John Marks
The professional background of John Marks covers over 25 years in Education and Human Resources Management. John has reviewed over 180 government schools as part of DET's formal school review process (bring a member of the original pilot group back in 1997). He has worked closely with independent schools as a reviewer (RSB and VRQA) and a consultant and he is an accredited Catholic school reviewer having reviewed over 40 schools since 2006. John was a member of the P&DC Verification team (2004-2009) and he is currently assessing Catholic schools for P&DC. John is regularly contracted by schools to facilitate experiential workshops on Leadership and Management, Health and Wellbeing, P&DC, building quality feedback mechanisms, staff selection and succession planning. John established a teacher/non-teacher placement agency in 1998, servicing Government, Independent and Catholic metro and country schools. Scope of services include short and long-term recruitment, performance appraisals, coaching principals and APs, professional learning and workforce planning. When facilitating a workshop, John is aware that each participant has his or her own unique style of learning. He takes into account the varying styles when preparing and delivering. He is able to assess participants' competencies and identify and cater for their needs. He sets realistic objectives and he ensures that outcomes are realised by the end of the workshop. He provides constructive feedback to each participant and he seeks feedback from them re: the value of the workshop. John has worked, and continues to consult, with the Country Education Project.
Peer Reviews
Bayswater West PS
Brunswick South West PS
Shepparton HS
Mont Albert PS
Brauer College
Wanganui Park SC
Knox Gardens PS
Little Bendigo PS
Priority Reviews
Meadow Heights PS
Mooroopna SC
Lorne-Airey’s Inlet P-12