Patrick has been Director of OTT SCITT since it was designated as an ITT provider in 2013. In more than twenty five years of working in schools he has held a wide range of roles as teacher, Head of Faculty, Headteacher and teacher trainer. He has taught and led across primary and secondary schools and in every role he has worked with trainee teachers. He is a trustee and active member of NASBTT (the National Association of School Based Teacher Trainers).
As Director he is responsible for overseeing the day to day workings of the training programmes that we deliver as well as working with the SCITT Accounting Officer and Governing Board to establish the educational vision and values that underpin our work. He works closely with schools across Oxfordshire and beyond to develop and strengthen the partnerships that are vital to our approach, as well as regularly leading training sessions.