Jon Simpson

I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I am able to deal with all levels of staff, students and members of the public with a high degree of tact and diplomacy as well as understanding the importance of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues. I am enthusiastic team player with the ability to use my own initiative. I have a wealth of experience through my various jobs in the past such as being a receptionist and administrator.

English as a Foreign Language Teacher - English First - Bournemouth

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

Teaching English as a foreign language to children from the age of 11 to teenagers aged up to 18.

• Taking groups on trips
• Writing reports

Hotel Receptionist - Angus Hotel - Blairgowrie

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

Working at the reception dealing with enquiries in person and over the telephone.

• Making bookings
• Answering queries
• Helping breakfast duty cleaning tables, plates and cutlery
• Dealing with room issues – technical, physical etc.

Prison Custody Officer - Geoamey, Perth Sheriff Court - Perth

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

Dealing with prison and police custodies, taking them to court and escorting them to interviews, hospital appointments, transfers as well as detains.

Cycling Marshall - CTM UCI Cycling - Perth

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Working as a traffic marshal in a busy race as well as assisting members of the public.

Nightshift Porter/Receptionist - Premier Inn - Dundee West

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Working on the reception and dealing with customers and their requests whilst doing various tasks.

• Maintaining stocks
• Managing linen
• Preparation for the next day

English Teacher - Miranda's Academy - Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain

(2012-01 - 2022-12)

Teaching all different levels of students, focusing on exams, teaching individual students and also specialising in business English.

English as a Foreign Language Teacher - Telefonica - Madrid, Spain

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

Teaching English as a foreign language. Teaching staff at Telefonica various levels and types of English such as basic, intermediate, advanced as well as business English.

• Teaching English privately to children and adults
• Basic and advanced preparation for PET, FCE and CAE examinations
• Medical and law English

English as a Foreign Language Teacher - Heriot-Watt University, Sheffield University, Bristol University (UWE), Oxford, Warminster, Royal Holloway – Embassy Summer School - Multiple locations

(2011-01 - 2022-12)

Teaching English as a foreign language to children from the age of 8 to teenagers aged up to 18.

Receptionist and Gym Instructor - Bolton University Sports Centre - Bolton

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

Dealt with students, members of staff and the general public on a daily basis in helping run the gym as a receptionist.

• Teaching fitness classes such as circuit training and total tone on a regular basis
• Creating personal fitness programmes for individuals

Electrician and Physical Training Instructor - British Army – Royal Corps of Signals - Austria, Gibraltar

(2003-01 - 2006-12)

Served as an Electrician on generators and also qualified as a physical training instructor which resulted in promotion to Lance-Corporal.

• Teaching all ranks physical training such as Army physical fitness tests
• Regular physical fitness sessions
• Specific training programmes for individuals

BA Hons - Film and Media Studies - Bolton University (2006-01 - 2010-12)

Associate - Students Associate Scheme - Bolton University (2007-01 - 2008-12)

A-Levels - Film Studies and History - Blackburn College (2001-01 - 2004-12)

A/S Level - British Government and Politics - Blackburn College (2001-01 - 2004-12)

GCSEs - Maths, Biology and Chemistry - Blackburn College (2001-01 - 2004-12)

GCSEs - Religious Studies, Business Studies, English and History - Darwen Vale High School (1996-01 - 2001-12)