After a combined 14 years of service at Harrogate Ladies’ College, Paul Dwyer and Siobhan Scully will take on the roles of Deputy Heads Academic for the new academic year.
Miss Scully will be appointed as Deputy Head Academic of teaching and learning, which will focus on the overall teaching and learning strategy, including digital strategy, careers, and quality assurance.
Mr Dywer will be Deputy Head Academic of pupil progress and will be responsible for college reporting, recruitment, and data.
Miss Scully who joined the college in 2016 said,
“Our job is to create a passion for lifelong learning, and we’re committed to improving outcomes for everyone here at college,”
She added,
“I am really excited to work alongside Paul,”
“His work identifying the progress of every child and working with all staff to maximise their progress is exceptional.
“As a team, we are fully committed to every pupil fulfilling their potential and we are very excited to have this opportunity.”
Mr Dwyer joined the college in 2018 after teaching in Hong Kong.
He said,
I’m fortunate to have had leadership opportunities on both the pastoral and academic side of the school, which I believe will hold me in good stead for this role,”
“Siobhan and I have worked closely together for a while now, she’s so passionate about everything she puts her mind to.
We have some great complementary interests in how we envisage pushing the academic priorities of the school forward,”
Principal, Mrs Brett has praised their ability; calling them 'highly experienced educators'.
She added,
“Siobhan and Paul are highly experienced educators and will both thrive in their new roles,”
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