Alison Pickles

• Managed daily running of the PE department, including teaching responsibilities, curriculum delivery, and annual curriculum planning.
• Led GCSE and A Level PE programmes (AQA), ensuring high standards of teaching, staff accountability, and that students made expected progress.
• Regularly reviewed programme effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Provided line management, guidance, and support to department staff to maintain strong teaching and learning practices.
• Worked closely with parents, communicating transparently and liaising when students were not making expected progress.
• Collaborated with pastoral team to support student welfare and create inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Ensured 100% participation in lessons by adapting activities for sick or injured students where necessary.
• Coordinated extracurricular activities to increase student engagement and participation in sport.
• Organised and delivered whole-school events, including the annual swimming gala and sports day.
• Liaised with external coaches to arrange specialist training sessions, including Netball and Strength & Conditioning coaching.
• Worked collaboratively with external organisations and trust professionals to develop off-site curriculum initiatives and wider school projects.
• Managed a £28,000 annual budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities and working with trust colleagues to discuss facility improvements and resource management.
• Assisted the Deputy Head with whole-school staff timetable planning.

• Delivered interactive and fun-filled sessions to foster a love for physical activities amongst students.
• Assessed individual student abilities and tailored lessons accordingly
• Collaborated with other teachers to integrate physical education into other subjects, promoting holistic learning.
• Motivated underperforming students by ensuring lessons were fun and enjoyable.

• This role included: cover supervisor, teaching of Geography, Health and Social care, Science (Physics) and PE.
• Assisted students in understanding subject material, promoting academic advancement.
• Promoted a positive educational atmosphere with clear communication and rapport building.
• Monitored student behaviour, establishing respectful and productive learning spaces.
• Stepped in at short notice during teacher absences, minimising disruption to curriculum progression.
• Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.

• Assisted students in exploring pathways for elite sports performance.
• Supported athletes in pentathlon, diving, and swimming disciplines.
• Facilitated physical education classes for all year groups.
• Established and organised GCSE physical education programme.
• Delivered BTEC sport curriculum at KS5 level.
• Collaborated with strength and conditioning coaches and sports psychologists to enhance student performance.

Line managed the music teacher

Taught PE to primary and secondary aged students- all though academy

• Provided constructive feedback on performance, contributing to student improvement in athletics.
• Developed an engaging curriculum for PE lessons, improving overall student participation.
• Participated actively in staff meetings and professional development sessions; contributed towards building strong school community.
• Supported a sports tour to Holland.

Taught students in physical education at KS3 and KS4 levels.

Assisted in the implementation of GCSE curriculum.

Contributed to whole school professional development sessions focused on assessment for learning.

Participated in international coordination by visiting Poland to observe curriculum strategies in other schools.

Organised and facilitated international events to promote cultural awareness.

Provided assistance during sports day activities.

Coordinated and managed fixtures for various sports events.

Led girls' PE initiatives to boost sport participation rates.

Accompanied overseas sports tours to Holland and Italy, managing netball and basketball teams.