Claire Gibson
St Albans,Hertfordshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in sportsmanship, student sensitivity, and outdoor learning implementation. Proven track record in event organisation, coaching methodologies, and risk management. Certified swimming instructor with experience in netball team management and sports day coordination. Adept at team coaching, lesson planning, and behaviour management, complemented by strong subject knowledge and time management skills. Committed to fostering interactive teaching methods and physical education theory knowledge while prioritising safety through first aid certification. Career goal: to enhance educational experiences through innovative sports programmes.
Experienced educator focused on physical education with commitment to fostering students' physical and mental well-being. Specialises in developing engaging, inclusive lesson plans that promote teamwork and personal growth. Utilises motivational techniques and innovative activities to inspire students to achieve their full potential.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior School PE teacher and Forest School Leader
Haberdashers' School for Girls
Elstree, Hertfordshire
09.2007 - Current
- Head of Junior School PE from 2007 to 2011, organised and attended variety of residential and day trips.
- Responsibilities: Forest School Leader, KS2 Lead, Junior School PE teacher, Implemented PE assessment forms, Implemented schemes of work, introduced Inter House sports competitions, organise and led inter school and intra school fixtures, Eco Council Lead, Interim Co-Head of House.
- Assisted in organising and attending various residential and day trips.
- Supported supervision of trips to sports events, such as netball matches, and helped organise sessions with external speakers.
- Aided in implementation and development of Forest School and outdoor learning provision.
- Facilitated communication among young people, parents, colleagues, management, and external agencies, including Parents Association and Wildwood Den Company.
PE teacher
Northwood College
Northwood, Hillingdon
09.2004 - 08.2007
- PE teacher from Reception to Year 13, including teaching A Level and GCSE PE. Organise and led a World Challenge Trip to Borneo.
- Supply teacher at Great Torrington School, St Albans High School for Girls, and St Joan of Arc Catholic School. September 2003 – January 2004.
Head of Year 8, Head of A Level PE, GCSE PE
St Joan of Arc Catholic School
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
09.2000 - 08.2003
Oversaw Year 8 student progress and welfare initiatives.
Led A Level and GCSE Physical Education programmes to enhance student engagement and achievement.
Fostered positive learning environment through effective mentoring and guidance.
PE and Geography Teacher, CSLA Lead, form tutor
Bohunt Community School
Liphook, Hampshire
09.1998 - 08.2000
- Passionate educator focused on nurturing students' physical and personal growth through engaging PE programmes. Drives collaboration between students and external partners, enhancing community involvement in school activities. Champions holistic approach to education, integrating outdoor learning into curriculum for well-rounded student development.
Education
PGCE - Secondary Physical Education with Geography Geography.
St Luke's, University of Exeter,
09.1997 - 07.1998
BSC (Hons) 2:2 - Sports Science
University of Worcester
09.1994 - 07.1997
A-Levels - Geography and P.E.
North Devon College
Barnstaple, Devon 09.1992 - 07.1994
GCSEs - 9 GCSE's A -C including Maths and English
Edgehill College
North Devon 09.1986 - 07.1992
Skills
- Sportsmanship and encouragement
- Forest School and Outdoor learning implementation
- Event organisation - sports days, trips and residentials
- Coaching methodologies
- Risk management
- Swimming instructor certification
- Sports team management
- Positive attitude
- Lesson planning
- Physical education theory knowledge
- Behaviour management
- First aid certification
Certification
- TRN: 9760451
- SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher
- Level 3 Forest School Leader
- Hockey Umpire - Level 1.
- Level 2 Hockey Coach
- National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches Light
- Forest School First Aid Qualified
- ITC Level 3 in Paediatric First Aid
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 Part 1
- Cyber Security - Duty of Care Course
- Equality and Diversity - Safe Guarding course
- Child Protection Refresher 2025 - Safe Guarding Course
- Case Study 9: Prevent Bullying (11 - 16 yrs) - Safe Guarding Course
- Food Hygiene and Safety - Health and safety course.
- Microsoft Educator Academy - Teams, Microsoft Forms, One Note, PowerPoint
- Microsoft Educator Trainer Academy
Accomplishments and Awards
World Challenge Leader: Lead and organised a School World Challenge trip to Borneo, Swimming Teacher Level 1 and 2, Qualified and competed at the British Pony Club Championships Pony Club One Day Eventing Championships, Inter branch Teams, Represented Devon from U16 to U21’s, Level 2 Hockey Coach, University first team hockey captain coach, District Netball Team, Level 1 Netball coach, Level 2 Canoeing, 25 miles and 25 miles challenge in Ten Tors, Bronze in D of E
Volunteer Experience
Volunteering: Kibbutz Volunteer, Camp America, Outreach Project – Choice Kenya, Riding for the Disabled, hockey coach at St Albans Hockey Club
Roles and Responsibilities
- Forest School Leader, KS2 Lead
- Junior School PE teacher
- Year 5 Netball lead
- Implemented PE assessment forms
- Implemented schemes of work
- Introduced Inter House Sports Competitions
- Organised and led Inter School and Intra School fixtures
- Liaised between young people, parents, colleagues, management, and external agencies
- Eco Council Lead
- Interim Co-Head of House
- Implemented and developed the Forest School and Outdoor Learning provision
Affiliations
Outside my professional role, I value an active, healthy lifestyle. I enjoy personal development through reading and educational content that enhances my teaching, alongside collaboration, community involvement, and lifelong learning.
Timeline
Junior School PE teacher and Forest School Leader
Haberdashers' School for Girls
09.2007 - Current
PE teacher
Northwood College
09.2004 - 08.2007
Head of Year 8, Head of A Level PE, GCSE PE
St Joan of Arc Catholic School
09.2000 - 08.2003
PE and Geography Teacher, CSLA Lead, form tutor
Bohunt Community School
09.1998 - 08.2000
PGCE - Secondary Physical Education with Geography Geography.
St Luke's, University of Exeter,
09.1997 - 07.1998
BSC (Hons) 2:2 - Sports Science
University of Worcester
09.1994 - 07.1997
A-Levels - Geography and P.E.
North Devon College
09.1992 - 07.1994
GCSEs - 9 GCSE's A -C including Maths and English
Edgehill College
09.1986 - 07.1992