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Paul Sockett5 Russell Close, Hereford, Herefordshire. HR1 1DJ
Personal Statement
Always ready for a challenge, I have confidence and experience enough to approach new tasks or situations in a calm, positive way, knowing that success can be achieved given shared understanding and common desire - and the resilience to cope with difficulties.
I’m looking for an employer who wants a talented, bright employee, with a proven history of care, diligence and passion for helping people.
Skills/ Experience
• Skilled and very experienced at dealing with stakeholders in a wide variety of situations.
• Extensive presentation experience and well practised communication skills.
• Excellent, well established time management and organisational skills.
• Great at working in a team - I’m positive, supportive and generous with my time and energy.
• Used to taking responsibility and being accountable for my own, and others’ performance.
Employment History/ Work Experience
September 2000 - April 2016 Head teacher, Bridstow CE Primary School
• Provided ‘inspirational’ leadership for the school over 15 years.
• Developed staff, lead projects, successfully liaised with outside agencies in the public and private sector in all areas - employment, premises, health and safety, professional development.
April 1997 - August 2000 Deputy Head teacher, Ledbury Primary School
• Played major role in helping the senior management team to change the culture and ethos of the organisation to that of a more positive, affirming and consequently successful environment.
• Developed leadership skills in a high pressure, demanding environment. Coached, mentored and supported pupils, parents, staff and governors, showing resolution and integrity at all times.
September 1987 - March 1997 Class teacher, Leominster Junior School
• Gained employed in an challenging school, by one of the most ambitious head teachers in the locality. Learned quickly the need for diligence and resilience in the work place.
• Promoted to year team leader during my time, I became responsible for leading the planning and review of the work of colleagues for the first time.
Education
1984 - 1987 University of Wales, Bangor
BEd ( In Primary Education, core modules Maths and Environmental Studies)
• I was voted Vice President of the Student Union in my third year, developing my communication and understanding of the term accountability.
1980 - 1982 Holyhead County Secondary School Sixth FormA levels
Maths ( D), Physics (E) and Geography (C)
1975 - 1980 Holyhead County Secondary SchoolO levels
Maths (A), Additional Maths (A),English Language (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (B), Geography, Human Biology, Art and Design, Technical Drawing, Welsh
Interests and Additional Information
• Creative and practical: I’m the Chair of X-entricity Youth Theatre Company, registered Charity no. 109746. I’m a member and leader of the set design and team and occasional performer.
• Healthy: My wife and I enjoy walking - completing the Cotswold Way last year, we’re planning to do the Wye Valley walk this year.
• Involved: I volunteer for Concern Universal, a charity that looks to eliminate poverty across the globe.
• At home, I like cooking (and eating), creating some mean pasta dishes in particular.
• Transferable, Enhanced DBS check
• Full, clean Driving Licence
References are available on request.
Paul Sockett5 Russell Close, Hereford, Herefordshire. HR1 1DJ
