Personal Information:

Name Connor Main Subject Physical Second Subject Mathematics Chandler Education

My academic qualifications:

School/College University

Walbottle Campus (2007 - 2013) Northumbria University (2013 - 2016) GCSE: Maths (C), English Literature (C), English Language (C), BCs (Hons): Sport Development with Coaching (2.2) Biology (C), Physics (C), Religious Studies (B) BTEC Level 2: Sport (D*D*D*D*) North East Partnership SCITT (2019 – 2020) Adult Literacy and Numeracy: (B Equivalent) PGCE and QTS: Secondary Physical Education (Pending) European Computer Driving Licence (B Equivalent) A-Level: English Language (C) BTEC Level 3: Sport (DDD)

The experience I have had in schools:

PGCE Placements Walker Riverside Academy, Newcastle (September - December 2019) Prudhoe Community High School, Northumberland (January - June 2020)

Undergraduate Placements Walbottle Campus, Newcastle (October 2015 – May 2016) Kenton School, Newcastle (May - July 2016)

Other Placements and / or Walbottle Campus, Newcastle. Basketball Team Assistant Coach (September - May 2011 / 2014) Employment in Schools Premier Sport. Delivering Core PE and Extra-Curricular Clubs in Primary Schools (2016 - 2017) Newburn Manor Primary School, Waverly Primary School, Spring Gardens Primary School, St Wilfreds R.C Primary School, Foden Primary School Protocol Education Supply Agency. Cover Supervisor (2017 - 2019) Thomas Bewick School, Kenton School, Southmoore Academy, Trinity Academy, George Stephenson High School, Queen Elizabeth High School, Parkview SEMH School

The strengths I have within my main subject area:

Sporting Strengths NGB/Other Coaching Awards Teaching Strengths

School Captain for: • Level 1 Aussie Rules Award (2012) • Strong subject knowledge in the sports listed in my Basketball • Active IQ Level 1 Certificate in Fitness sporting strengths section plus in Country Dance, Instruction (2013) Swimming and Trampolining Club Captain for: • Teachers Trampolining Award Level 1 & • Good understanding of Lifestyle Effects on Health Football, Basketball, Cricket 2 (2019) plus Technology in Sport to support theory teaching. • STA Safety Award for Teachers Delivered Level 3 BTEC to year 12 students on first Competed: & School Teachers Foundation placement, created exam case studies and marked Junior Kickboxing Certificate (2019) work using Pearson’s marking criteria. Will teach • Introduction to Teaching Handball KS4 and 5 theory on second placement (2019) • Clear understanding of the Teaching Games for • Level 1 Futsal (2019) Understanding (TGfU) approach having taught this • Youth Mental Health First Aid Award on my first placement (2019) • Through a range of supply work prior to starting my • ECB Secondary Teachers Cricket teacher training I very quickly learnt how to develop Award (2020) rapport with students in order to effectively manage • Level 2 Dodgeball Coaching Award behaviour. This is now a strength of my teaching (2020) • Level 1 Frisbee Coaching Award (2020)

My personal skills and qualities:

I have a broad understanding and subject knowledge covering many aspects of the PE curriculum. I am passionate about my subject and this passion really developed when I studied BTEC Level 2 and 3 Sports Awards and achieved maximum marks. I thoroughly enjoyed conveying my knowledge in lessons, helping others to learn the practical and theoretical elements of the subject. I am a reflective practitioner which allows me to continuously analyse my own and others’ performance to enhance development and minimise weaknesses, enabling me to strive to become an outstanding teacher and a positive role model. I successfully create positive relationships through my effective communication skills and approachable manner which succeeds in building effective rapport with students, enthusing them to learn and improve in a positive environment. I also work well with my colleagues and enjoy being part of a team. I pride myself on the high standards I set myself in terms of work ethic and organisation.

My other interests and hobbies:

I recreationally play Basketball with former teammates and Badminton with friends. My main pursuit is applying myself to anything I put my mind to in order to be the best I possibly can in all walks of life. Outside of sport, family is important to me and I spend as much time as I possibly can with them; this can be difficult with 18 cousins! Additionally, I have a passion for travelling during the summer holidays and most recently went inter-railing with friends across Europe, experiencing different cultures and broadening my outlook on life. I have future plans to follow in my father’s footsteps and visit India.

Preferred location: North East / North West

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