Tom McKee

Outdoor Activity Instructor/ Tutor at Skern Lodge
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Credentials

  • Hill and Moorland Leader
    Mountain Training
    Dec, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • MIAS - Mountain Bike Leader Level 2 (Technical Terrain)
    MIAS - Mountain Bike Instructors Award Scheme
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • North Devon Marine Wildlife Aware Accreditation Training
    North Devon UNESCO Biosphere
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
    Selby College
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • MIAS - Mountain Bike Leader Level 1 (Non Technical Terrain)
    MIAS - Mountain Bike Instructors Award Scheme
    Jun, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Lowland Leader
    Mountain Training
    Dec, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level One Paddlesport Instructor
    British Canoeing
    Mar, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • BCU 2 Star
    British Canoeing
    Nov, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence - Short Range Certificate
    Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
    Jul, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • RYA/ MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Theory (Shorebased Course)
    Hull Trinity House Academy
    Mar, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • RYA Assistant Instructor Certificate (Dinghy Sailing)
    Welton Waters Adventure Centre
    Dec, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • RYA Intermediate Powerboat Certificate
    Hornsea Inshore Rescue
    Aug, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • RYA Day Skipper for Sail and Power Craft (Shorebased Course)
    Hull Trinity House Academy
    May, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2 (Powerboat Handling)
    Hornsea Inshore Rescue
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • RLSS Beach Lifeguard
    Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Marine Mammal Medic
    British Divers Marine Life Rescue
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Team-Teach Training (Course in the reduction of risk, restraint and restriction).
    Team Teach Ltd
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Offshore Personal Survival Techniques Course
    HOTA
    Nov, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • FSRT
    British Canoeing
  • RYA Powerboat Instructor Pre Assessment (Passed).
    Hornsea Inshore Rescue

Experience

  • Skern Lodge
    • United Kingdom
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Outdoor Activity Instructor/ Tutor
      • May 2021 - Present

      A full time Instructor/ Tutor role working with a wide variety of clients from across the UK. Including the full spectrum of educational groups, from Primary to University. We also work with various groups, clubs and societies, corporate and apprentice groups. All making Skern a truly rewarding place to be. A full time Instructor/ Tutor role working with a wide variety of clients from across the UK. Including the full spectrum of educational groups, from Primary to University. We also work with various groups, clubs and societies, corporate and apprentice groups. All making Skern a truly rewarding place to be.

  • Teaching Personnel
    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Supply Teacher
      • Nov 2018 - Apr 2021

      Over past winters I have aimed to undertake a mix of Outdoor Instructor and Supply Work. This has grown to become mainly Supply Work due to the Corona Virus. l taught a year three class at Bude Primary, despite being secondary trained. l continued this through the last Lockdown for vulnerable and Key Worker children. I finished this role at Easter. I then stepped back into the Outdoor Industry as an Outdoor Activity Instructor/ Tutor at Skern Lodge, I am now full time. Over past winters I have aimed to undertake a mix of Outdoor Instructor and Supply Work. This has grown to become mainly Supply Work due to the Corona Virus. l taught a year three class at Bude Primary, despite being secondary trained. l continued this through the last Lockdown for vulnerable and Key Worker children. I finished this role at Easter. I then stepped back into the Outdoor Industry as an Outdoor Activity Instructor/ Tutor at Skern Lodge, I am now full time.

  • Adventure 24/7
    • Ottery, Devon
    • Activity Adventure Guide
      • Nov 2018 - Oct 2020

      As an Outdoor Activity Instructor at Adventure 24/7 I worked Part time from 2018 onwards, moving to a full time contract on 1st August 2020. As a result of the Corona Virus and various other contributing factors the business closed. Adventure 24/7 works with children and young people who are experiencing complicated life circumstances. Through the provision of an activity programme involving a variety of outdoor and other related activities, aimed at supporting personal and social development.

  • Moorland Hall
    • Mary Tavy, Dartmoor
    • Outdoor Activity Instructor
      • Feb 2019 - Jul 2020

      An Instructor Role at Moorland Hall on Dartmoor. Working with a variety of UK and International groups. Involving a wide variety of mainly offsite land and water based outdoor and cultural activities. I also drove centre minibuses to transport groups to and from activities and various airports. Over the Winter I assisted with staff Interviews for the 2020 season and passed my Beach Lifeguard. I started the 2020 season at Moorland Hall up until the first Lockdown began. An Instructor Role at Moorland Hall on Dartmoor. Working with a variety of UK and International groups. Involving a wide variety of mainly offsite land and water based outdoor and cultural activities. I also drove centre minibuses to transport groups to and from activities and various airports. Over the Winter I assisted with staff Interviews for the 2020 season and passed my Beach Lifeguard. I started the 2020 season at Moorland Hall up until the first Lockdown began.

  • Ultimate Adventure Centre
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Outdoor Activity Instructor
      • Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

      A seasonal role working as part of a Senior Team. A mainly centre based Instructor role focusing on leading a wide variety of land and water based activities. Working with a range of age groups including NCS, residentials, corporate, family, birthday party and stag and hen groups. I was also involved in offsite activities including walking, cycling, coasteering and Wilderness Camp activities. A seasonal role working as part of a Senior Team. A mainly centre based Instructor role focusing on leading a wide variety of land and water based activities. Working with a range of age groups including NCS, residentials, corporate, family, birthday party and stag and hen groups. I was also involved in offsite activities including walking, cycling, coasteering and Wilderness Camp activities.

  • The Manor House Activity and Development Centre
    • St Issey, Cornwall, United Kingdom
    • Intensive Outdoor Activity Instructor Training Course
      • Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

      After 10 years in Teaching I chose to retrain. I began by undertaking an Intensive Outdoor Instructor Training Course with an emphasis on developing both hard and soft skills. The focus of the course is to work toward recognised National Governing Body (NGB) Qualifications, while also developing key soft skills required to provide a strong foundation as an Outdoor Professional. The disciplines the course focuses on are Kayaking, Canoeing, Sea Kayaking, SUP, Climbing, Walking/ Navigation and Beach Lifeguard. The course also included various land, river and sea based expeditions to further develop a strong skills base.

  • Hull Trinity House Academy
    • Kingston upon Hull
    • Teacher of Technology and Maritime Studies
      • Mar 2015 - Oct 2017

      This role involved teaching KS3 Design and Technology, with a focus on Engineering at KS4. I also taught Maritime Studies with involvement in both theory and practical aspects of study. As part of this role I was able to work towards a variety of RYA Qualifications. This role involved teaching KS3 Design and Technology, with a focus on Engineering at KS4. I also taught Maritime Studies with involvement in both theory and practical aspects of study. As part of this role I was able to work towards a variety of RYA Qualifications.

  • Tomtangle (In Hibernation)
    • Owner/ Designer
      • Jul 2013 - Dec 2016

      Tomtangle is an active lifestyle brand. You may be a competitor or just like to be outdoors. Tomtangle takes in everything you see on your journey. It may be quotes that inspire you, landmarks that you pass or the kit that you wear. I have worked under the Tomtangle name to produce my own line of outdoor inspired t shirts, which I sold through my own website. While also producing a variety of graphic designs for various sporting events. Tomtangle is an active lifestyle brand. You may be a competitor or just like to be outdoors. Tomtangle takes in everything you see on your journey. It may be quotes that inspire you, landmarks that you pass or the kit that you wear. I have worked under the Tomtangle name to produce my own line of outdoor inspired t shirts, which I sold through my own website. While also producing a variety of graphic designs for various sporting events.

  • Principal Resourcing
    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Supply Teacher
      • Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

      Teaching a variety of subjects across secondary schools in Hull and The East Riding. Including longer term roles at Northcott Special School and Thomas Ferens Academy, where I taught subjects including Design and Technology, PE and Computer Science. My aim was to move into a full time Design and Technology teaching role, which I achieved through successfully obtaining a Teacher of Technology role at Hull Trinity House Academy. Teaching a variety of subjects across secondary schools in Hull and The East Riding. Including longer term roles at Northcott Special School and Thomas Ferens Academy, where I taught subjects including Design and Technology, PE and Computer Science. My aim was to move into a full time Design and Technology teaching role, which I achieved through successfully obtaining a Teacher of Technology role at Hull Trinity House Academy.

  • Andrew Marvell College
    • Hull, United Kingdom
    • Teacher of Technology
      • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

      This role involved teaching Product Design, Graphics and Textiles to both KS3 and KS4. With two GCSE Product Design (Textiles) groups. I was also an Associate Tutor and initally taught across a variety of other subjects including PE. This role was a fixed term maternity cover contract. This role involved teaching Product Design, Graphics and Textiles to both KS3 and KS4. With two GCSE Product Design (Textiles) groups. I was also an Associate Tutor and initally taught across a variety of other subjects including PE. This role was a fixed term maternity cover contract.

  • Principal Resourcing
    • East Riding of Yorkshire/ Hull
    • Supply Teacher
      • Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

      Teaching a variety of subjects across schools in Hull and The East Riding. With a focus on Design and Technology. Teaching a variety of subjects across schools in Hull and The East Riding. With a focus on Design and Technology.

  • East Riding Supply Service
    • East Riding of Yorkshire
    • Supply Teacher
      • Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

      Working at Marshlands Children's Centre, Marshlands Primary School. With Pre-School children (3-5). This role involved collaborating with various staff to deliver a variety of practical tasks. Working at Marshlands Children's Centre, Marshlands Primary School. With Pre-School children (3-5). This role involved collaborating with various staff to deliver a variety of practical tasks.

  • St Mary’s College
    • Hull, United Kingdom
    • Teacher of Design
      • Sep 2010 - Jul 2012

      This job involved teaching product design, graphics, construction and art and design. Working with the 11 - 18 age group. I also taught students from Frederick Holmes Special School and was a personal tutor. I moved on from this role to gain experience in a wider variety of teaching environments and to develop my own design work. This job involved teaching product design, graphics, construction and art and design. Working with the 11 - 18 age group. I also taught students from Frederick Holmes Special School and was a personal tutor. I moved on from this role to gain experience in a wider variety of teaching environments and to develop my own design work.

  • Sir Henry Cooper School
    • Hull, United Kingdom
    • Design and Technology Teacher
      • Sep 2008 - Jul 2010

      I completed my GTP and NQT years at Sir Henry Cooper. My role included teaching product design, graphics, engineering, textiles and food. I had a tutor group and ran a school athletics club. I completed my GTP and NQT years at Sir Henry Cooper. My role included teaching product design, graphics, engineering, textiles and food. I had a tutor group and ran a school athletics club.

  • Longcroft School and Performing Arts College
    • Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
    • Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
      • Sep 2007 - Jul 2008

      This role involved the support of individual students and small groups across a variety of subjects. This role involved the support of individual students and small groups across a variety of subjects.

  • Cottingham High School, Media Arts College
    • Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
    • Attendance Administrative Assistant
      • Sep 2006 - Jul 2007

      This involved a variety of roles including admin, communicating with parents in both verbal and written form, processing school registers on a daily basis and various internal relations roles involving both staff and students. This involved a variety of roles including admin, communicating with parents in both verbal and written form, processing school registers on a daily basis and various internal relations roles involving both staff and students.

  • Cottingham High School, Media Arts College
    • SEN Administrative Assistant
      • Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

      This involved a variety of roles including admin, communicating with parents in both verbal and written form and various internal relations roles involving both staff and students.

    • Resources and Library Manager
      • Oct 2004 - Dec 2005

      This involved a variety of roles including supervising students, media display and production, admin and various other management and internal relations roles.

  • Easi Bind International
    • Heanor, Derbyshire
    • Creative Design Manager
      • Jul 2002 - Jul 2003

      I worked for Easi Bind on my university placement year. My role involved working in a group and individually on the management of various product design related projects. I worked for Easi Bind on my university placement year. My role involved working in a group and individually on the management of various product design related projects.

Education

  • The Nottingham Trent University School of Art and Design
    BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design (Including) Certificate in Professional Practice in Design
    2000 - 2004
  • Sir Henry Cooper School
    QTS, Qualified Teacher Status - Hull Citywide GTP (Graduate Teacher Programme)
    2008 - 2009

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