More Detailed CV

2005–2020	Headteacher Hotspur Primary, Heaton
2001-2005	Headteacher West Walker Primary, Walker
1994-2001	Deputy Head Christ Church CE Primary, Shieldfield
1990–1994	Class teacher St Anthony’s CE Primary, Walker
1989-1990	Teacher Windlestone Hall Residential Special School (secondary)

Four OFSTED inspections at Hotspur – all graded ‘good’ – all different
Singing is a huge passion, organising many large-scale concerts and events including the two-year Concordia project funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Two terms as part-time Associate Head of Heaton Manor Secondary School
Managing a diverse work force of over 70 people for 50 weeks of the year meeting the educational, care and pastoral needs of 440 children and their families
Managed two year vocal project funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation (£180,000) focusing disadvantaged communities
No Outsiders Project gaining national recognition for work in inclusion and diversity
Awarded Platinum Sing Up Award and Platinum Artsmark Award
Developed a vibrant, stimulating, localised curriculum that encompasses the National Curriculum, Key Skills, Hotspur Core Values and is enjoyed by children, their families and staff
Other roles/responsibilities
Chair of Trustees of Sing for Pleasure
Board member of Culture Bridge North East
Chair of Newcastle Cultural Education Partnership
Board member of Music Partnership North
Board member of Schools North East
Chair of Newcastle Primary Heads Network
Lecturer at Newcastle (Music and Maths) and Northumbria Universities
Occasional lecturing at Sunderland, Edge Hill and Roehampton Universities
Member of Newcastle’s Fairness Commission
North of England Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year 2001

Personal Interests

Conductor of children’s singing groups
Member of Sine Nomine International Touring Choir – recent tours include Tuscany and Germany and performances throughout the UK
Enthusiastic cook and entertainer