Duncan Hardie
- Head of Physical Education
- Sadlers Way, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5HG, UK
Personal Summary
I have been teaching since graduating with a PGCE in Physical Education from the University of Bath in 1998. I have taught in the UK and between 2004 and 2023, I was working abroad in UAE, Tanzania, Jordan, and Malaysia, and China.
As you can see from my application I have worked predominately as a leader of Physical Education departments, as well as managerial roles such as Deputy Head Pastoral, Key Stage Coordinator, Head of Academics, IGCSE Coordinator, and Examinations Officer. I also deliver IGCSE Physical Education classes to years 10 and 11, to include the practical moderation, and A Level Physical Edcation to year 12 and 13 students.
In my current role I lead the Physical Education department, delivering PE classes to Years 7-13, to include A Level PE (AQA) and Cambridge iGCSE PE. In October 2022 I enrolled on a NPQSL course with Best Practice Network, and completed the course in April this year. I am a CIE iGCSE practical PE moderator and an AQA A Level practical moderator.
In all the schools I have worked I have always been fully involved in classes, clubs and trips arranged outside of the usual school hours. Offering sports teams has always been part of my job, to include swimming, rugby, athletics, volleyball, and cricket. I have also led trips both in country and overseas to include sports weekends, ski trips, and a World Challenge trip to Tanzania.
As shown by my experience in schools, I am enthusiastic about education and always strive to do the best for my students. I can take on responsibility for learning and have experience of successfully managing a class, and department.
In closing I welcome the opportunity to meet you and discuss how my experiences and skills would benefit you and the other staff and students.
Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours truly,
Duncan Hardie
Work Experience
Head of Sports
· Delivering CIE iGCSE and AQA A Level Physical Education lessons to include practical moderation
· Developing and delivering the core Physical Education/Games curriculum to all Years 7-13 students
· Leading school fixtures
· Leading after school sports provision
Head of Physical Education & Activities
· Setting up whole school PE & curriculum
· Setting up whole school Extra-curricular activity programme
· Running after school sports fixtures and residential trips
· Delivering A Level PE classes to include practical moderation
Head of Academics – Member of SLT (September 2022 – July 2023)
· Curriculum Head for Grades 1-10
· CPD Coordinator for teachers
· Timetable design
IGCSE Coordinator & Examinations Officer (January 2020 – July 2023)
· 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)
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
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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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