Colin Bell

Architect

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About me
Teacher of MYP, GCSE and IB Design Technology, Chartered Architect, Published Author, Master in charge of Fencing and Junior Cricket
Education
- Kent Medway Training
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  Graduate Teacher Program (GTP) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) EDUCATION GTP GTS
  Activities and Societies: Kent Medway Training at Leigh Technology Academy, Kent, England Joined graduate teacher program to teach Design Technology in all aspects - Woodwork, metalwork, graphic design, textiles, food, engineering, electronics, 3D Design, robotics
- Royal Institute of British Architects
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  RIBA Architecture RIBA RSUA
  Course completed along with work experience in order to become a chartered architect with Royal Institute of British Architects and Royal Society of Ulster Architects
- University of Greenwich
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  Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Architectural Studies Urbanism and Law PCPAS
  Additional course focusing on important aspects in Architecture.
- Online Learning Academy
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  Diploma in Sports Psychology Ediucation / Sports Dip (Hons)
  Activities and Societies: Comprehensive course linked to coaching fencing and competing for Great Britain and school rugby teams having completed England Rugby Coaching courses. Comprehensive course dealing with many aspects affecting athletes performance and strategies in how to overcome debilitating factors once identified.
- University of Greenwich
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  BA (Hons) Architecture Architecture
  Degree course in Architecture
- University of Greenwich
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  Diploma course in Architecture Architecture DIP.Arch (Hons)
  Diploma course (Part 2) in Architecture
Experience
- E&m design partnership
  Aug 1995 - Jun 1997
  Architect
  Junior architect responsible for surveying buildings and designing local schools and housing developments
- Gm Designs
  Jun 1997 - Nov 1999
  Architect
  Junior architect responsible for designing and delivering numerous shops, apartment and office buildings, including new Coleraine Council offices.
- MAP Architects
  Nov 1999 - Apr 2001
  Project Architect
  Project architect given opportunity to design and lead delivery of specialized government buildings, airports and luxury accommodation.
- WDR & RT TAGGART
  Apr 2001 - Apr 2004
  Project Architect
  Project Architect responsible for design and delivery of many shopping centres and retail stores throughout Ireland with strong M&S role.
- McAdam Design Ltd
  Apr 2004 - Jul 2006
  Senior Architect
  Senior architect responsible for design and delivery of government and school projects.
- Ostick + Williams
  Jul 2006 - Jan 2009
  Senior Architect
  Senior architect responsible for design and delivery of pharmaceutical, office, retail, leisure and commercial projects up to £120m
- Self-employed
  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
  Unemployed / Voluntary Work / Youth worker
  Unemployed and worked with local cathedral to build new stores, refurbish rooms and help run and organise clubs within the premises.
- St.Patricks Academy Lisburn
  Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
  Voluntary Design Technology Teacher
  Voluntary Design & Technology teacher before obtaining place on GTP course
- Leigh Technology Academy
  Sept 2010 - Feb 2012
  Trainee GTP Teacher
  Trainee teacher of Design Technology - woodwork, metalwork, electronics, CADCAM, textiles, food, graphic design, 3D Design, engineering, robotics
- Dartford Boys Grammar School
  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
  Design Technology Teacher
  DT teacher on work placement as part of teacher training course.Taught all subjects to KS3, KS4 & KS5 pupils completing IB MYP, GCSEs and IB Diploma for most of the term
- Rochester Girls Grammar School
  Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
  Head of Design Technology
  Acting head of Design Technology straight after completing my GTP course for duration of contract.Teacher of KS3 Science, ICT, PSHE, Form teacher and house master
- Orley Farm School
  Aug 2012 - Jan 2015
  Head of Art & Design Technology / Head of Hopkins House
  Head of Art & Design Technology at Harrow Prep (Orley Farm)Multi sports coach - rugby, tennis, badminton, taekwondo, fencing
- Elstree School, Woolhampton, Berkshire
  Jan 2016 - Jul 2020
  Head of Design Technology & Boys Housemaster
  Head of Design Technology & Boys Housemaster.Multi sports coach - fencing, rugby, football, cricket, tennisGained 10 scholarships to Senior schools in Design TechnologyWinner Best Boarding School 2020Head of Design Technology &ArtHead of Hopkins HouseTeacher of English, Science, GeographySports coach for fencing, football, cricket and rugbyForm tutor to year 5 & year 8Thinking Skills LeadGifted & Talented co-ordinatorMember of senior management team Weniger anzeigen
- Harrow School
  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
  Founding Head of Art & Design Technology / Boys Housemaster
  Founding Head of Art & Design Technology involved in curriculum design, mapping and planningFounding Boys Housemaster and Head of Boarding for 320 bed boarding house - involved recruiting boarding team, establishing new policies, training, procedures and routinesDesignated Safeguarding LeadMaster in Charge of FencingDesign consultant involved with developing new classrooms, spaces and school fit-out.
- ESF King George V School
  Aug 2021 - now
  Teacher of MYP, GCSE and IB Design Technology
  Teacher of MYP, GCSE and IB Design TechnologyForm tutor to Year 8 and 9Health & Safety consultantMYP Level 3 Design - Managing AssessmentMaster in charge of FencingHead of Junior cricket and winner Hong Kong Cricket Cup 2024
Licenses & Certifications
- Child Protection Refresher for International Schools 2023
  Tes
  May 2024
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