Colette Babe has over 15 years of experience as a Head of Computer Science and Careers, leading departments and managing curriculums. She possesses strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Her experience includes managing budgets, resources, staff, and external partnerships. She has a proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget, as well as outstanding examination results for students. Colette holds a BA in ICT with European Studies and a PGCE, and has experience in curriculum development, blended learning, e-learning, and training.

1. Colette Babe
Career Summary
As a highly successful Head of Computer Science I have gained a
vast array of experience over many years, developing valuable
skills in curriculum development, outstanding teaching and
training methodologies as well as business competencies in
Enterprise and cross subject collaboration. I possess superior
interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the
energy and drive to ensure successful outcomes and objectivesare
met. As a disciplined, organised and self-motivated team leader
and player I deliver on all commitments to pupils, parents and
external agencies. I am a resilient problem solver in the face of
difficulties. I am equally comfortable working independently and
balancing multiple year groups simultaneously.
Work Experience
Bromley High School
Head of Computer Science & Careers September 2008 – Present
Responsible for leading the Computer Science department and
other key stakeholders in the delivery of an outstanding
curriculum, ensuring that the departments are managed to budget,
quality and examination board regulations
 Management of industry links for Enterprise and
training advice
 Acccountable for budgets, exceptional teaching and
training material, resource utilisation and distribution,
hardware and software procurement, digital
communication and outstanding GCSE and A Level
results.
 Effectively manage the curriculum in line with the
school’s quality, parental expectation and compliance
procedures.
 Successful delivery of various projects on time and
within budget (BOYD/compliance/policy creation)
 Manage the dependencies of non-specialists within the
department.
 Managing the relationship between pupil, teacher and
parent, exceptional pastoral care and delivery of
additional activities such as Robotics
 Managing, coaching and developing a team of teachers
to deliver the curriculum and assist in driving a
positive change and creative environment
 Identifying and communicating emerging technology
projects to extend pupil knowledge
 Continuously improving the effectivenessof
curriculum delivery
 OFSTED and ISI rated Outstanding
 Mentoring of University and Higher Apprenticeship
applications
Haberdasher Aske Knight Academy
Head of Department Sept 2007 –July 2008
St Benedict’s School
Head of Department Sept 2004 – July 2007
Liverpool University
Undergraduate lecturer Sept 2002-July 2003
3i plc
Fund Administrator Jan 92 – July 1998
Learning & Development
Qualifications
Liverpool Hope University
PGCE Sept 2002 – June 2003
Liverpool University
BA ICT with European Studies Sept 1999- June 2002
Upper 2:1
Key Skills
Areas of Expertise
 Training and Resource development
 Blendedlearning expert
 E-learning consultant
 Outstanding delivery oftraining courses
 Projectdevelopmentandimplementation
 Budgetary controls
 Procurement
 External stakeholder management
 In depth analysis ofexamination results
 Effective communication
 Mentoring andcoaching trainee teachers
 Managing relationships
 UCAS andUSA university applications
 Fund & AssetManagement
 Creationand facilitation oftechnical training
(financial sector)
 Delivery ofpsychometric testing
Curriculum DevelopmentandDelivery Examples
 IntroductionofComputer Science GCSE andA
Level
 Resource andtraining schemescreatedwith
differentiated outcomes
 Developmentofblending learning resources
 IntroductionofRobotics
 Embedding use oftechnology across the subject
areas
 Use oftechnology to introduce blendedlearning
 Creationofpupil tracking system
 100% A*/A examinationresults due to
outstanding resourcesandtraining
 Peer training onnew systems/technology
 STEM Ambassador
 CEOP Ambassador (E-safety)
 Bid proposals for external funding
 Examination boardmoderator/course creator
References
Available on request
Contact Details

2. Colette Babe
Mobile: 07780117358
Email: Colette_redmond@hotmail.com