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I am a senior Further Education and Skills leader with over 18 years of experience in driving high-quality provision and strategic change. My expertise lies in aligning technical education with regional economic priorities recently delivering a 46% increase in apprenticeship starts with a specific focus on LEP priority growth areas. I combine this strategic vision with deep operational rigour; I have a proven track record of raising achievement rates by 13% in under 18 months and leading successful Ofsted inspection preparations. As a qualified External Quality Assurer (EQA) and End Point Assessor for major Awarding Organisations, I bring a granular understanding of regulatory compliance, assessment standards, and the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). I am committed to using this experience to drive standards, compliance, and skills strategy at a regional or national level. The following skills are a list of what I have to offer new roles: External & Internal Quality Assurance: I possess extensive experience operating as an External Quality Assurer and End Point Assessor for three large Awarding Organisations, giving me a deep understanding of assessment standards . Inspection Leadership: I have successfully led Ofsted inspection preparation (most recently in 2024), ensuring robust quality assurance and full compliance with the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) . Regulatory Frameworks: I hold expert operational knowledge of ESFA funding rules, ISOQAR, Matrix, and Awarding Body standards, having managed compliance across diverse funding streams including apprenticeships and higher education . Self-Assessment & Improvement: I have a strong track record of leading organizational Self-Assessment Reports (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) that inform strategic planning and drive sustained high performance . Labour Market Alignment: I bring expertise in aligning educational provision to labour market needs, employer priorities, and regional skills gaps . Priority Growth Targeting: I successfully drove growth strategies where 35% of new apprenticeship starts were specifically generated within Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) priority growth areas . Funding Contract Management: My background includes managing funded contracts aimed at supporting the long-term unemployed, demonstrating my ability to deliver against strict government funding requirements . Stakeholder Engagement: I have a proven ability to work effectively with funding bodies, regulatory partners, senior leaders, and governors to shape strategy and policy . Curriculum Design: I have directly led the design and development of new apprenticeship standards and technical education provision . Technical Education Oversight: I have provided strategic oversight for T Levels and Study Programme delivery across sectors including Digital, Health & Social Care, and Engineering, ensuring high-quality design and industry placement coordination . Assessment Expertise: As a qualified Teacher, Assessor, and Internal Quality Assurer, I possess a granular understanding of assessment methodology and standards . Rapid Performance Improvement: I specialize in diagnosing underperformance and delivering rapid results, evidenced by raising apprenticeship achievement rates by 13% within 18 months (reaching 71.8%) . Data-Driven Decision Making: I am highly skilled in analyzing performance data to set targets for retention and achievement, presenting detailed analysis to leadership and external bodies . Interim & Change Leadership: Through interim leadership roles at institutions like Gen2, York College, and Bedford College Group, I have demonstrated the ability to stabilize operations and drive quality improvements in complex environments . Growth Strategy: I have successfully implemented operational strategies that resulted in a 46% year-on-year increase in apprenticeship starts . Sub-contractor Management: I have experience managing sub-contractor arrangements, including the oversight of five partner organizations, ensuring quality assurance extends throughout the supply chain . Employer Partnerships: I have developed strategic partnerships with local employers to ensure curriculum relevance and enhance learner progression opportunities .

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I am a senior Further Education and Skills leader with over 18 years of experience in driving high-quality provision across 16-18, apprenticeships, adult learning, and technical education. My career is defined by a commitment to transforming lives through education while ensuring rigorous operational standards. I specialize in leading curriculum and quality improvement, strengthening teaching, learning, and assessment, and delivering strong outcomes through data-driven decision-making. Core Skills & Expertise include: Strategic Curriculum Leadership: Design and oversight of 16-18 Study Programmes, T Levels, and Adult Learning provision. Apprenticeship Operations: End-to-end management of work-based learning, from increasing starts (+46%) to improving achievement rates (+13%). Quality Assurance & Improvement: Leading Ofsted readiness (EIF), Self-Assessment Reports (SAR), and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP). Regulatory Compliance: Expert knowledge of ESFA funding rules, awarding body standards, and safeguarding requirements. Performance Management: Using data analysis to drive staff performance, retention, and learner outcomes. Technical Education Strategy: Aligning curriculum with Labour Market Information (LMI), LEP priorities, and employer needs. Staff Development: Coaching and building high-performance teams across multi-site environments. Target roles include: Director of Curriculum & Quality Assistant Principal (Quality or Curriculum) Vice Principal (Curriculum & Standards) Head of Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning Director of Technical Education Group Quality Manager / Director External Quality Assurance: Experience as an EQA and End Point Assessor (EPA).