Mandeep Takhar
Sports Lecturer, mentor, and coach
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About
A dedicated Sports Lecturer, mentor, and coach with extensive experience across FE colleges, community programmes, and international settings. Skilled in delivering engaging theory and practical sessions, supporting behaviour and wellbeing, and creating inclusive learning environments. Passionate about self-growth, youth development, physical education, and holistic wellbeing.
Experience
Sports Lecturer - Leicester College
(2023-12 - 2025-08)
- Delivered sports BTEC (Level 1 & 3) theory and practical sessions across a diverse learner cohort.
- Supported academic progress, behaviour, and pastoral development.
- Contributed to curriculum planning, assessment, and learner tracking.
Facilities manager - Elac International School
(2022-06 - 2023-08)
- Managed daily operations and maintenance of student accommodation and campus facilities during the summer programme.
- Coordinated repairs, supervised housekeeping and security teams, ensured health and safety compliance, and provided efficient support to students and staff in a fast-paced international environment
Sports & Behaviour Mentor - Waterfront Sports & Education Academy
(2021-10 - 2023-12)
- Delivered football, S&C, table tennis, and boxing sessions to support behaviour.
- Taught and assessed Level 1 Sports Theory (40% theory / 60% practical).
- Designed personalised 1‑to‑1 intervention programmes.
Teacher of Sport & PE / Head of Men's Football - WQE College
(2018-08 - 2019-07)
- Delivered Level 3 Cambridge Technical (OCR) units.
- Provided academic feedback and behaviour monitoring.
- Head Coach: Men's Football (Midland Counties League) & Mixed Badminton.
Sports Enrichment Officer / Head of Girls Football - WQE College
(2018-02 - 2018-07)
- Delivered enrichment sessions across multiple sports.
- Designed S&C programmes for individuals and groups.
- Head Coach: Girls Football (Leicestershire League).
USA Football Coach - UK International Soccer
(2014-06 - 2015-08)
- Led football camps for ages 3–16.
- Delivered high‑quality coaching and parent communication.
Personal Trainer - Self-Employed - London/Leicester
(2012-01 - 2017-12)
- Delivered bespoke fitness, weight‑loss, and strength programmes.
Teacher (Voluntary) - Oadby Sikh Class
(2022-01 - 2025-12)
Volunteered as a Teacher delivering Sikh history and cultural education to children aged 4–16 through creative, story‑based and activity‑led lessons.
Sports and Life Coach (Voluntary) - Mata Sahib Kaur Educational Trust - India
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
Organised sports, life‑skills, and creative camps for disadvantaged children while also supporting food distribution and youth mentoring.
Teacher of English and Sport (Voluntary) - Guru Nanak Garib School - New Delhi
(2017-01 - 2017-12)
Delivered PE and English lessons to learners aged 4–16 and providing 1‑to‑1 mentoring and developmental feedback to support their personal and academic growth.
Education
PGCE - Physical Education (2017)
BSc - Physical, Sports and Education (2016)
GCSEs (2016)
BTEC Diploma - Sport (2006)
