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Patricia Axe

As headteacher of a successful school, responsible for:

• Whole school improvement program with success at both KS3 and 4, e.g.
  5+ A*-C rose from 17% in 1996 to 31%. Average points score from 21.6 to 30.8
• Successful initial Bid for designation as a Technology College in 1996 and subsequent progression to Phase 3
• Development of the school as the hub of the first City Learning Centre in Sheffield and its status as a CISCO Academy
• Acceptance as a pilot for the South Yorkshire e-learning project and to develop a technology Classroom of the Future
• Incorporation of Gifted & Talented, Learning Mentor and Learning Support Unit strands of Excellence in Cities and of Study Support within the framework of the school
• Participation as a pilot school for the Connexions initiative
• Development of close and practically effective working relationships with a wide range of business partners
• Development of a quality approaches and their recognition by:
  • CharterMark
  • Investors in People
  • Careers KiteMark

Particular management skills include

• Whole School Management & Development Planning
• Financial management and budget planning
• Timetable and curriculum planning
• Project planning and leadership of quality initiatives
• Personnel management and team approaches
• Recent contracts include:
• Management support consultancy to Schools facing Challenging Circumstances and
• School Improvement Adviser and Leadership Incentive Grant.