Personal Information:

Name Liam Malcolm Main Subject Physical Second Subject Science Education

My academic qualifications:

School/College University

Mortimer Community College (2007-2012) University of Sunderland (2014-2018) GCSE: English (C), Maths (C), Physical Education (A) BSc (Hons): Sports Coaching (First Class) BTEC Level 2: Sport (D*), IT (D*), Triple Science (Pass) MSc: Sport and Exercise Sciences (Merit)

Gateshead College Academy of Sport (2012-2014) North East Partnership SCITT (2018-2019) Level 3 Extended Diploma: Sports Development, Coaching and PGCE and QTS: Secondary Physical Education (Pending) Fitness (DDM)

The experience I have had in schools:

PGCE Placements , Newcastle (September-December 2018) St Mary’s Catholic School, Newcastle (January-June 2019)

Undergraduate Placements Mortimer Community College, (2015-2018) , Sunderland (May 2017, 2 days) Kelvin Grove Primary School, Gateshead (March 2016, 2 weeks)

Other Placements and / or Harton Academy, South Shields (June 2018, 6 weeks). Master’s Degree Research Employment in Schools

The strengths I have within my main subject area:

Personal Strengths NGB/Other Coaching Awards Teaching Strengths

• Played numerous sports for many years • FA Level 1 Football Coaching (2014) • I possess a vast array of both both within competitive and social • VTCT Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist theoretical and practical sporting environments (2015) knowledge from playing sport, • Member of school football (Captain), • BAFCA Level 1 American Football Coaching completing a range of NGB basketball (Captain) and rugby teams (2016) qualifications and from my university • Played football at club level from the age • Site Certified School Rock Climbing and PGCE studies of 6 to 16 Instructor (2016) • I place a huge emphasis on student • Played county and regional basketball • Teachers Trampolining Award Level 1 & 2 engagement and inclusion during from the age of 12 to 16 (2018) lessons. I am able to get the best • Played tennis at university for 2 years • STA Safety Award for Teachers & School out of students at all ability levels. • I also have a huge passion for personal Teachers Foundation Certificate (2018) Another strength of mine is lesson health and fitness and exercise daily • Introductory CPD Award in Teaching differentiation; I believe that all Parkour/Freerunning (2018) teachers should be able to design an • Introduction to Teaching Handball (2019) inclusive, engaging and informative • Level 2 Dodgeball (2019) lesson for all students regardless • Ultimate Frisbee Level 1 (2019) of their individual requirements. I always set high expectations for behaviour, performance and commitment during my lessons • I am a huge believer in the positive effects of extra-curricular school sport and hope to play a vital part in this during my NQT year

My personal skills and qualities:

A very determined, friendly and approachable individual with sufficient practical and academic experience who will stop at nothing to ensure every student receives the highest possible quality of education. I am always searching for ways in which to improve as a teacher/coach and have faith in my ability to lead and instruct lessons in an informative, constructive and fun manner. I am able to work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team. Reflection is a key element within my teaching arsenal; I feel it is vital that all teaching practitioners aim to improve their subject based knowledge and delivery skills on a frequent basis. My passion is to help students enhance their sporting ability and physical literacy whilst experiencing a wide variety of sports and physical activities. I feel my strong leadership and communication skills are paramount to the provision of a successful learning environment. Building and maintaining a positive rapport with both staff and students is a major strength of mine. I feel that mutual respect is a vital component within an effective teaching process.

My other interests and hobbies:

Avid winter sports enthusiast. Keen rock climber and frequent fitness goer. Interests in Motorsport and many other sports including Football, American Football, Basketball, Tennis and Golf. Very interested in the scientific elements surrounding sport and exercise including psychology, physiology and sports medicine, which I was able to put into practice whilst working for the Samoa International Rugby Union sports therapy team during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. I am always hunting for new and unique sports coaching qualifications that can help enhance my professional portfolio. I have future aspirations of achieving my UEFA A license in Football Coaching and Management. Beyond sport I like to spend valuable time with family and friends and possess a love of travelling, music and film.

Preferred location: North East (Including Higher Education, Further Education and SEND)