Emma Simpson

Experience

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  The Whitby High School

  Sept 2000 - Aug 2012

  Middle Leader

  Championed efforts to increase number of students achieving C-grade averages in GCSE Mathematics, resulting in a 28% improvement of students achieving the target grade. Recognised by peers as the designated employee coach and mentor, assuming leadership role and aiding employees in their personal and professional development. Served in a variety of capacities, earning consistent promotions throughout tenure due to stellar performance.

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  SANDYMOOR FREE SCHOOL

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2018

  School Principal

  Led school-wide strategic development efforts, including optimisation of operational efficiency. Spearheaded initiatives to improve stakeholder satisfaction and implemented methods to enhance strategic people aspects across the organisation. Introduced new and improved organisational structures for staffing, curriculum, and budget. Directed substantial school-wide growth, leading succession planning efforts including expansion of organisation from zero pupils to 500+ in just six years. Further growth included 33 new staff members and sizeable budget increase from £2 million to £3.8 million. In addition to overseeing massive year-over-year growth, I managed the delicate balance between rapid growth, significant change, employee relations, stakeholder collaboration, and development of workplace culture. Show less

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  DREAM MANGO COACHING LTD

  Jan 2019 - now

  Company Director

  Created and founded a full-scale coaching company, offering businesses a wide range of services and professional expertise including coaching, management, consulting, and HR support. Projects include the development and implementation of policies, employee training standards, employment contracts, and business development for new start-up company.

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  University of Chester

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

  Visiting Lecturer

  Develop and teach lessons on writing and speaking English, using the language in a business format, and learning British culture for international Chinese students who are new to England. I design and create customised training modules for students aimed at driving interest for continued education and contributing to expansion of the overseas program.

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  The Queen's School

  Sept 2020 - now

  • Associate assistant head

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Head of Mathematics

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Head of PSHE, DofE Coordinator, Maths teacher

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2023