Roles and Projects
National Creative Manager
I am responsible for writing, quality assurance, projects, recruitment, training and delivery at One Day's creative education output. Highlights include:
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Co-developing and presenting for Uno- an online learning platform for schools.
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Reaching 1 million+ pupils in 5,000+ schools with over 100 workshops titles.
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Delivering workshops internationally.
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Observed by OFSTED as "outstanding"
Mentor leader
My role includes showcasing and modelling the best practice Artis have to offer, including mentoring and coaching Arts Specialists through their residencies in schools. Highlights include:
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Numerous CPD sessions with Teachers in different contexts nationally and internationally.
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Planning and delivering Artis' acclaimed training for Specialists.
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Facilitating high-quality sessions to recruit new schools.
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Mentoring students from the Royal Northern College of Music masters programme.
Director of Education
A co-founder of RubSC, alongside whole company oversight as a Director, I am primarily responsible for the Education output of this Theatre Company with the mission "Shakespeare for all".
This includes performances and workshops in schools, educational projects with multiple stakeholders, producing, directing, and acting in award-winning, family-friendly Shakespearian productions. Highlights include:
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Projects with the Canal and River Trust, Royal Shakespeare Company, Liverpool University, LJMU, Bradford Literature festival and more.
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Award-winning, sell out performances nationally and internationally.
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Reaching 5000+ pupils in schools across the UK.
Director
A founding Director of 0161 Education, a sports-based alternative provision serving Salford and Greater Manchester. My role includes oversight of the full business, safeguarding, and the curriculum. Highlights include:
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Creation of a brand new site including gym, MMA cage, classroom and office.
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Recruitment and retention of staff.
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Oversight of the Mentoring and Teaching of pupils as a step-away from mainstream schools.
Training Consultant
Various
Here I am trying to cram everything else into one box! I have written, planned, consulted on and delivered sessions commissioned and funded by organisations including Natwest Bank, The Clewer Initiative, The Challenge, Cumbria Constabulary, Cheshire East and Cheshire West Councils and more.
Check out my Organisations page for more details.
Actor
Various
Though I have taken a step back from auditioning for roles, I have performed in a range of roles professionally. I specialise in training through roleplay, and have worked with organisations including Peel Roleplay, Medical Role Players (UK), Merseyside Police, Ambition Institute, Teach First and more.
I also perform in historical roles with History's Maid, and puppetry with Rusticus Theatre alongside Sony Entertainment.
Drummer
Various
Drumming features in different parts of my creative output, in theatre shows, in classrooms and on stage as part of a number of bands. I've toured nationally and internationally with rock, reggae, and indie bands from across the world. I love music, and alongside drumming I have stage managed large scale music acts across Europe.
Voluntary
Various
Balancing all the different projects I have on does take a certain level of focus, but I always aim to have at least one voluntary role on the go. This has included:
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As a co-opted Governor at a Primary School, with responsibility for Safeguarding, Humanities subjects, HT recruitment and acting as Chair of the Curriculum Committee.
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General volunteer at Dogs 4 Rescue.
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Entertainment volunteer at Dogs Trust.
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Entertainment volunteer with Freshfields Animal Rescue.
