Paul Trainor
Lanzarote
Summary
Experienced Headteacher with over 30 years in school leadership. Proven record in resolving complex challenges, building effective leadership teams, and significantly improving student outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Revenue Executive
Inland Revenue Hove office
East Sussex
- Led a team of caseworkers to investigate suspected fraud, examine business accounts, and apply tax law.
- Represented HMRC at appeals tribunals and negotiated settlements.
Leader of Technology
British School Lanzarote
Lanzarote
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Directed the whole-school Computing curriculum (KS2–KS5), ensuring alignment with national standards and strong sequencing.
- Drove high-impact teaching and robust outcomes in Computer Science at GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to raise attainment and championed digital strategy, including online safety and technology integration.
Senior Headteacher
British International School Moscow
Moscow
08.2006 - 08.2024
- Articulated and operationalized the school's vision, creating sustainable development plans and ensuring sustained school improvement.
- Fostered a vibrant climate for teaching and learning, keeping effective pedagogy at the heart of the school's focus.
- Built, empowered, and mentored effective leadership teams and staff, enforcing individual accountability and rigorous self-evaluation.
Director of Technology Faculty
All Hallows School
Farnham, Surrey
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Aligned faculty operations with whole-school strategic priorities and served on the School Management Team.
- Managed faculty staffing, recruitment, and class allocations while preparing and monitoring annual departmental development plans.
- Facilitated smooth faculty operations and championed the integration of school policies into schemes of work.
Head of Business Education
St. Catherine’s RC School
Bexleyheath
08.1996 - 08.2000
- Led the department by recruiting, developing, and appraising staff to maintain high-performance standards.
- Promoted teaching excellence, monitored student progress, and ensured schemes of work drove continuous improvement.
Education
Diploma - Computer Science
Oxford University
Oxford, England07-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Education (QTS)
University of Brighton
Brighton, England07-1994
Certificate in Management Studies - Business Management
University of Brighton
Brighton, England07-1992
HNC - Business Administration
University of Ulster
Jordanstown, N. Ireland07-1986
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Initiative-taking
- Forward-thinking
- Consultative
Languages
Russian (Intermediate)
Spanish (Beginner)
References
- D, Martyn, Deputy Headteacher, dmartyn@bism8.com, British International School Moscow, Moscow
- Stuart, Purves, Headteacher, stuart.purvesbism1@gmail.com, BISM 2, Moscow
Interests
Reading, Travelling, Blogging, Health and Fitness, Sports
Timeline
Leader of Technology
British School Lanzarote
09.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Headteacher
British International School Moscow
08.2006 - 08.2024
Director of Technology Faculty
All Hallows School
08.2000 - 07.2006
Head of Business Education
St. Catherine’s RC School
08.1996 - 08.2000
Revenue Executive
Inland Revenue Hove office
Diploma - Computer Science
Oxford University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Education (QTS)
University of Brighton
Certificate in Management Studies - Business Management
University of Brighton
HNC - Business Administration
University of Ulster