Experience

Activate Learning

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Faculty Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Reading College

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• LLDD Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2020

  Educating students with learning difficulties and/or learning disabilities to develop independent living skills and prepare learners for employment. Course Leader for STEPS, a level 1 high-needs course; designing a purposeful curriculum, managing recruitment and inductions, composing support plans and risk assessments, ensuring learner performance and facilitating onward paths for learners. Plan and deliver high quality teaching of a range of subjects from GCSE Maths to employability and independent living skills. Oversee the guidance, assessment, induction, welfare and conduct of students with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties aged 16+. Liaise with parents/guardians, external agencies and a range of other professionals to develop positive outcomes for learners. Winner of the Best Teaching and Learning Initiative Award for successfully introducing The DofE award scheme. Show less



Prospect Training Services

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• London Irish Sports Tutor

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Responsible for starting up, managing and teaching the sport aspect of the London Irish Hitz Programme in the Reading area. The Hitz Programme is a national educational scheme for developing NEET learners (young persons who are not in education, employment or training). • Teach Level 1 BTEC Sport and Active Leisure qualification over a 34-week study programme. • Create and improve contacts with government agencies, local bodies and employers to establish a network for anything from recruiting students to sourcing facilities. • Complete weekly session planning and student performance reviews. • Experienced in managing and mitigating challenging behaviour. • Provide pastoral care and facilitate student progression beyond the scheme. Show less



Abingdon and Witney College

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• College Sport Maker

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  Led the promotion of sports participation and advocated sport development within the college. • Organised and led curriculum sports sessions for students with disabilities on the Life and Work Skills Programme. • Raised the levels of student participation in the college by creating extra-curricular activity sessions. • Established mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholder groups such as local authorities, national governing bodies, county sports partners, schools and community sport clubs to source funding, deliver activities and teach qualifications. • Demonstrated sound budgeting and planning throughout the delivery of the Sports Development Programme. • Monitored and reported financial, participation and progress KPIs to Sport England. • Drove the procurement of a new, modern gym facility, which created an improved learning environment for the students. Show less



Brighton MET

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sports Coordinator / Sports Lecturer

  • Sep 2011 - May 2013

  Managed the college’s sports academy teams and delivered BTEC and Sports Leaders qualifications. • Taught BTEC Level 2 and 3 Sports Leaders UK and Sports and Public Services qualifications. • Enforced quality assurance procedures across the department for the Sports Leaders UK qualifications. • Coordinated the Sport Academy Programme by managing fixtures, organising travel and booking pitches and training facilities. • Coordinated the Enrichment Programme, providing non-competitive sports activities to widen participation. • Developed external links with local community sports clubs to create sporting opportunities for the students such as taster sessions at the college. • Founded a volunteering programme for college students to lead activities at local primary schools. Show less



The Rugby Football League

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Youth Volunteer Coordinator

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2011

  Responsible for steering and delivery of the community volunteering strategy in the London and South Region. • Supported development of community rugby league clubs toward the completion of the Clubmark accreditation process. • Delivered in-house training and organised external qualifications for volunteers, including parent recruitment workshops and touchline manager courses. • Taught rugby league leadership qualifications at schools and colleges. • Coached rugby league to schools, colleges and universities. • Helped run rugby league events such as school and club tournaments. • Raised rugby league awareness at the Houses of Parliament via a two-day promotion event. • Coordinated the London Rugby League Volunteer Awards for three consecutive years. Tasks included recruiting of a judging panel, sourcing the venue and hosting the event. Show less