Fiona Bayliss

Post Sought

I am seeking employment within Middle Management arena.

I possess 9 years experience and am looking to enhance my career in an
international school environment.

P ersonal Details

Name: Fiona Elizabeth Sarah Bayliss

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D.O.B: 8 March 1983
Marital Status: Married
Address: Villa 36, Al Dar, Al Khor, Qatar
Work Telephone: +974 44542222
Mobile Number: +974 77858508
Email: fionarolt83@gmail.com

Teaching
Experienc
e

Qatar Leadership Academy, Qatar Foundation, 21/08/2012 Present

Lead Teacher for Design Technology (L13 17,046QR)
PBIS Implementation Team
Literacy Committee
Westfield Community Technology College, Hertfordshire LEA, 01/07/2006 01/06/2012
Curriculum Director for Design Technology, Art and Music, 2009 Present (M6 + fringe
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bursary 48,500 )
Teaching and Learning Leader for Design Technology, 2007 2009 (M4 + fringe)
NQT in Design Technology, 2006 2007 (M1+fringe)
Monnow Junior School, Bettws, Newport, South Wales, 01/05/2005 01/07/2006
NNEB (Support), full and part time in a Special Needs Unit

Education

University of St Thomas, Minnesota 09/13 06/15

MA Educational Leadership and Management
University of South Wales, Newport 09/04 06/06
B.Sc Education Design and Technology with QTS
University of Glamorgan, Cross Keys Campus, Wales 09/02-06/04
HND in Photography and Digital Imaging
Caerleon Comprehensive School, Newport, South Wales 09/94 05/2001
A Levels: Art, Music, Geography
A/S Levels: Art, Music
GCSE: English, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Art, P.E, Music, Design
Technology, Geography, Religious Education

Other
Relevant
Training

Monnow Junior School, Bettws, Newport, South Wales 2005

Restraint training
Westfield Community Technology College, Hertfordshire LEA, 01/07/2006 01/06/2012
Leadership and Management
Food Hygiene Level 2
DATA Machine training
Child Protection
First Aid
Qatar Leadership Academy, Qatar Foundation, 21/08/2012 Present
PBIS Team Leader Training
PowerSchool
Teacher Dashboard / Google Apps / Chrome Books
Atlas Rubicon
Project Based Learning Implementation

Summary Of
Relevant
Experience

Middle Leadership Experience:

In service training has included the areas of; Inclusion, Child Protection, Behaviour
Management, Curriculum Development, The use of data for School Improvement, Specialist
School Re-designation, and Timetabling for the DT, Art and Music faculty. I have then had
opportunity to ensure these have had real impact in securing school improvement.
Led the faculty in the use of data for self evaluation. This has included informing and
challenging staff about underachievement and convincing them both of the necessity for major
change and of a strategy that would bring success.
Used progress data to develop a new curriculum structure at KS4, that matches student
need.
Demonstrating improved A*- C exam measure from 32-61%. Resistant Materials achieved
81% which was the best improved result in the school and a record for the faculty.
Successfully managed the faculty budget (8000).
Responsible for staff welfare and discipline.
Fully participated in all the day to day aspects of being a member of the middle leadership
team, including; line & performance management of faculty, mentoring and coaching of
faculty (including NQTs, Teach Firsts and Unqualified members of staff), evaluation of
standards and teaching and learning (including lesson observations), contribution to the
structure of the leadership within the faculty, presentations to staff, students and parents on
a full range of issues including major change (curricular change), assemblies, inset and
exhibitions.
Created strategic development plans for the year ahead including deadlines linked to staff
for the major areas directly linked to the faculty.
Responsible for a Form group, including external development programmes (PGL),
parental contact and meetings, monitoring attendance and behaviour.
Currently the Lead Design Technology Teacher; for the last two years I have:
I have created the Curriculum for Design Technology following the US Diploma standards
across Grade 7-12 along with planning a parallel IBDT course for Grade 11-12
Successfully set up a fully working workshop where machines were not in use. The
machines include: Industrial Oven, Roland MDX-40, Brazing Hearth, Casting Forge as well
as introducing the laser cutter to all classes.
Worked collaboratively with members of RASGAS to introduce a Health and Safety
qualification: The British Safety Council Entry Level award.
Successfully managed the Design Technology budget for the past two years including
machine maintenance.
Selected alongside an elite group of Administrators, Teachers, Counselors to work on the
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) team to help improve the whole school in
relation to positive interaction with the students. This will provide support and guidance for
teachers with the goal to improve student behavior, academic achievements and to really
instill leadership qualities in the cadets we are working with.

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Ms E Aylesbury, Principal, Westfield Community Technology College, Tolpits lane, Watford.
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Mr D. Scott, HMI OFSTED Inspector, Westfield Community Technology College, Tolpits
lane, Watford. WD18 6NS. Telephone: 01923 231560 email: scottdavid9@aol.com
Miss I. Riaz, Assistant Vice Principle/Line Manager, Westfield Community Technology
College, Tolpits lane, Watford. WD18 6NS. Telephone: 01923 231560 email:
ir@westfield.herts.sch.uk