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Gary Boyd
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Deputy Head Teacher (Pupil Support)
, Education
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Kirkwall, Scotland,
United Kingdom
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I am a highly qualified and experienced Senior Manager in the related fields of education (including international education), child protection, child and community development, youth work, criminal justice and consultancy. I have worked in senior management positions within education in a number of countries including the UK, Australia, India, China, Qatar and Egypt.
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Area of Expertise: |
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
In my current senior management position, I am responsible for:
Ensuring students with additional support needs are provided with the required levels of support to facilitate learning in inclusive settings.
Chairing multi-agency teams consisting of Police, Social Work, Educational Psychology, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Health to develop and implement Child Safety Plans for young people placed on the Child Protection Register.
Providing Professional Learning workshops/training sessions to parents, teachers and other professionals on a number of issues including Child Protection, Disability and Additional Support Needs and compliance with relevant legislation.
Awards Management - public celebration of student success.
In previous positions, I have developed my expertise in a number or areas including:
Curriculum Design, Implementation and Review
Teacher Training and Mentoring of Probationer Teachers.
Conducting Action Research (in relation to students who Deliberately Self Harm and students with regular suicide ideation).
Successfully led large school departments through national inspection processes, including the implementation of any stated recommendationsons.
Develop and support a number of student-led initiatives (including peer support and peer counselling programmes).
For more detailed information, please see attached document 'Resume of Gary Boyd - February 2015.'
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Education: |
2013-14
University of Aberdeen, U.K.
Postgraduate Certificate
Leadership in Professional Contexts
2002-03
University of Queensland, Qld., Australia
Master of Educational Studies (Guidance & Counselling)
1994-98
Griffith University, Qld., Australia
Bachelor of Education (Primary & Special Education)
1993-94
Yeronga College, Qld., Australia
Certificate in Business (Honours)
1988-89
Telford College, Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.
Higher Grade Mathematics (Night Classes)
1980-84
Leith Academy Secondary School, Scotland, UK
'O' Grades:
Mathematics A
Arithmetic A
English B
History B
French B
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Full and current registration or membership with:
General Teaching Council for Scotland (U.K.)
Scottish Guidance Association (U.K.)
Educational Institute of Scotland (U.K.)
School Leaders Scotland (U.K.)
Association of School and College Leaders (U.K.)
Queensland College of Teachers (Australia)
Queensland Guidance & Counselling Association (Australia)
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
15-20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, French |
Nationality:
Australia
, United Kingdom
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