Anonymous

Skills

Skills I Want to Transfer to Further Education:

Programme Management & Delivery: With extensive experience in leading, designing, and delivering training programmes across multiple sectors, I can apply my strong organisational skills and knowledge to develop and manage educational programmes in further education. My ability to oversee curriculum planning, lesson development, and ensure alignment with industry standards will allow me to create engaging and effective learning experiences for students.

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA): As a Level 4 qualified Internal Quality Assurer, I bring a wealth of experience in quality management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting internal audits, and implementing continuous improvement practices. I am skilled in assessing educational delivery, managing feedback systems, and ensuring that courses and qualifications meet high-quality standards. These skills are directly transferable to further education settings, ensuring that the quality of teaching and learning is consistently maintained.

Teaching & Training: With over 30 years of teaching and training experience, including in vocational areas such as hairdressing, business administration, and customer service, I have honed my skills in delivering both practical and theoretical content. I am adept at differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs, including students with SEND, and delivering both group and one-on-one sessions effectively. I also have experience in developing engaging lesson plans and learning materials tailored to meet educational objectives.

Mindfulness Teaching: As a certified mindfulness instructor, I am passionate about promoting mental wellbeing, focus, and resilience in educational settings. I am eager to integrate mindfulness practices into further education to help students and staff improve focus, manage stress, and enhance overall wellbeing, which is particularly important in today’s challenging learning environments.

Bid Writing & Funding Expertise: Having successfully written and secured funding through various government bodies and educational institutions, I possess strong bid writing and business development skills that can be leveraged to support further education institutions in securing grants, contracts, and resources to enhance learning provision.

Leadership & Staff Development: I have significant experience in managing and mentoring staff, having led teams to achieve high-quality outcomes and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment. My leadership experience can be transferred to managing and mentoring teaching staff, fostering a culture of continuous development and high performance within further education institutions.

Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: With a strong background in overseeing compliance requirements for training providers, including Ofsted inspections and ESFA audits, I bring an in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape. I am equipped to ensure that further education institutions adhere to regulatory standards, implement effective safeguarding policies, and maintain excellent operational practices.

Wellbeing & Personal Development: Through my mindfulness teaching, I understand the importance of personal development in education. I aim to help students enhance their personal growth, emotional intelligence, and resilience, equipping them to navigate both academic challenges and real-world environments successfully.

About

Experienced Programme Manager & Qualified Educator Specialising in Quality Assurance and Mindfulness Training
With over 27 years of experience working across the private, public, and third sectors in the UK, I am a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a broad skill set spanning programme management, quality assurance, and education. I bring a proven track record in managing and delivering high-quality training programmes, business development, compliance, and operational management. My experience includes working with employers, government bodies, and educational institutions to design and implement training programmes and successfully secure funding.
As a qualified teacher and Level 4 Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), I have extensive expertise in quality management, having supported numerous organisations through Ofsted inspections, audits, and the development of quality assurance systems. I’ve led and managed apprenticeships, vocational training, and education programmes in a variety of sectors including hairdressing, beauty, business administration, customer service, and more. Additionally, I am experienced in bid writing, contract negotiations, and market research, which has resulted in significant funding and business growth.
In addition to seeking freelance opportunities that build on my vocational further education expertise mentioned above, I am also a qualified mindfulness teacher, certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and am passionate about teaching mindfulness techniques to individuals, teams, and leaders. I am looking to expand my freelance work in mindfulness training and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) within this area, helping organisations improve wellbeing, productivity, and resilience.
What I Offer:
• Programme Management: Skilled in overseeing complex projects, including curriculum planning, business development, and operational leadership.
• Quality Assurance: Extensive experience in managing quality assurance systems, internal audits, and leading educational institutions through successful inspections (including Ofsted).
• Mindfulness Training: Teaching mindfulness to improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance leadership in professional settings.
• Freelance and Remote Opportunities: Seeking freelance roles in programme management, IQA, and mindfulness training within further education and related sectors.
I am looking for opportunities where I can utilise my expertise in quality assurance, education, and mindfulness, particularly in remote or freelance roles. My goal is to help organisations deliver exceptional training outcomes and promote a culture of continuous improvement and wellbeing.