Professional Profile

Educational Consultant: David Scott


Education and Qualifications

• 1967-70, Nottingham College of Education, Certificate of Education
• 1973-75, Northumberland College of Education, Bachelor of Education [Hons]
• 1975-78, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Master of Education
• 1982, College of Preceptors, Ordinary Fellowship for services to education

Career

• 1970-1971, Teacher, Moor Lane Junior School, Nottinghamshire
• 1971-1978, Teacher, Mountfield Junior School, Newcastle upon Tyne
• 1978-82, Head Teacher, St Bartholomew’s CE Aided Primary School, North Tyneside
• 1982-85, Head Teacher, Battle Hill First School, North Tyneside
• 1985-2000, Her Majesty’s Inspector of Schools, District Inspector, (England)
• 2000-Present, Educational Consultant

Relevant Skills and Abilities

• School inspection covering the 3-18 age range, with expertise in all primary subjects, and RE, humanities and PE within the secondary sector
• LEA inspection as team leader for over 20 reviews
• Accredited trainer with the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate, running courses on inspection methodology and performance data interpretation
• Expertise in school management, particularly self-evaluation strategies
• Skilled writer and editor of national publications for OFSTED
• Able to communicate clearly to a range of audiences, including government ministers
• Managerial experience as Co-ordinator of the LEA/School Re-organisation Unit in OFSTED
• Can meet tight deadlines, analyse and synthesise information accurately
• Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to work with people from a range of backgrounds

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