software (EYES) for case management, significantly improving data management, reporting, and communication across the team
- Played a pivotal role in supporting children from the Homes for Ukraine, Afghans Citizens Resettlement Scheme and Hong Kong British Nationals programs in accessing education
- Effectively managed the SEND, EAL and Early Years Leads, ensuring a high standard of care and educational provision for students with diverse needs
- Worked closely with the Strategy and Partnership Manager, contributing to strategic planning and implementation of key initiatives
Senior Alternative Provision Lead Practitioner - U-Educate
(2023-09 - 2024-06)
- Secured contracts with schools and academies to provide onsite Alternative Education Provision as part of tier 1 of the three-tier model for Alternative Provision (AP)
- Collaborated with schools, parents, social workers, and other stakeholders
- Produced bi-weekly KPI reports for the Deputy Head on pupils' behaviour and attendance
- Utilised Alternative Education Provision as an intervention rather than a destination
- Reintegrated students back into mainstream education
- Taught a reduced timetable focusing on core subjects, including Functional Skills, GCSE, ASDAN and Barclays Lifeskills
- Providing support to SEND and neurodiverse students and their families, addressing Emotional Based School Avoidance, Adverse Childhood Experiences and those at the risk of expulsion
- Responsible for safeguarding within the AP and used CPOMS
Deputy Manager Stadium Express (Sabbatical) - FIFA World Cup Qatar
(2022-10 - 2022-12)
Lead for a team of four other Deputy Managers
- Liaised with the staff at the Bus Hub to determine the ETA of first bus despatch, last bus departure and when to stop recycling buses from the stadiums, ingress and egress numbers all linked to the Daily Run Sheet, using the FMS online GPS tracking system to monitor buses en route to stadiums
- Worked collaboratively with external staging – supporting them to change route destinations through destination blinds and driver On Board Units (OBUs). This was also done in internal staging, to support the Venue Manager when they required more buses for a particular service
- Provided leadership, and used the above information to support and update the Venue Manager and Staging Managers
- Managed and trained a large team of volunteers within the bus mall to ensure a smooth operation
- Communicated using radios, written and other forms of technology to allow two-way communication to be of the highest quality
- Created reports linked to daily operations at Al Bayt Stadium
Deputy Venue Transport Manager - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
(2022-07 - 2022-08)
Working with the Venue Transport Manager to make the CWG experience pleasant for the athletes
- Oversaw load zone operations
- Established and maintained relationships with stakeholders/third party vendors
- Provided leadership, support and regular updates to the Transport Manager and other staff within the team; escalated critical issues to maintain project timelines
- Deputised for the Venue Transport Manager
- Managed a large team of volunteers and worked with a variety of stakeholders
- Worked closely with various internal and external parties including security, police and the tournament operations team
- Followed the plans in place to ensure that athletes, games family, media, technical officials and dignitaries secured transport to their destinations
Curriculum Lead PE - Khalsa Academy
(2020-09 - 2023-12)
- Collaborated with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to secure and implement the strategic vision of the Academy
- Provided strong, high-quality leadership to drive academic and operational excellence
- Analysed and interpreted key performance indicators (KPIs) and data to implement timely interventions and raise standards
- Coordinated departmental timetable and allocated staff
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated the curriculum to ensure it meets educational goals and standards
- Taught KS4-5 BTEC Sport, Lead IV for BTEC delivering engaging and effective lessons
- Served as a Post-16 form tutor, supporting pupils with UCAS applications and career guidance
- Utilised UNIFROG to deliver form sessions and assist students in crafting personal statements
- Employed due diligence and CPOMS to log and address safeguarding concerns effectively
Classroom Teacher - Woodfield School
(2020-01 - 2020-08)
Two term FTC: Teaching KS3 – 4 Science and PE
- Supporting pupils who all had EHCPS, Autism and/or ADHD
Interim Head of Centre - City of Birmingham School - SMART Education
(2019-07 - 2019-12)
- Served as the line manager for the Deputy Head and the CEIAG Advisor
- Monitored and managed behaviour, safety, and attendance
