Nicholas Grove

Experience

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  Various Schools

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  English Teacher
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  DYG Partnership

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  Tuition Centre Manager
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  South Woodford Kip McGrath Centre

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Student Centre Manager
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  Self-employed

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Tutor
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  Integrated Pest Management

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Pest Control Technician
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  Ministry of Social Development (MSD)

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  Capability Investments Review (CIR) Team Member

  Appointed on a 6-month contract for round one of the Community Investment Resource programme, reporting directly to the Acting Head of the Contracts Department. • Processed and vetted applications against the funding criteria• Assisted with the compilation of information to be entered into the database• Input relevant information into the database• Liaised with applicants both verbally and in writing to ensure that applications met requirements• Created a process to successfully input information from PDF applications• Seconded to assist the Contracts section with the Official Information Act (OIA) and Ministerial information requests • Sourced requested information by conducting searches on the Ministry’s database• Summarised and formatted information for submission to the Senior Analyst for inclusion in Ministerial and OIA requests Show less

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  Wellington Tuition Limited

  Oct 2014 - now

  General Manager / IT Administrator

  Responsible for the overall management of the business, extending to the technical design and maintenance of the computer network, security protocols and hardware maintenance across both Windows and OpenSource systems.• Utilising 5-10 hours per week of my time managing the operational sustainability of the business • Spending approximately 2-4 hours per week maintaining the computer network, peaking at 30 hours per week when the resolution of critical issues arise• Facilitating the transition of brands and resource packs from Kip McGrath to In2learning, refer www.in2learning.co.nz • Facilitating the change to online tutoring during the Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand• Reviewing financial statements, customer reports, and goal achievements to identify cost reduction opportunities and programme improvements.• Leading and providing guidance to the employees who work directly with the children.• Performing the human resource function including recruitment, selection, and drafting of employment contracts• Processing of the payroll and issuing of employee statements of earnings and deductions• Reviewing timesheets and wage computations to detect and reconcile any payroll discrepancies• Directing all administrative activities relating to providing private tuition services• Booking of educational assessments • Facilitating the enrolment process on a demand basis• Lesson planning and scheduling for approximately 40 students per week• Managing the smooth operation of tuition services to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction• Stepping in for my co-director as and when required Show less