Head of Year/Learning Manager/Associate Assistant Principal at Northern Education Trust (2023-07 – Present)
Experienced pastoral leader with a proven track record of improving attendance, behaviour, and engagement across Key Stages 3 and 4. Successfully led the same year group from Year 8 to Year 10, driving measurable progress in standards and culture. Skilled in student support, behaviour management, and working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for learners.
As Associate Assistant
Principal I am currently supporting whole-academy priorities in engagement and attendance, leading targeted strategies to raise standards and sustain positive student outcomes.
Secondary Education Officer at MFCF (Middlesbrough Football Foundation) (2022-07 – 2023-06)
As a Secondary School Education Officer for Middlesbrough Football Foundation, my role involved coordinating educational programs that enhance the academic experience of secondary school students across Teesside and North Yorkshire. My responsibilities include developing initiatives, fostering partnerships and confidence, engaging with students, monitoring program effectiveness, and maintaining documentation. By bridging the gap between education and football, I promote personal development, teamwork, and leadership skills.
The goal is to inspire, educate, and empower students while ensuring their academic success and holistic growth within the community.
Teaching Assistant at UTC South Durham (2022-04 – 2022-07)
- Working alongside teaching staff to assist pupils who require additional support.
- Offering emotional support to pupils with challenging behaviour.
- Assisting in exams and acting as a scriber for pupils upcoming GCSE's and A levels as this is a year 10-13 provision.
- Conducting non contact Boxing classes as an extra curricular activity in order to teach discipline and improve confidence.
- Helping students in year 10 to exceed expectations by providing ongoing support.
- Gaining the trust of the students and building a strong rapport through being consistent, calm and approachable.
- Covering classes of 20-30 students should a Teacher be absent.
Learning Support Assistant at Northfield School and Sports College (2021-09 – 2022-04)
- Implemented individual education plans for students with learning difficulties.
- Reported student feedback and progress notes to teachers and parents.
- Provided in class support for students with behaviour plans to minimise anti-social and disruptive behaviour.
- Supervised and supported SEN pupils to complete in class activities.
- Supervised children during activities and break times, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems.
- Helped students exceed expectations by providing ongoing support and assistance throughout lessons.
- Organised and participated in extracurricular programmes, social activities and sporting events such as Rugby, Boxing and Football.
- Provided creative, caring teaching provisions to meet students' social and emotional needs.
General Manager at Energie Fitness (2018-11 – 2020-03)
- Advised on workout routines and best practices for reaching fitness targets.
- Developed timetables for gym activities, classes and access hours
- Kept equipment safe for use with regular preventive maintenance.
- Created promotions for social media and newsletters highlighting facility offerings and special events.
- Handled personnel Rota changes, holiday requests and interpersonal conflicts to maintain smooth operation.
- Led, instructed and motivated individuals during exercise activities, including strength training and stretching.
- Created and led custom group exercise sessions.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
Team Leader/Personal Trainer at Lifestyle Fitness (2014-06 – 2018-09)
- Inspired teams to achieve or exceed their goals through regular motivation and implementing team building activities.
- Developed open and professional relationships with team members to facilitate effective issue resolution.
- Closely monitored team performance through by conducting observations and key performance indicators and managing underachievers effectively.
- Conducted regular staff surveys to understand employee views of processes and operations, actioning feedback appropriately.
- Managed recruitment including interviewing and onboarding.
- Planned individualised fitness and nutrition plans to help clients achieve weight loss goals and improve cardiovascular health.
- Facilitated positive client interactions, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Helped clients transition to pre-injury fitness by developing rehabilitation training plans.
Apprentice Fitness Instructor at Tees Active (2013-02 – 2014-05)
- Guided clients in safe exercise taking in to consideration physical limitations.
- Re-racked weights and maintained a neat, organised and clean facility.
- Maintained excellent member and guest satisfaction by providing continual support and motivation.
- Encouraged clients to take part in group exercise classes to achieve fitness goals and develop a community.
- Stayed up to date on first aid best practices to react quickly during emergencies.
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Shadowed supervisor and experienced staff to learn a wide range of simple and complex techniques.
