Edward Wyn Jones
Singapore,Singapore
Summary
Accomplished education professional with extensive expertise in the IB/PYP curriculum and the British National Curriculum. Proven track record in school improvement, mentoring, and leadership development. Adept at motivating others, fostering creativity, and implementing dynamic thinking for holistic development. Strong organisational skills and effective communication abilities ensure efficient teaching and learning facilitation. Experienced in budget management, resource provision, staffing, policy development, strategic development, and change management. Committed to driving educational excellence through innovative strategies and interpersonal skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal
EtonHouse International School Broadrick
Singapore, Singapore
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Leading and managing an international school with students from Nursery to Secondary
- Creating a safe, warm and happy learning environment for all students and staff
- Working with the academic staff to create a new and improved PYP inquiry programme
- Leading the school through a very successful PYP evaluation and EduTrust evaluation
- Developing systems to monitor and evaluate standards of teaching and learning and performance management.
- Coordinating extracurricular activities and fostering the holistic development of students.
- Chairman of the EtonHouse Academic Board
- Developing and implementing a new bilingual Mandarin programme
- Working with EtonHouse management to develop future leaders.
- Establishing strong relationships with local community organisations, promoting a positive public image of the school.
Head of Primary
Craighouse School
Santiago, Chile
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Leading a primary section in a British/Chilean independent school – IB PYP curriculum with 906 pupils on roll
- Restructuring the Primary Section and developing new Grade Level Leader roles
- Developing a ‘reading culture’ and bilingualism
- Improving Mathematics and Language (Reading Comprehension) results in Primary.
- Improving teaching and learning, pupil behaviour and communication with parents
- Developing the Arts – Producing and directing the school musical
- Leading and managing a team of 99 teachers
- Qualified Latin American Heads school reviewer
- Leading and managing the Music Department and Inquiry Centre
Challenge Adviser
South East Wales Consortium
Newport, Wales
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Providing robust, constructive and practical support to help Headteachers and Governing Bodies within the Southeast Wales consortium to drive improvement in their schools
- Acting as a catalyst for change to secure better outcomes for all learners and provide access to innovative practice
- Working as part of a Southeast Wales consortium team to share solutions, generate ideas and develop innovative approaches
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation and policy changes.
- Streamlining communication processes, improving team coordination.
- Collaborating effectively with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment.
Headteacher/Principal
Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbrân
Torfaen
01.2003 - 12.2015
- Leading a Welsh medium primary school with approximately 400 pupils and 39 staff
- Leading the school through two successful ‘Estyn’ inspections
- Qualified ‘Estyn’ peer inspector
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Trainer
- Vice-Chair of Local Education Authority management meetings
- Performance Management Adviser for the EAS Consortium
- Mentor and assessor for NPQH candidates (SE Wales) – training and mentoring future school leaders
Executive Headteacher/Principal
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Leading and managing two Welsh medium primary schools temporarily
- Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran (400 pupils) and Ysgol Panteg (380 pupils)
- Working with two school Governing Bodies to raise standards and with the local authority and Governing Body to plan and design a new school building
Advisory Headteacher
Torfaen County Borough Council
Pontypool, Wales
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Assisting and challenging the headteacher and governing body by providing an external perspective and challenging and validating the school’s evaluation of standards
- Modernising instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Contributing to the effectiveness and impact of the school’s self-evaluation and improvement planning processes
- Fostering positive relationships with parents through regular communication and meetings.
- Reviewing and updating school policies to maintain compliance with education regulations.
Class teacher
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Porth
09.1993 - 12.2002
- Years 3,4,5 and 6, Additional Needs Coordinator, Mathematics Coordinator, Language Coordinator and Safeguarding Officer
Education
A Level - English, Politics, History
Ysgol Glan Clwyd
St Asaph 01.1982 - 01.1989
BA (Hons) - Education
University of Wales, Cardiff
09.1989 - 06.1992
PGCE - Primary
University of Wales - Bangor
Bangor, Wales 09.1992 - 06.1993
Skills
- IB/PYP curriculum
- British National Curriculum
- School Improvement
- Leadership Development
- Creativity
- Budget Management
- Policy Development
- Strategic Development
- Change Management
- Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
Affiliations
- Running and keeping fit.
- Music - Composing and performing
References
- Joanna Cardinal, Director of Pedagogy, EtonHouse International Group, Joanna.cardinal@cqumail.com, jcardinal186@gmail.com
- Peter Lacey, Former Headmaster, Craighouse School, Santiago, Chile, peterlacey1488@gmail.com
- Catrin Evans, Headteacher, Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran, Henllys Way, Cwmbran, Wales, UK, (01633) 483383, headysgolgymraegcwmbran@torfaen.gov.uk
- Christopher Quinn, Head of School, Norwich International School Bangkok, +66 2-2-451-1100, quinn.c@norwichschool.ac.th
- Tony Rosser, Former Chairman, Ysgol Gymraeg Board of School Governors, Henllys Way, Cwmbran, Wales, UK, anthonyjrosser@gmail.com
- Sharon Davies, Head of Education, Welsh Local Government, sharon.davies@merthyr.gov.uk
- Debbie Harteveld, Managing Director, Education Achievement Service for South East Wales, Tredomen Gateway, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Wales, (07904644832), Debbie.Harteveld@sewaleseas.org.uk
Personal Information
Languages: Welsh/English (native speaker)
Timeline
Principal
EtonHouse International School Broadrick
01.2020 - 01.2025
Head of Primary
Craighouse School
07.2017 - 12.2019
Executive Headteacher/Principal
03.2015 - 08.2015
Challenge Adviser
South East Wales Consortium
09.2014 - 12.2015
Advisory Headteacher
Torfaen County Borough Council
01.2007 - 07.2007
Headteacher/Principal
Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbrân
01.2003 - 12.2015
Class teacher
Rhondda Cynon Taf
09.1993 - 12.2002
PGCE - Primary
University of Wales - Bangor
09.1992 - 06.1993
BA (Hons) - Education
University of Wales, Cardiff
09.1989 - 06.1992
A Level - English, Politics, History
Ysgol Glan Clwyd
01.1982 - 01.1989
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