Neal Colpitts
@nealcolpitts
Highly motivated educator specializing in curriculum development and learner design.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated educator with over 16 years of experience, specializing in learner design, curriculum development, and regulatory compliance. My journey in education has been marked by a commitment to strategic leadership and creating engaging learning experiences that foster improved outcomes in diverse educational settings.
Currently, I serve as the Head of English for the Refugee Employability Programme, where I lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive language and employability curriculum tailored to support refugees. My efforts have resulted in a 30% increase in job placements and a 75% improvement in learner confidence. I am passionate about mentoring English Language Trainers and ensuring high standards of teaching through continuous professional development.
In addition to my role in curriculum development, I have successfully established partnerships with major national companies and ensured compliance with industry regulations. My experience spans various roles, including Director and Business Development Manager, where I have consistently met KPIs and enhanced learner engagement through innovative teaching methodologies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of English
Refugee Employability Programme
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Contributed to the overall strategic direction of the programme as part of the Senior Leadership Team, setting the vision and direction for the English language curriculum. Led the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive language and employability curriculum, creating innovative and engaging content tailored to support refugees' integration into the workforce. Achieved a 30% inc
Functional Skills Champion
Ixion Holdings
May 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Organised and delivered Functional Skills up to Level 2 in English and Maths, engaging learners through blended learning approaches. Tailored programmes to meet employer needs and ensured compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Consistently met monthly KPIs for traineeship contracts.
Functional Skills Lead
Skillcert
Mar 2021 - Feb 2022 (11 months)
Managed course provision and monitored learner progress, developing syllabuses, resources, and teaching strategies. Conducted performance reviews and upheld quality assurance practices. Increased retention rates and ensured successful moderation visits.
Business Development Manager
Sigma UK Group
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Identified new business opportunities and engaged with stakeholders, promoting growth through sales and strategic client acquisition. Successfully procured contracts with nationally recognised organisations.
Functional Skills Tutor and Apprenticeship Assessor
Skillcert
Jul 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Developed functional skills delivery and wrote bespoke packages for sector-specific industries. Engaged with clients and learners to meet training needs. Achieved KPIs and Individual Performance Plan targets.
Lead Functional Skills and ESOL Tutor
Sigma UK Group
Mar 2017 - Feb 2018 (11 months)
Awarded contracts with nationally recognised clients and achieved high grades in tutor observations. Collaborated with managers and supervisors to assess departmental training needs.
Lead Tutor
Kickstart2employment
Jun 2016 - Mar 2017 (9 months)
Developed curriculum that responded to client needs and assisted in the development of curriculum standards and mapping.
Functional Skills Tutor
Smart Solutions Training
Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 3 months)
Performed daily teaching tasks and maintained cooperative working relationships with students and clients. Developed year-long scaffolded, standards-based unit plans and lesson plans.
Training Co-ordinator
New Options, Kinsale School
Apr 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Prepared course materials for various training programmes. Coordinated with other departments for training needs and processes.
Basic Skills Trainer
NACRO
Dec 2010 - Apr 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Designed instructive courses for employee skill and leadership development. Managed and mentored trainers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
City and Guilds
Certificate, Adult Education / Teaching
Completed City and Guilds 7407 Stages 1 and 2, focusing on teaching adults in further education. This qualification provided foundational skills and methodologies for effective adult instruction.
Trinity College London
Certificate in TESOL Level 5, English Language Teaching / TESOL
Obtained the Trinity Cert TESOL Level 5, a highly respected qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages. This involved intensive training in language teaching methodology and practical classroom experience.
British Safety Council
Certification, Health and Safety
Attained the British Safety Council Safety at Work certification, demonstrating understanding of fundamental workplace safety principles. This qualification covers risk assessment and hazard control.
British Safety Council
Certification Level 1, Health and Safety
Completed British Safety Council Health and Safety Level 1, covering basic health and safety principles. This foundational training ensures awareness of workplace risks and safe practices.
IOSH
Certification, Occupational Safety and Health
Completed the IOSH Managing Work Safely certification, focusing on practical steps for managing health and safety in the workplace. This equips managers with the knowledge to create a safer environment.
CIEH
Certification Level 3, Food Safety / Catering
Achieved CIEH Level 3 in Supervising Food Safety in Catering, providing advanced knowledge of food hygiene practices. This qualification is essential for those responsible for food safety management.
CIEH
Certification Level 2, Health and Safety
Completed CIEH Level 2 Health and Safety, building upon foundational knowledge of workplace safety. This certification covers risk assessment, accident prevention, and legal compliance.
WAMITAB
Certificate in Principles of Team Leading, Team Leading / Management
Obtained WAMITAB Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading, covering foundational leadership and team management skills. This qualification focuses on effective team coordination and motivation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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