GRACE LITCHFIELD
Loughborough,Leicestershire
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator with a strong background in developing course content, increasing student engagement, and launching new extra-curricular activities. Proven ability to implement effective behaviour management techniques and develop engaging course content. Successfully led school swimming and netball teams, promoting teamwork and skill development. Dedicated to creating an inclusive and motivating learning atmosphere, while continuously enhancing students' physical education experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
PE Teacher
Fullhurst Community College
Leicester, Leicestershire
09.2025 - Current
- Provided constructive feedback on performance, contributing to student improvement in athletics.
- Developed an engaging curriculum for PE lessons, improving overall student participation.
- Conducted regular training sessions for school sports teams; achieved victories at local level tournaments.
- Delivered interactive and fun-filled sessions to foster a love for physical activities amongst students.
- Accommodated special needs students in PE lessons; made certain inclusive practices were followed at all times.
PE teacher
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
York, North Yorkshire
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Delivered interactive and fun-filled sessions to foster a love for physical activities amongst students.
- Developed an engaging curriculum for PE lessons, improving overall student participation.
- Fostered a positive environment through fair play principles; promoted good behaviour amongst students.
- Organised inter-school sports competitions to encourage competitive spirit among students.
- Conducted regular training sessions for school sports teams; achieved victories at local level tournaments.
- Conducted regular students assessments during physical education activities to determine progress and weaknesses for improvement.
Sports Graduate
Bootham School
York, North Yorkshire
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Work alongside PE department within school as well as the boarding community
- Teaching students in PE lessons, and assisting with coaching and taking sports teams to fixtures and events.
- Running extra-curricular activities and taking charge of running the swimming team alongside a junior school colleague.
- Assist with boarding house duties and to organise and lead sports and other activities for students on weekends.
- Helped to establish and improve swim team coaching quality and consistency to ensure improved results and participation
Bartender
Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Engaged with customers to create a positive rapport, which encouraged loyalty and repeat visits.
- Upheld high standard of cleanliness in all work areas to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Helped to set up and worked functions and sports events which allowed me to help with their running and organisation.
- Processed payments accurately reducing discrepancies at end of shift tallying.
Lifeguard
Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust
Doncaster , South Yorkshire
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Kept watch over swimmers attentively to ensure fast response when distress situations arise.
- Cleaned, assembled and dismantled pool equipment after every shift.
- Completed pool training on a monthly basis, ensuring detailed and updated knowledge of procedures and policies.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Secondary Education (11-16) with Recommendation for QTS - Physical Education
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, LDS 09/2021 - 06/2022
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education & School Sport
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, SHF 09/2018 - 06/2021
Skills
- Collaborated with PE faculty to develop course content, increase student engagement and launch new extra-curricular activities
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Student-centred learning
- Pastoral care
- School Swimming and Netball team management
- Class behaviour management
- Coached children aged 7 to 18 in multiple sports, games and techniques
Additional Qualifications
- Teacher's Trampolining Part 1
Hobbies
Netball - I enjoy playing netball and have played for over 10 years
Swimming - From the age of 9 until age 18 I swam competitively, reaching county level competitions. The teams I swam for are shown below:
- Doncaster Dartes: 2010-2015
- Dearne Valley Swimming Club: 2015-2018
Watching Live Sport - my brothers have both been to multiple Olympics in swimming, being able to watch them in person was special
Timeline
PE Teacher
Fullhurst Community College
09.2025 - Current
PE teacher
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
06.2024 - 08.2025
Sports Graduate
Bootham School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Bartender
Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club
10.2021 - 08.2022
Lifeguard
Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust
11.2017 - 05.2019
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Secondary Education (11-16) with Recommendation for QTS - Physical Education
Leeds Beckett University
09/2021 - 06/2022
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education & School Sport
Sheffield Hallam University
09/2018 - 06/2021