1. PAUL STEVEN BROWN
Apt# 911Concorde Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai UAE +971525018610 │ paulbrown630@gmail.com
Deputy Headmaster, Deputy Principal, Head of Administration
O B J E C T I V E
To succeed in an environment of growth and excellence and earn a position, which provides me job satisfaction and self-
development and can help me achieve personalas well as organisational goals. I hope to seek challenging assignment and
responsibility with an opportunity for growth and career advancement.
PE R S O N A L
Passionate teacherand leader driving improvements in learning and has superior expertise and knowledge in all facets of
education and faculty leadership. Collaborates with all members of the organisation to improve pedagogy and student
performance. Spearheads the streamlining and improvement of processes enhancing learning and implementing innovative
programs to enhance knowledge of inquiry and assessment. Advocates positive social skills, values and the importance of a
holistic education developed through a love of learning.
Inspires Students and staff
Guides Program Development
Leads Department Administration
Steers Budget Management
Drives Improvements in teaching & Learning
Spurs Improvement in Welfare and Policy
Development
Champions Improvements in ICT
Furthers Assessment Improvement
Imparts Teaching Methodology
Mentors Senior Students
Stimulates Better Results
Challenges Existing Process
Marital Status:Married, Clare Brown (Senior Sports Physiotherapist)
Citizenship: Australian/English
Skype ID: paul.steven.brown
Working with Children Check: WWC0424869E
Membership: Queensland College of Teachers (887347), Australian College of Educators,
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, NSW Teachers Federation
ED UC AT IO N & C RED EN T IALS
Master of Sport, Exercise and Sport Science Personal Development Health and Physical Education, Charles Sturt University and
the University of Wollongong, Bathurst, Australia 2006
Master of Education (Grad Dip Ed) Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia 2003
Bachelor of Human Movement, Exercise and Sport Science Personal Development Health and Physical Education, Charles Sturt
University, Bathurst, Australia 2002 (Neil Donahue Prize - 1st in Year)
Highly Accomplished Teacher accreditation (Australian College of Educators)
Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL, Global English (Online)
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S K I L L S
Capacity to lead and manage organisational goals and objectives and associated processes,develop policies and sustainable
administrative systems
Successfulteaching and coaching experience with an in-depth knowledge of Middle Eastern educational initiatives and
curriculums.
Ability to initiate improvement in teaching, learning, classroompractice and curriculum development
Knowledge of international curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive
teaching, learning programs and university preparedness
Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams and build links and
partners toward common goals
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships with executive, sub executive
and engage students,staffand parents toward educational goals
Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching,learning and the development of
educational parameters within budget limitations
Knowledge of and commitment to education policies including the development of policy and associated administrative
processes
Ability to lead curriculum development and champion Australian educational practice overseas
Ability to lead the design and implementation of quality, teaching and learning programs and practices to meet the diverse
needs of students,including the effective use of technology and developing student’s 21st century capabilities
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the capacity to work as part of a collaborative team in the improvement of results.
C O U R S E S A N D T R A I N I N G
Leadership & Management in
Education
Research and Enquiry in
Education
Contemporary Issues in
Education
Head Teacher Leadership
(Professional Learning)
Learning and Teaching Practical 1/2
Adolescent Development
Social Contexts of Education
Managing Poor Behaviour
(Professional Learning)
Positive Behaviour for Learning
(Professional Learning)
PR O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E - ED U C A T I O N A L S E C T O R
RAS AL KHAIMAH ACADEMY, Primary Years Programme (IB), Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, August 2016 – Dec 2016
Senior Leadership Team, Senior Personal, Social PE (PSPE) Teacher, Coordinator of Sport and After School Activities
• Developed and Mobilized Year 6 (IB) Programme in collaboration with Deputy Head and IB PYP Coordinator.
• Led RAK Sport & After School Activities (ASA) including development of web based registration program, transport, policy,
duty of care, correspondence,procedure and (UAE) Ministry of Education protocols.Processes were improved substantially.
• Ignited and developed representative sport programme (netball, swimming, basketball, football) encouraging students,staffand
executive in its support and liaised with parents and otherstakeholders.
• Motivated staff and modelled IB lessons in line with units of inquiry and PSPE IB curriculum.
• Advocated IB processes and nurtured IB learner profiles and attitudes in student population and staff. • Enticed and modelled
the use of ‘emotional hooks’ to inspire and enthuse students with units of work. • Empowered parents in development of online
registrations for RAK Sport and After School Activity
• Steered improvements in sport advertisement by communicating with parents and through brochures,newsletters and award
ceremonies. Considerable success was achieved.
• Managed and motivated over fifty staff including teaching staff, representative coaches and outside providers.
• Collaborated with Senior Leadership Team to develop schoolwide philosophies and vision.
“Mr Brown has proven to be a valuable employee and a capable manager”. “High level of
efficiency and managerial competence.” (Steven Thompson- Head Master)
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NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, Randwick Boys’ High School, NSW,
Australia 2014 – 2016 Head of PE, Health and Sport Science,Coordinator of Sport, Senior
Personal Development Health & PE Subject Coordinator (Cambridge Curriculum, GCSE
equivalent)
• Influenced improvements in pedagogy in line with Department of Education syllabus to
contribute to improved student performance and adherence to department guidelines.
• Spearheaded management and coaching of inter-school events including rugby,cricket,
swimming and football and stimulated student interest in representative sport.Improvements
in inter-school sporting success were achieved.
• Developed and implemented assessment metrics to accurately measure improvements in
senior student (Year 11, Year 12) performance preparing for Higher School Certificate. Senior
student PDHPE HSC results improved dramatically.
• Advocated and drove the use of ICT and subject specific on-line learning (PDHPE websites) and
implemented effective teaching methodologies including literacy, numeracy and 21st century
technology and enticed other staff to do the same.
• Bolstered improvements in writing and delivery of Physical Education, Health and Personal
Development and Sport Science exams and championed both summative and formative assessment
methods.
• Collaborated with students,parents,teachers and executive on subject and sport-related matters as
well as lobbying sport zone, regional, and state committee members to campaign for positive change.
• Prepared and presented numerous written reports to keep stakeholders aware of staff performance and
adherence to school and department policy. A positive improvement in performance of teaching and
administrative staff occurred.
• Developed a RBHS Sport Policy and drove its acceptance by staff and executive. Chaired numerous
whole schoolmeetings and presentations to guide its adherence by staff.
• Guided PDHPE staff and maintained all subject-related management policies and procedures,
resulting in streamlined and improved performance from both staff and students.
Bolstered sport budget by streamlining processes and developing finance controls, which were
commended by the Principal
• Established a holistic approach to student education that nurtured
working relationships between home and schoolthereby significantly reducing absenteeism, behaviour
problems, and administrative referrals.
“Achieves results, sets up structures, provides timely feedback,contributes to faculty
decisionsand offers TPL to other staff, a good leader” (Olga Sofo –Principal-Relieving)
NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, Windsor High School, NSW,
Australia 2012 – 2013 Head of Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
Faculty (Relieving), Senior Teacher of Personal Development, Health & Physical Education –
Years 7 -12 (Cambridge Curriculum, GCSE equivalent)
• Lead all aspects offaculty functioning within schooland local community including the
mentoring, motivating and supervision of staff in the PDHPE faculty. Staff appreciated and
responded to a positive, approachable management style.
• Implemented “learning by doing” approach with group of Year 9 boys,guiding teachers in effective
handling of students and increasing engagement overall while reducing behaviour issues.
• Mentored teachers through peer lesson observation and promoted teacher professionallearning plans
to enhance capacity for innovative and effective instruction and improvement.
• Executive committee member responsible for delegating responsibilities to staff and inspiring them to
achieve personal and faculty goals and ensuring that they were carried out in a timely and
efficient manner.
• Spearheaded the improvement of the Sport Science, Lifestyle & Recreation curriculum and mentored
staff in the incorporation of the ‘new’ Australian PDHPE Syllabus.
• Facilitated communication between schooland home, bringing parents more into the educational
process and ensuring student support where possible. Improvements in student behaviour,engagement
and results were achieved.
• Advocated the use of ICT and subject specific on-line learning (PDHPE websites) and
implemented effective teaching methodologies including literacy, numeracy and 21st century
technology and encouraged other staff to do the same.
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“An effective leader and manager of people,achieved outcomes and contributed to achievement of
both school and faculty goals” (Annette Cam – Principal)
NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, Springwood High School, NSW,
Australia 2002 – 2013 Teacher of Personal Development Health and Physical Education/
Year Advisor (Welfare) 2002 -7
• Drove improvement in teaching methods, pedagogy and lab based learning in numerous programmes including Year 12 Higher
School Certificate, Year 11 Sport Lifestyle and Recreation and Year 7 – 10 Physical Activity and Sport Science (Cambridge
Curriculum and GCSE equivalent)
• Established the development of the Springwood High School Football Academy, which inspired and developed several national
and state representatives.This improved the kudos of the school both within the state and local community.
• Steered the Positive Behavior for Learning (PBL) Committee and enthused staffand students,which reduced poor behaviour,
truancy, bullying and improved social skills and behaviour in at risk students.
• Furthered the development of the Peer Support programme developing leadership, communication skills, self-confidence and
self-esteem in senior students having a positive flow on to lower grades.
• Ignited the School Promotions Unit, which promoted a positive reflection of the schoolin the community, increased enrolmen ts,
improved school culture and reputation.
• Drove the Year 11 Crossroads programme improving students’sense ofempowerment and respect for themselves and others as
they encountered situations and changing responsibilities through their life cycle.
“A valuable member of staff appreciated by students,colleagues and executive.Contributed to and led
several whole school welfare, sport and social programmes”. (Jim Burnitt – Deputy Head Master)
PR O F E S S I O N A L EX P E R I E N C E – PR I V A T E S E C T O R
AUSTRALIAN OVERSEAS DISASTER RESPONSE ORGANISATION, SERVICE CORPORATION
INTERNATIONAL, DATACHECKER, PARKER FURNITURE
Jan 1992 – Jan 1998 Senior Leadership Team, Operations and Purchasing Manager
• Held a management position and led eighteen staff responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of work programs as
well as training and supervision.
• Managed and improved budget costs and ensured correct Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and company policy were
adhered to.
• Established controls to ensure correct documentation was completed for machinery service records and worker’s compensation.
• Managed customer enquiries, hiring of staff and monitored performance in accordance with management directives.
• Dealt with operation and maintenance of heavy machinery and other equipment and liaised with supplier sales representatives,
export managers.
• Effectively managed spare parts,production planning, overseas purchasing,customersales and incoming and outgoing
inventory allowing the company to more effectively manage its inventory.
• Implemented new systems and procedure including programming and user request information.
• Managed warehouse and controlled a fifteen-million-dollar inventory including stock movements within the company.
• Audited stock purchases in Melbourne and Brisbane and managed movement of stockwithin these locations.
• Implemented a computerised Material Requirements System (MRP) and the development of a weekly production program.
• Acted as Secretary to Logistics Advisory Group and represented the organisation at seminars, public meetings and other public
relations occasions.
• Negotiated prices on behalf of government and non-government authorities including assembling data and formulating plans and
procedures for procuring and despatching goods to overseas destinations.
• Managed export administration including custom’s procedures,documentation, container inspection and insurance matters.
(Written References available on request)
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RE F E R E N C E S
Olga Sofo
Principal (Relieving) Randwick Boys’ High School
Address:Cnr Rainbow & Avoca streets
Randwick NSW 2031
Phone: 02 9399 3122, M: +61418455360
E: Olga.SOFO@det.nsw.edu.au
Jim Burnitt
Deputy Principal (Retired) Springwood High School
Address:Grose Rd, Faulconbridge NSW 2776
Phone: +61425223890
E: Burnitt@optusnet.com.au
Yiota Stasi Loizou
Deputy Principal (Relieving)
Address:Cnr Rainbow & Avoca streets
Randwick NSW 2031
Phone: 02 9399 3122, F: 02 93999546 M: +61400567050
E: YIOTA.STASI@det.nsw.edu.au
Melissa Olsen
Head Teacher CAPA, PDHPE
Randwick Boys' High School
Address:Cnr Rainbow & Avoca streets
Phone: 02 9399 3122, F: 02 93999546 M: +61412666880
E: melissa.olsen1@det.nsw.edu.au