Stephen Coyne
Independent Consultant
About
I retired as the Head of the King's School in Macclesfield, one of the country’s largest independent schools, having taught science for 36 years, with half of that time being spent in senior management.
I became an ISI Team Inspector in 1994 and have inspected several prestigious independent schools of all types: 3-18, Boys', Girls', boarding, Co-educational, HMC, GSA, GDST, IAPS etc.
I live in South Cheshire, a location that provides easy access to schools in most parts of the country.
I have been asked by schools to be involved with appraisal of heads and deputies, preparation for inspections, management issues, departmental performance reviews and employment issues. As the head of a diamond school, I managed the separate sections of a 3-18 school and had direct experience of all stages of education from EYFS to University entrance. I appointed all teachers and support staff and acquired vast experience of staffing issues and interviewing. As a result, I am asked to appraise heads of preparatory schools and advise both primary (mainly IAPS) and secondary schools (HMC, GSA, GDST & academies/free schools) on management issues.
I enjoy organising INSET (In Service Training Courses) for teachers and the Professional Development arm of HMC (HMC PD), the finest independent schools in Great Britain. I also lead accreditation visits for schools wishing to join this organisation.
I am happy to discuss any issues with heads and senior managers to see if I can help in any way.