Colm is an accomplished educational leader with more than twenty‑three years’ experience driving improvement across mainstream, adult learning, and secure environments.
Holding the NPQH, he brings a strong foundation in system leadership, curriculum design, and organisational development, strengthened by roles as a primary Headteacher, an all-through Assistant Headteacher as well as a Senior Trainer and International Coach for a national coaching programme in Brunei. This international work deepened his expertise in developing staff, building coaching cultures, and delivering large‑scale professional learning.
As Deputy Head of Education at Feltham YOI, Colm led strategic development in a complex secure setting, shaping curriculum intent, strengthening teaching practice, and embedding evidence‑based approaches that raise expectations and accelerate progress. His leadership centres on clarity, relational culture, and consistent implementation, ensuring staff are empowered, learners experience ambitious teaching and provision remains stable and purposeful.
Colm has supported schools nationally and internationally to refine behaviour systems, enhance instructional practice, and embed trauma‑informed approaches.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, walking, reading, and listening to music.
As Director of Learning, he brings strategic vision, curriculum leadership, and a relentless focus on improving the quality of education at scale.
