12 Mar, 2024

Duncan Hardie

  • Director of Sport or Head of Academic Physical Education
  • Lewes, UK
Rugby, Athletics, Physical Education, Swimming, Other Positions of Responsibility

Personal Summary

I am a committed, dynamic, professional and inspirational teacher and leader with experiences in UK based schools, as well as 19 years teaching in an international setting, helping to deliver the British Curriculum to both local and expat students.

I am a great communicator and work well as part of a team and am passionate about Physical Education & Sport.

Work Experience

Head of PE & Activities
Aug 2023 - Present Oxford International College Brighton

Head of Physical Education & Activities

·        Setting up whole school PE & curriculum

·        Setting up whole school Extra-curricular activity programme

·        Delivering A Level PE classes to include practical moderation

Head of PE
Jan 2020 - Jul 2023 Nord Anglia Jiaxing

Head of Academics – Member of SLT (September 2022 – current)

·        Curriculum Head for Grades 1-10

·        CPD Coordinator for teachers

·        Timetable design

IGCSE Coordinator & Examinations Officer (January 2020 – current)

·        Organising IGCSE options, parents’ information evenings, mentoring students pastorally

·        Setting up CIE examinations, training staff

Head of Physical Education & ECA (January 2020 – July 2022)

·        Founding member of the teaching staff in this new school that opened in August 2020

·        Setting up whole school PE & Swimming curriculum

·        Setting up whole school Extra-curricular activity programme

·        Delivering IGCSE PE classes to include practical moderation

International Head of Boarding (November 2022 – July 2023)

Deputy Head Pastoral
Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 Ajyal International School

Pastoral Head of Secondary – short term contract

·        In conjunction with the Head of Secondary implementing the Secondary school behavior policy

·        Developing relationships with students and parents with regards to correcting behaviour

Head of Key Stage 3/4 & Head of PE
Dec 2016 - Jul 2019 Crescendo HELP International School

Key Stage Three/Four Coordinator & Head of Physical Education & Swimming

·        Leading the Key Stage Three & Four sections of this new and fast-growing school

·        Setting up a Secondary school behaviour policy as KS3 Pastoral Coordinator and then KS4 Pastoral Coordinator in September 2018

·        Holding staff meetings and delivering CPD to staff

·        Planning, writing and implementing the PE curriculum and lesson plans for Primary and Secondary, to include IGCSE PE & practical moderation

Head of PE & Swimming
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 Tunku Putra International School

HEAD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SWIMMING

·        Planning, writing and implementing the PE curriculum and lesson plans for Primary and Secondary

·        Planning and delivering IGCSE Physical Education (CIE) lessons including practical moderation

·        Implementing assessment for learning strategies for both sectors of the school

·        Managing the PE faculty budget

·        Setting up a mentoring scheme for Year 11 students

Head of PE & Sports
Aug 2011 - Jul 2015 International Community School

HEAD OF PE AND SPORTS FACULTY & Teacher of KS3 Geography

·        Planning, writing and implementing the PE curriculum and lesson plans for Primary and Secondary

·        Organising and leading successful overseas sports trips as part of the BSME

·        Planning and delivering IGCSE and A Level Physical Education (EDEXCEL) lessons

·        Implementing assessment for learning strategies for both sectors of the school

·        Introducing and developing Rugby across the school as part of a nationwide initiative  

·        Coaching various school teams including Swimming, Rugby, Football, Cross Country, Netball and Athletics

 

FORM TUTOR

·        Form tutor for Year 12 & Year 13 group

·        Assisting the students with University placements and career advice

·        Daily role of a tutor such as registration, delivering messages, monitoring student progress

MENTOR

·        Mentoring students of concern in Years 11, 12, and 13

·        Assisting students with exam issues and revision techniques on a 1-2-1 basis

Head of PE & Acting Vice Principal
Apr 2010 - Jul 2011 Savannah Plains International School

HEAD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SWIMMING

·        Implementing of a new PE curriculum for the whole school

·        Planning and delivering IGCSE PE and Geography (CIE)

ACTING VICE PRINCIPAL & PASTORAL LEAD (NOVEMBER 2010 - JULY 2011)

·        Planning and writing the whole school timetables

·        Working as a House Parent to the boarding community of the school

·        Setting up professional development programmes for teaching staff

Head of PE
Aug 2009 - Apr 2010 Canadian International School

HEAD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SWIMMING

·        Implementing a new PE curriculum for the whole school

·        Organising sports fixtures with other schools in the UAE

·        Setting up continuous professional development programmes for all PE teaching staff

Secondary School Pastoral Lead & Teacher of PE & Geog
Aug 2004 - Jul 2009 Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School

SECONDARY SCHOOL PASTORAL COORDINATOR (Sept 2005 - July 2009)

·        Setting up a PSHE curriculum for the Secondary school

·        Taking charge of rewards and sanctions

·        Working as part of the Secondary School management team alongside the Head Teacher

TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & GEOGRAPHY

·        Assisting the Head of PE with writing and delivering the PE curriculum to include GCSE and A Level PE (EDEXCEL)

·        Teaching KS3 and GCSE Geography (EDEXCEL)

Director of Sport
Jan 2001 - Jul 2003 Hurst Lodge School

DIRECTOR OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

·        Establishing the PE curriculum for the whole school (Early Years to year 13). Deliver the IGCSE PE (Edexcel) course, and JSLA.  Head Swim Team Coach

HEAD OF PERFORMING & DRAMATIC ARTS (September 2002 – July 2003)

·        Chairing faculty meeting and managing the faculty budget

Teacher of PE & Geog and Assistant Housemaster
Sep 1998 - Jul 2000 Warminster School

TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & GEOGRAPHY

·        Physical Education teacher for KS1-5 to include GCSE and A Level PE (AQA) & KS3 and GCSE Geography teacher & assistant boarding housemaster

Education

PGCE in Secondary Education
Sep 1997 - Jul 1998 University of Bath
Sports Science
Sep 1994 - Jul 1997 University of Greenwich