Mark Bishop

Learning and Development | Leadership Development | Organisational Leadership

Bath, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a senior organisational leader with extensive experience of leading workforce development, leadership capability, organisational improvement and digital transformation initiatives within complex environments. My specialisms include coaching-centred leadership development, performance improvement and strategic professional learning. I have a strong track record in designing and implementing organisation-wide initiatives that improve engagement, retention and operational effectiveness. As a member of senior leadership teams, I have led cross-functional projects focused on professional growth, organisational performance, and capability development. I have also managed budgets, supported change initiatives, and developed high-performing teams. I hold a Distinction in an MSc in Education Leadership and Management, as well as a Level 7 Senior Leadership qualification accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Experience

  • Prior Park College (Full-time · 5 yrs 10 mos)
    • Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning)
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Head of History
      Sep 2020 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Assistant Assessor at Cambridge Assessment International Education
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Foundation Governor at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
    Mar 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Supported the executive leadership of St Mary’s Primary School to transition from Local Authority oversight to the Dunston Catholic Education Trust. Chair of the Education sub-committee.

  • Bristol Bears Academy Coach at Bristol Bears
    Sep 2013 - Aug 2022 · 9 yrs

  • Bristol Free School (6 yrs)
    • Head of History and Politics/Head of Year 13
      Sep 2017 - Aug 2020 · 3 yrs

    • Head of History
      Sep 2014 - Aug 2017 · 3 yrs