Matthew Tait

Versatile professional with over five years' experience teaching Physical Education and Science, combined with a strong earlier background in retail sales and customer service. Brings excellent communication, organisation, presentation and interpersonal skills, with proven experience managing competing priorities and working effectively with a wide range of people. Postgraduate-qualified, holds a full UK driving licence, and is open to opportunities where strong transferable skills and a professional, dependable approach can add value.

Physical Education and Science Teacher - Berwick Academy - Berwick Upon Tweed

(2021-01 - 2026-07)

• Planned and delivered engaging PE and Science lessons, adapting content and communication to different abilities and learning needs.
• Managed classrooms effectively, maintaining a safe, structured and supportive environment.
• Prepared lessons, resources and assessments while balancing deadlines, administrative duties and competing priorities.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues and communicated professionally with pupils, parents and other stakeholders.
• Maintained accurate records and handled confidential and sensitive information responsibly.

Sales/Customer Assistant - Tesco

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

• Delivered efficient customer service, responded to enquiries and supported customers with purchases.
• Supported stock replenishment, merchandising and day-to-day shop-floor standards in a busy environment.

Sales Assistant - Next

(2015-01 - 2018-12)

• Provided customer-focused service and product assistance while maintaining high presentation standards.
• Worked flexibly within the team during busy trading periods and completed tasks independently when required.

Sales/Customer Assistant - Sports Direct

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

• Assisted customers with product selection, enquiries and purchases in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Supported stock, merchandising and general store operations while following company procedures.

PGCE - Durham University (2020-12)

BA - Sport and Education - Newcastle College (2016-12)

Foundation Degree - Applied Sports Coaching - Newcastle College (2015-12)

A Levels - Physical Education (C), Geography (D), Biology (E)

GCSEs - English Language (A), English Literature (B), Mathematics (A), Chemistry (A), Physics (B), Biology (B), History (B), Geography (B), Physical Education (C), Comp