Matt Heaven BSc AMIMechE

Experience

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  Corus

  Sept 1997 - Apr 2002

  Maintenance Engineer

  On completion of my apprenticeship I was part of a mutliskilled maintenance team responsible for keeping the plant working. The role varied greatly and could in clued being tasked to go and assist the teams on site providing technical knowledge and expertise to complex parts of equipment and plant, or removal of equipment to a central location where it would be overhauled and repaired.This could be anything from simple table rollers, to very large continuous caster segments and diesel hydraulic/electric locomotives. Show less

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  Tann Synchronome Ltd

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2004

  Technical Sales Engineer

  Responsible for the Maintenance and Installation of Fire Alarm and Fire Detection Equipment throughout the UK.Duties included, maintaining current systems, being on 24 hr call out rota, responsibility for installation and maintenance teams.Finding and maintaining new work.Customers included The Ministry of Defence and a number of High Street Banks.

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  Morecambe Community High School

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2009

  Head of Department Public Services / Design Technology Teacher

  Head of Department Public Services – Responsible for the planning and implementation of the BTEC Public Services Course at the School. Skills included liaising with outside agencies, both Military and Civilian, planning residential trips to different establishments to enrich the teaching of the course.Running events at the school to raise awareness and profile of the course within the school, and local community.Full involvement in teaching of KS3, GCSE, AS and A2 level Design and Technology and Product Design.Responsibility for delivery of KS3 General Technology, GCSE Graphic Products, and all A2 Product Design.Responsibility for schemes of work and course briefs for GCSE Graphic Products, Resistant Materials, and KS3 General Technology.Form Tutor, responsible for a Sixth Year form. Responsibilities included writing UCAS references, work related references, giving careers advice and guidance.Lower School vertical house tutor. Responsible for a form of 30 pupils from years 8 to 11. Show less

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  Stonyhurst College

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2020

  Design Technology Teacher

  Design and Technology Teacher with Full involvement in teaching of KS3, GCSE, AS and A2 level Design and Technology and Product Design.I have overall responsibility for delivery of KS3 General Technology, GCSE Product Design, as well as devising schemes of work and course briefs for GCSE Product Design and KS3 General Technology.CAS Tutor for the International Baccalaureate, with a responsibility for 24 Sixth form students. It is my responsibility to ensure that they are fully engaged in their CAS programme, and to advise and guide them where necessary.Organisation of day trips to exhibitions. I am involved in the day to day running of Adventurous Activities for the College, these include:Sailing, Kayaking, Climbing, Mountain Biking.I have implemented a sucessful Outdoor Education programme for the Prep school, which has run successfully on a Friday afternoons during the Christmas term.Involvement with Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.Commissioned Officer within the CCF, running a "fast track" platoon, consisting of those pupils new to the school who have missed Junior Company Training.Playroom (House) Master (2011 – 2014) responsiblity for up to 71 Year 11 boys, two thirds being "Full Boarders" and of those a large proportion are from overseas, it was my role to help and guide them through their GCSE year as well as dealing with personal problems ranging from homesickness and girlfriend issues to parental break ups and eating disorders. Other duties included, liaising with the Year 11 Senior Tutor on all matters academic and pastoral that may be troubling my students. Running the Playroom Accounts and holding the budgets, and reporting to the Finance Director at the end of each term. I managed a team of 6 teachers/tutors who worked in the boarding house, supporting me in my role. As their manager I carried out yearly performance appraisals giving constructive feedback whilst identifying targets for improvement. Show less

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  Lord Wandsworth College

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Teacher of Design & Technology

  Design and Technology Teacher with Full involvement in teaching of KS3, GCSE, AS and A2 level Design and Technology and Product Design.Sixth form tutor responsible for 16 tutees, including academic and pastoral welfare as well as guidance on UCAS applications and writing their references.Contingent Officer working with the Senior Cadets on the Advanced APC Syllabus, including Leadership, SAA, Infantry Tactics.Responsible for drill and turn out, as well as prepping the Banner party for Remembrance and any formal occasions. Show less

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  Swanbourne House

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  Design, Engineering and Technology Lead

  Design, Engineering and Technology Coordinator, responsible for all aspects of DT within the school.Run the DT mentoring group preparing pupils for interview and the scholarship processes to a variety of Senior Schools.Sports coach. Leaver’s Programme Co Ordinator. Form and personal tutor.

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  Kingham Hill School

  Sept 2022 - May 2024

  Head of Department

  Head of Design and Technology/Engineering teacher, I am responsible for all aspects of Design technology at the school including:Design and Technology Teacher with Full involvement in teaching of KS3, GCSE, AS and A2 level. Including writing the Schemes of Work for the department.I am the department Health and Safety representative and have responsibility for all Health and Safety aspects of the Department including writing and maintain Risk Assessments, COSHH, machinery testing and maintenance.Responsible for exam entries for my subjects and liaising with the exams officer.Running extra clinics for pupils who struggle with the subject and for those who thrive and have a passion for the courses.Officer Commanding Army Section. The Section is my responsibility, and I must write and prepare all the training materials required, as well as ensuring the staff are currently updated with all their training and qualifications so we can deliver excellent training to the Cadets. In addition to this, and other general CCF duties, including drill and ceremonial, I have responsibility for specialist interest TIBUA training, and have worked with our CTT on their Central Camp, running this stand for other Contingents. Show less

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  Defence Contractor

  May 2024 - now

  Training Manager

  Designed, delivered, and assessed two intensive catch-up courses for apprentices who had been enrolled on incorrect college courses. Addressing qualification gaps and ensuring readiness for end point assessments, all while managing the requirements of two different exam boards simultaneously within tight deadlines.Day to day line management of the apprentices (16 – 33yrs), ensuring that the Skills Academy is caring for their needs including managing and following any IEP’s that may be in place. Proactively addressing any uncertainties apprentices face, ensuring their well-being and maintaining a wraparound approach to care.Marking and assessment of work both practical and written to ensure that they have achieved all the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) to meet their apprenticeship standard.Train apprentices in advanced and traditional machining skills, utilising diverse methods such as hand fitting, milling, turning, and state-of-the-art CNC machines.Manage and liaise with business stakeholders to ensure alignment with training requirements, ensuring apprentices meet all development objectives.Design and develop training materials for new machines and processes, enhancing the learning experience and technical proficiency of apprentices.Collaborate with the business and apprenticeship lead providers to ensure adherence to ESFA funding criteria, safeguarding program integrity and funding eligibility.Review and validate qualifications and courses to ensure apprentices were enrolled in the correct standards, optimising their training pathways. Show less