Clare Morrison
Dorset
Summary
I am an experienced and dedicated Physical Education specialist with 24 years of teaching across Early Years to Key Stage 4, complemented by leadership experience as Head of Girls PE and Head of Department. My approach aligns strongly with the values of independent education: high expectations, personalised learning, and the development of well-rounded, confident young people. I am committed to delivering a broad PE curriculum that nurtures excellence while ensuring every pupil feels supported, valued, and encouraged to participate fully. I take pride in stretching the most able through challenge, competition, and leadership opportunities, while providing a secure, positive environment in which less confident pupils can develop skills, resilience, and self-belief. My practice is rooted in strong pastoral care, positive relationships, and a genuine belief in the transformative power of sport within a whole-school community. I strive to inspire pupils to lead active, healthy lives and to contribute positively to school life, both on and off the field.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Moyles Court School
2007.09 - 2026.06
- Teaching Pre-School to KS4 — delivering high-quality PE across all age groups and abilities.
- Inclusive teaching practice — ensuring stretch for the most able and supportive, confidence-building provision for less confident learners.
- AQA GCSE PE delivery — teaching theory for Papers 1 and 2, leading practical assessment, and guiding students through NEA coursework to secure strong outcomes.
- Scheme of Work development — creating progressive, engaging PE curricula aligned with whole-school aims.
- Form Tutor responsibilities — providing daily pastoral care and academic oversight.
- Ski trip planning and leadership — organising international residential trips, logistics, and risk management.
- ISA sports competition coordination — managing entries and participation in regional and national events.
- Weekly fixture organisation — scheduling and running inter-school fixtures across multiple sports.
- Sports event organisation — delivering sports days, tournaments, and whole-school events.
- Safeguarding and child protection — maintaining up-to-date training and ensuring best practice in pupil welfare.
- ECT Mentor responsibilities — supporting Early Career Teachers through structured mentoring, lesson observation, professional guidance, and development planning to ensure strong classroom practice and confident progression.
- Boarding duties and pastoral support — supervising boarders during evening routines, assisting with prep, and organising weekend trips and in-school activities to promote wellbeing, independence, and a positive boarding community.
Wentworth College
2006.10 - 2007.07
- Teaching KS3 to KS5 — delivering high-quality PE across all age groups and abilities including GCSE and A Level.
- Inclusive teaching practice — ensuring stretch for the most able and supportive, confidence-building provision for less confident learners.
- Safeguarding and child protection — maintaining up-to-date training and ensuring best practice in pupil welfare.
- DoE training and expedition leadership — delivering Bronze and Silver award training, supervising practice and assessed expeditions, and ensuring safe, high-quality outdoor learning experiences.
- Maternity Cover
Buckholme Towers School
2006.09 - 2007.07
- Teaching Pre-School to KS4 — delivering high-quality PE across all age groups and abilities.
- Inclusive teaching practice — ensuring stretch for the most able and supportive, confidence-building provision for less confident learners.
- Scheme of Work development — creating progressive, engaging PE curricula aligned with whole-school aims.
- Ski trip accompanying staff member — organising and responsible for a group of pupils during the trip, first aid and pocket money.
- Sports event organisation — delivering sports days, tournaments, and whole-school weekly sports lessons at different venues to include the Dolphin Centre Sports Facility and Poole Park.
- Safeguarding and child protection — maintaining up-to-date training and ensuring best practice in pupil welfare.
Uplands School
2005.09 - 2006.07
- Teaching Pre-School to KS4 — delivering high-quality PE across all age groups and abilities.
- Inclusive teaching practice — ensuring stretch for the most able and supportive, confidence-building provision for less confident learners.
- AQA GCSE PE delivery — teaching theory for Papers 1 and 2, leading practical assessment, and guiding students through NEA coursework to secure strong outcomes.
- Scheme of Work development — creating progressive, engaging PE curricula aligned with whole-school aims.
- Form Tutor responsibilities — providing daily pastoral care and academic oversight.
- Sports event organisation — delivering sports days, tournaments, and whole-school events.
- Safeguarding and child protection — maintaining up-to-date training and ensuring best practice in pupil welfare.
- Maternity Cover
Homefield School
2002.09 - 2005.01
- Teaching Pre-School to KS4 — delivering high-quality PE across all age groups and abilities.
- Inclusive teaching practice — ensuring stretch for the most able and supportive, confidence-building provision for less confident learners.
- AQA GCSE PE delivery — teaching theory for Papers 1 and 2, leading practical assessment, and guiding students through NEA coursework to secure strong outcomes.
- Scheme of Work development — creating progressive, engaging PE curricula aligned with whole-school aims.
- Form Tutor responsibilities — providing daily pastoral care and academic oversight.
- Ski trip accompanying staff member — organising and responsible for a group of pupils during the trip, first aid and pocket money.
- KS2 residential trip leadership — planning and running UK-based residential trips, ensuring high-quality outdoor learning, pastoral care, and safe supervision.
- Accompanying staff member on French trip — supporting international travel, pupil supervision, cultural experiences, and safeguarding responsibilities abroad.
- ISA sports competition coordination — managing entries and participation in regional and national events.
- Weekly fixture organisation — scheduling and running inter-school fixtures across multiple sports.
- Sports event organisation — delivering sports days, tournaments, and whole-school events.
- Safeguarding and child protection — maintaining up-to-date training and ensuring best practice in pupil welfare.
Education
BA (Hons) - Physical Education with QTS
University of Brighton
A Level - Sports Studies
Weymouth College
A Level - English
Weymouth College
A Level - General Studies
Weymouth College
GCSE - Biology
Weymouth College
GCSE - Maths
Weymouth College
GCSE - Physical Education
Weymouth College
GCSE - English Literature
Weymouth College
GCSE - English Language
The Dorchester Thomas Hardey School
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Behaviour management
- Inclusive teaching
- Pupil motivation
- Exercise safety
- First Aid trained
- Event planning
- Sports day coordinating
- Time efficiency
- Human anatomy
- Communication skills
- Empathy and compassion
Affiliations
- Softball Cricket, Paddle, Pickleball
Accomplishments
Dorset A league winners in softball cricket, 100 cup winners. I play for Parley.
Certification
Sports Injuries Level 3 Diploma with a Distinction 05/11/2021
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy 10/06/2022
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) 10/09/2022
Kinesiology Taping 17/06/2023
Dry Cupping - Myofascial Decompression 12/08/2023
Hands Free Massage and Self Care 7/10/2023
Unravelling The Fascial System 7/10/2023
Chair Based Massage and Acupressure 8/10/2023
Timeline
Moyles Court School
2007.09 - 2026.06
Wentworth College
2006.10 - 2007.07
Buckholme Towers School
2006.09 - 2007.07
Uplands School
2005.09 - 2006.07
Homefield School
2002.09 - 2005.01
A Level - Sports Studies
Weymouth College
A Level - English
Weymouth College
A Level - General Studies
Weymouth College
GCSE - Biology
Weymouth College
GCSE - Maths
Weymouth College
GCSE - Physical Education
Weymouth College
GCSE - English Literature
Weymouth College
GCSE - English Language
The Dorchester Thomas Hardey School
BA (Hons) - Physical Education with QTS
University of Brighton