Marion Phillips

Background

With over 20 years of bilingual teaching experience within the Further Education sector in Wales, Marion brings with her extensive knowledge of all aspects of Course Leadership and development for post-16 learning. With specific expertise within the IT and animation sectors, she has undertaken External Moderation duties for the WJEC at advanced level for bilingual IT qualifications. As a Bilingual Champion, she is a passionate advocate of developing the Welsh language skills of learners and colleagues within her departments.

Specialist Subjects

Board-level experience in Welsh FE colleges; strategic planning & governance
Estyn Peer & Additional Inspector (10+ years)
Expertise in post-16 teaching & learning; mentoring and staff development

Professional and/or Research Experience

As an ISO9000 Quality Systems Lead Auditor for the Ministry of Defence and Qinetiq, Marion has a sound understanding of quality systems and the rigours of auditing and action planning to drive improvement in all aspects of test and development. Transitioning to teach in the higher education sector in 2022, Marion's wealth of industry and educational expertise ensures our PCET learners benefit from significant depth and insight into all aspects of practical bilingual teaching and learning whilst also developing a sound understanding of their role and responsibilities within the wider post-16 education landscape within Wales.

Qualifications

Education Studies MA, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
PGCE (PCET), University of Newport
Institute of Leadership & Management Qualification, ilm
LCGI

Languages Spoken

Marion is a first language Welsh speaker. English

Professional Membership or Roles

Member of the Education Workforce Council

Academic Teaching

Post Compulsory Education and Training

External Recognition or Rewards

Inspire! Wales Tutor Awards Finalist - Inspire! Adult Tutor Awards, Learning & Work, Wales

Sgiliaith Bilingualism Provision Award Winner, Further Education Sector, Wales