03 Feb, 2025

Linden Lockhart

  • Director of Sport, Director of Cricket, Housemaster
  • Canterbury, UK
Cricket Director of Sport

Personal Summary

I am a highly driven, goal-oriented individual with a history of success both as part of a team and as a leader. My ability to communicate, motivate, and relate to others has played an integral role in achieving qualified teacher status, which has allowed me to explore opportunities overseas. I have always thrived as part of a team, working towards a common goal, whether on the sports field or in a professional environment. Obtaining my teaching qualification while managing a full timetable, including numerous extracurricular activities, is a testament to my determination and adaptability. Throughout my career, I have relished taking on responsibility, allowing me to develop effective strategies to handle the associated pressures.

As the Director of Sport at Kent College, I have advanced the sports programme in a highly competitive market and environment. I have increased pupil engagement by introducing new sports and activities to cater to students of all abilities and backgrounds. I have collaborated closely with international agents to secure top students into the boarding community and forged partnerships with local clubs and businesses. Additionally, I have spearheaded enterprise initiatives regarding sports camps and events during term time, organised short and long-haul tours, and overseen the sports scholarship enrichment programme.

Work Experience

Director of Sport & House Parent
Sep 2022 - Present Kent College Canterbury

·       Responsible for a boys' boarding house - 40 boys aged between 11-18 years old.

·       Dealing with a variety of pastoral issues that may occur throughout the year.

·       Providing in-house academic and pastoral support to all students within the house.

·       Liaising with parents and guardians around travel arrangements.

·       Constant vigilance surrounding student well-being and creating a nurturing and supportive culture within the house.

·       Clear communication with other members of staff regarding academic and pastoral needs.

·       Complete restructure of the department including recruitment and providing role clarity.

·       Designed and implemented an entirely new sports scholarship programme.

·       Overseas visits to Europe and Africa on recruitment trips for potential sports scholars.

·       Head of GCSE, A-level & CTECH PE, creating assessments, monitoring attainment, raising teaching standards, organising moderation & communicating with the exam board.

·       Developed strong links with Kent CCC, Canterbury HC & Canterbury RFC, allowing students to access higher quality coaching outside of school.

·       Complete oversight of the entire sports programme and working with heads of sport and senior leadership.

·       Plans in place to redesign and modify the existing facilities, liaising with the bursary and various architects around conceptual designs.

·       Organisation of multiple overseas sports tours, most recently a trip for two of our hockey teams to Rotterdam.

Education

Sport & Exercise Science
Sep 2009 - Jun 2012 Canterbury Christ Church University