Abdulkadir Osman

Experienced football coach and Physical Education specialist with over eight years of teaching and youth development experience across the UK and the Middle East with extensive school-based football leadership experience. Strong background in General English, conversation skills, and practical communication, with proven ability to work successfully in multicultural and international teaching environments.

ESL Teacher/Football coach at Iqraa American School (2025-03 – 2026-06)

• English language and literacy skills with a focus on reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development.
• Planned and deliver structured lessons aligned with learner needs and curriculum objectives.
• Designed and administered formative and summative assessments to track student progress.
• Monitored learner improvement and provided targeted feedback to support language development.
• Maintained a positive, engaging classroom environment for multilingual learners.
• Organised activities to improve language fluency, such as debates, discussions, and role plays.
• Co-lead football programme for secondary students while designing weekly training sessions and seasonal development plans.
• Deliver skill-based and tactical development sessions whilst promoting student engagement and athletic development.

Football coach – under 8-11 at Celtic/Al Hilal Academy (2025-12 – Present)

• Delivered structured technical and tactical training sessions aligned with academy development frameworks, focusing on ball mastery, positional play, and game intelligence across youth age groups.
• Designed and implemented progressive weekly training programmes supporting long-term athlete development and measurable performance improvement.
• Assisted in competitive match preparation, including squad organisation, tactical reinforcement, and in-game adjustments.
• Contributed to overall programme coordination, upholding professional standards in safeguarding, player welfare, and academy representation during competitive and community events.

P.E teacher, Sports coordinator at First Academy, Private Education Centre (2018-09 – 2025-03)

• Led the school football programme, overseeing training sessions, tactical development, and competitive preparation.
• Designed weekly and seasonal training plans focused on technical skills, positional awareness, and match strategy.
• Organised and managed inter-school fixtures, tournaments, and competitive events.
• Implemented long-term player development principles to enhance progression pathways for talented students.
• Conducted performance analysis and provided individualised feedback to support player improvement.
• Mentored assistant coaches and supported collaborative coaching delivery.
• Planned and delivered structured PE lessons across key stages, aligning sessions with national curriculum objectives.
• Designed schemes of work covering core physical competencies including agility, coordination, balance, strength, and tactical understanding.
• Assessed student progress through practical performance observation, skill benchmarks, and structured feedback reports.
• Differentiated instruction to support mixed-ability groups, ensuring inclusive participation and engagement.
• Integrated health, fitness, and sports science principles into lessons, drawing on academic background in Sport & Exercise Sciences.
• Ensured safeguarding, health and safety compliance, and risk assessments for all physical activities and inter-school competitions.

English Language instructor at Private (2016-09 – 2025-03)

• Developed and delivered tailored lesson plans that catered to individual student needs, abilities, and learning styles.
• Successfully prepared students for national exams (e.g., GCSEs, ALevels and SAT's) with strong performance results.
• Evaluated student progress through assessments and feedback, adjusting teaching methods to achieve optimal learning outcomes.
• Taught through various online platforms i.e. Zoom, Microsoft teams and face to face.

UEFA C Football Coaching (In Progress) in Football Coaching – FA (2026 – 2026)

Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF) – High School Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences – Chadwell Heath Academy (2011 – 2012)

FA Level1 Football Coaching in Football Coaching – FA (2024 – 2024)

EA Playmaker Coaching Certificate in Football Coaching – FA (2024 – 2024)

Sports Journalism – Associate's Degree in Sports Journalism – University of Bedfordshire, UK (2014 – 2016)

Level 3 Award in Education and training (ongoing) in Education and Training – Derby, United Kingdom (2026 – 2026)