SCITT Deputy Director (Teacher Training)

• Mar 2021 - Present

Teacher Educator

• Jan 2020 - Present

working 1 to 1 with trainee teachers to model best practice for teaching, observing and coaching them to develop as a teacher.

First Aider

• Aug 2016 - Present

Wellbeing Coach / Mental Health First Aider

• Mar 2019 - Present

Lead Subject Tutor PE

• Jul 2020 - Sep 2022

Lead Subect Tutor (LST) for PE at the Leicestershire Secondary SCITT. As LST, I am a subject specialist for our trainee teachers. We work together to explore various areas of teaching pedagogy to help educate, inspire and prepare the trainees for their placements, to pass QTS and for their role as a teacher.

SCITT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (Teacher Training)

• May 2016 - Mar 2021

Utilising my experiences as a teacher and my background in business to further develop the Leicestershire Secondary SCITT to be an even more successful training provider and to continue the tradition of providing good and outstanding teachers to the City of Leicester and to Leicestershire. I am Working on a teacher training programme with trainee teachers from a range of secondary subjects. Management of office and infrastructure systems to ensure the delivery of high quality training, with trainees working in schools that will support, challenge and develop them. A large part of the role is around social media, developing a knowledge base and resource library, ensuring that all trainees, future, present and past have access to high quality learning articles, support and training. Show less

SCITT Administrator

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

After taking a sabbatical from teaching to spend time with my new-born, I was asked to temporarily use my teacher skills and business acumen to support a local teacher training SCITT. In order to keep me in the organisation, a position was created that allowed me to fully utilise my skills and experience whilst being able to teach, the SCITT Development Manager role.

Head Basketball Coach Boys Yr 11

• Aug 2016 - Present

PE Teacher

• Sep 2017 - Present

delivery of the Secondary National Curriculum to students of Rushey Mead Academy. Rushey Mead is an incredibly diverse school, that produces results in the top 5% of the country. This is despite the vast majority of pupils being classified as EAL. As a PE Teacher, I am responsible for delivery of national curriculum areas, Inc. Health and Fitness, Rugby, Football, Basketball, Athletics and racket sports. I am also the year 7 Basketball coach.

First Aider

• Aug 2016 - Present

Co Chairman Teach Leics

• Feb 2020 - Present

Mental Health First Aider

• Sep 2018 - Present

Key Stage 4 Science / Geography Enrichment Teacher

• Feb 2016 - Sep 2017

Delivering teaching sessions at the Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre that specially target Science and Geography Curriculum areas. these lessons take learning out of the classroom as the students investigate how learning actually relates to the real world. Session 1 - characteristics of rivers and how these change from a narrow stream to a wide canal. we explore how flow rate changes and set up investigations to test and challenge our understanding. Session 2 - how does the water cycle and the water table work, what methods filter water efficiently and how safe is it? we build our own range of filtration systems before testing what impact these have on ammonia, ph levels, colour and particles.Session 3 - how does the environment change the life that it sustains? we a investigate a range of different locations - woodlands, grasslands, wetlands to see how the soil differs, what flora and fauna is present before exploring how the process of decomposition is affected by the variables at each location. A really immersive and engaging experience that allows the students to ask questions and then physically answer them, digging down to the water table, designing and completing investigations on rivers and seeing natural processes, such as decomposition, from start to finish. Show less

Summer School Teacher

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

Teacher for a 3 week summer school which targets children transitioning from KS2 - KS3 without having met age - related expectations. Outdoor learning is used as a vehicle to teach literacy and numeracy curriculum areas. the week also develops confidence, communication, team work and problem solving skills and culminates in a 2 day student led expedition. this involves canoeing to a camp site, pitching tents, assembling trangias and cooking dinner on day one. Day 2 begins by breaking down the campsite and then groups are required to orientate themselves on the expedition home. A hugely valuable week which reinforces lots of curriculum targets whilst teaching vital life skills. Show less

Computing Lead Teacher

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

Designing a Computing curriculum that allows all classes and teachers to fully engage with all aspects of Computing. Embedding targeted coding opportunities within game scenarios for all students in KS1 and KS2. As part of my role, I supported all class teachers, as well as devising and leading. sessions to develop their subject knowledge. I was responsible for monitoring progress across the school and ensuring that all students were provided multiple opportunities to utilise technology across the curriculum. This was delivered by working alongside class teachers as they developed their long term plans and developing opportunities to utilise technology in class to extend learning. Show less

PE Lead Teacher

• May 2013 - Sep 2015

For 2 years I was the PE Lead Teacher using my extensive experience within PE to devise and deliver a while school strategy to increase attainment, engagement and levels if physical activity. I developed and lead the School Students Sports Council who were responsible for delivering directed sporting and physical activity during breaks and lunch times. These activities were directed to ensure all students had the opportunity to participate and increase their levels of physical activity while developing their physical skills. This schedule culminated in a school sports day that was designed and lead by the council. I was responsible for utilising the Sports Premium Funding and delivering a fully accountable long term plan that increased participation, up-skilling teachers and developed visible improvements for all students.We participated in a School Sports Network that increased inter-school competition, provided the skills and access to training to ensure that all student made progress with a lasting impact. Show less

Year 1 / 3 Class Teacher

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

Class teacher for year 3 and then year 1. Subject Lead for Computing and PE. developing and designing new curriculums for various years and then working with additional year group teachers to map the progress and development across a range of Key stages. designing and delivering an immersive phonics programme which resulted in 96% pass rate.constantly looking for ways to engage the learners, get them active and leading their own learning. I am hugely passionate about reading and develop rich and varied class libraries for the students. this results in readers of all abilities developing a love for reading and seeing the power that it, and learning, holds. Show less

Girls U13 Head Basketball Coach

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

Head Coach for the Under 13s girls squad, developing periodised plans that will develop the abilities, skills tactical awareness of these young athletes. I utilise my background in sports science to develop holistic athletes who understand the value of sport, team work, preparation and commitment.

Ladies U16 Assistant Coach

• May 2010 - Jun 2011

Trainee Primary School Teacher

• Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

U13s Ladies Head Basketball Coach

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

As Head Coach of Hertfordshire U13s Ladies Basketball team I am responsible for talent identification, development of training programmes, squad selection and tournament coaching.

U15s Ladies Head County Coach

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

Talent identification of payers with potential, designing a programme to develop this, squad selection and tournament coaching.

Marketing Manager, Engineer and Customer Services Manager

• Jan 2004 - Sep 2012

An Engineer for the double glazing doctor and also responsible for marketing and customers service with an emphasis on online and social media marketing. An Engineer for the double glazing doctor and also responsible for marketing and customers service with an emphasis on online and social media marketing.

Bsc Hon Sports Studies student

• Sep 2009 - May 2012

Completion of a Bsc Honours degree in Sports Studies, with specialism in Sports Management Sports Coaching.

Student Mentor

• Sep 2009 - May 2010

Hertfordshire Ladies U17 Head Basketball County Coach

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

Head Coach for Hertfordshire U17 Ladies Basketball Team, Mentored by the U18 Ladies England Manager. Designing and delivering a coaching programme for the athletes, squad selection and tournament coaching. Herts finished joint 1st, placing second overall on points scored. Head Coach for Hertfordshire U17 Ladies Basketball Team, Mentored by the U18 Ladies England Manager. Designing and delivering a coaching programme for the athletes, squad selection and tournament coaching. Herts finished joint 1st, placing second overall on points scored.

Student Representative

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

Degree Student

• Sep 2009 - May 2011

Basketball Coach

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

I was the Head Basketball Coach at West Herts for two terms. Two Contracts of 8 week programmes culminating in a tournament with North Herts and Oaklands Colleges. I was the Head Basketball Coach at West Herts for two terms. Two Contracts of 8 week programmes culminating in a tournament with North Herts and Oaklands Colleges.