Barry Irving
Gillingham,Dorset
Summary
Results-driven leader with expertise in community engagement and instructional effectiveness. Skilled in adapting to diverse educational and sports environments through effective communication and motivation. Focused on fostering growth and development in students and teams, consistently meeting job demands and deadlines with a strong work ethic.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Master/Teacher
Sandroyd School
Tollard Royal, Wiltshire
09.2012 - Current
- new ideas itFacilitated a positive learning environment by applying classroom management techniques effectively, fostering student respect and cooperation.
- Held multiple roles including housemaster, head of rugby, head of PSHCE, and senior management, contributing to school leadership and student development.
- Contributed to school committees and working groups aimed at enhancing policies, environment, and community relations, focusing on health and safety and safeguarding.
- Organised field trips and educational visits that complemented classroom learning, providing real-world connections.
- Implemented new ideas to enhance learning experiences for pupils and foster team morale among staff.
- Led meetings amongst key staff members, engaged with clients and maintained a high level of professionalism.
Professional sports coach
St George's College & Yardley Court School.
Weybridge (Surrey) & Tunbridge (Kent)
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Developed coaching strategies and lesson plans that enhanced team performance and aligned with specific objectives.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions that supported players' career progression and personal development, fostering goal achievement.
- Developed specific training and exercise programmes to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coaching techniques, rules, and regulations across various sports disciplines.
- Evaluated progress and implemented training to enhance performance.
- Analysed game footage to critique performances and delivered constructive feedback, facilitating strategic improvements in player skills.
Professional Rugby Player
Londond Scottish, Galsgow Warriors, France, Italy
Richmond, Galsgow, Tarbes, Catania and Parma
07.1998 - 07.2010
- Received accolades and awards for outstanding performance and contributions to the sport.
- Analysed previous performances to identify improvement areas and adopted strategies that enhanced future competition readiness.
- Incorporated feedback from coaches to refine skills and develop talent further.
- Attended media interviews and publicity events, enhancing team visibility and engagement with fans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science with Geography
The Open University
Milton Keynes, MIK01-2015
A-Levels - A Levels
The Skinners School
Royal Tunbridge Wells, KEN01-1998
GCSEs -
The Skinners School
Royal Tunbridge Wells, KEN01-1996
Skills
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Critical thinking
- Effective time management
- Flexible and adaptive
- Verbal and writing communication
- Communication
- Positive and encouraging
- Motivational techniques
- Fast learner
Languages
French
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- First aid in schools certified
- Full driving Licence
- DBS checked
Interests
- Passionate about all sports and continue to play cricket and golf
- Volunteer coach at North Dorset rugby club since 2024 to present, coaching the under 15s, 16s and now Colts (under 18)
- Enjoy reading and going out with friends
Timeline
Senior Master/Teacher
Sandroyd School
09.2012 - Current
Professional sports coach
St George's College & Yardley Court School.
09.2010 - 07.2012
Professional Rugby Player
Londond Scottish, Galsgow Warriors, France, Italy
07.1998 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Science with Geography
The Open University
A-Levels - A Levels
The Skinners School
GCSEs -
The Skinners School