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I am looking for a school where I can join and lead where appropriate a thriving department and bring my extensive knowledge and experience to the role to be the inspiration and motivation in developing a rich varied programme of PE and school sport. My excellent organisational skills and ability to develop and foster good working relationships with staff and students would enable me to lead others and be an integral part of the wider school community. I have been planning and delivering PE from Nursery to Y6 at a range of schools in Brighton, London and Malaysia and I would be able to bring new and innovative ideas to further develop the curriculum and department. I have developed new teaching plans, assessment opportunities, progress trackers, inclusive clubs and many displays and newsletters to celebrate and inspire students' performance.  Planning the extra curricular clubs and competition schedule has always been part of my job and I relish the opportunity to work with colleagues in other schools to provide a range of opportunities for the students. This is how many students improve their confidence and competence in sports and activities and also develop skills for life.. I have organised fixture calendars across my schools and planned and hosted numerous events including, inter-house competitions, sports days, festivals, young leader training and many staff training and professional development sessions. At Nexus I had the opportunity to work in a larger department where I was able   to take the lead and also work independently to build the primary department. This was an excellent   experience for me and has allowed me the opportunity to learn from colleagues as well as  lead training and new initiatives within the department and across the school.  While in Brighton I was the lead teacher for Primary PE across the city and organised and led   both sport specific and PE curriculum development training for new and experienced teachers. Trainee teachers from the university were often sent on placement to observe and discuss the   way in which I had written and delivered the PE curriculum and also how my school used PE to impact other areas of the children’s learning.  

Ian Charles Knox Personal Statement A versatile, credible, and articulate Operations Director with proven expertise and wide-ranging experience in multi-faceted leisure management. A polished communicator who adopts a confident and effective executive management approach to ensure team members work cohesively to achieve business objectives. Adept at anticipating, identifying, and driving forward on opportunities to raise corporate profile and consolidate business expansion. Streamlines resources to maximise on performance and efficiency. Swift to pinpoint ways in which to improve processes while maintaining high standards. Deploys a robust leadership style and elicits respect from peers due to innate integrity and professionalism. Ability to publicly present to varying audiences in a multitude of public/private settings, as required. Vast International experience, MENA, Australia, USA, Europe, as well as UK. Willing to work on complex, tight, improbable timelines while maintaining a positive attitude, exhibiting patience, persistence and experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment. Excellent analytical skills: ability to make decisions both independently and within a team environment. Extremely high attention to detail, hygiene, health and safety, due diligence risk management and safeguarding. Proven track record in managing complex projects, multi-tasking, and prioritization of task and deliverables. Experience of motivating and managing a diverse team in the UK and Internationally. An excellent communicator and negotiator, both verbally and in writing, with public speaking experience as well as tutor and coaching experience. Further documents and evidence can be provided. Personal Trainer – still working as a Personal Trainer over 40 years’ experience running as a long-distance runner (Marathons). Founder Member of local Harriers Club (since 1974). Gymnastics Coaching. Football Coaching. Swimming Teaching.  Member Connected Coaches, UK Coaching (2019)  Active IQ Professional Recognition (2019)  Coaching UK licensed to deliver International Safeguarding in Sport (2019)  Member of The Chartered Institute for the management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)  Member of The Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PTWAG)  Member of The Swimming Teachers Association (STA)  Member of Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK # 32024967)  Member of Swim England and affiliate Swim School Member. Invest in Leisure! It Last’s a Lifetime!

With over 13 years’ experience providing engaging & structured physical education in high-performing preparatory schools, I am certain to bring seasoned expertise in student development to any school. I am a stickler for being on time, disciplined and have the ability to improvise, adapt and overcome a situation when it is needed. These values were instilled during my 12 years in the British Army. I did not come into teaching the conventional way of university, so I have learnt from day one from the coaches and PE teachers that I have worked with or come across. Also, I would take note of what the heads of the department go through within their own daily routines. With that, I have made myself into an inspiring, confident, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, PE teacher and more recently a leader, manager and role model that encourages exercise and a healthy approach to daily life. My time as Head of PE at The Hampshire School Chelsea, sees me set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated & challenged to reach their full potential, with a commitment to my pupils and the quality of their experiences by catering for the range of needs of all the students & I provide a stimulating, happy, safe & supportive learning environment.            As a Teacher of PE in both Hampshire and Hill House School, I planned & taught well-structured, differentiated lessons for EYFS to Year 8 that aligned to the agreed curriculum & cultivated intellectual curiosity in my students. I was responsible for the educational development of my classes, delivering an age-appropriate curriculum. I made sure to foster positive self-esteem in my pupils & hold high expectations of their work & behaviour. All of this has allowed me to develop a mastery of PE as a subject along with general teaching pedagogy. Of course, ensuring the wellbeing of students & safeguarding them is my ultimate concern. I am extremely hard working and committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning to improve and raise standards wherever I am. I believe in motivating children to be their best selves, instilling an appreciation of learning across the curriculum.