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Education
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Jack Chesters

Jack Chesters

Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Fitness Instructor
Halifax

Summary

Having most recently being employed as a Secondary Teacher of PE successfully completing one year on my ECT induction period, I am seeking a new teaching opportunity for October 2025.


Passionate about teaching to secondary pupils, I have demonstrated a versatile and refined skillset in my professional life. Notably, I have a proven track-record of creating challenging and positive learning environments including in PE, extracurricular clubs, cover lessons, and PHSCE. Furthermore, I have also shown strong academic ability achieving the highest overall mark on my degree course. This foundational knowledge alongside my continued dedication to professional development and reflective practice, transferred to my most recent post where I taught a range of high-quality lessons that met the needs of all learners both in physical activity spaces and classrooms.


Furthermore, there are personal experiences and characteristics I possess desirable for secondary teaching. I am a trustworthy, conscientiousness and punctual professional who can draw upon a wide range of recent and past competitive sport experiences to role model and promote the benefits of PE. I have also shown an ability to take on extra responsibility and an emerging capability to teach outside of a PE setting, showcasing my suitability for a range of posts within a secondary school.


I am available for interview at any time and can provide a personal statement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
19
19
Certifications

Work History

Secondary Teacher of PE

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Taught Core PE, BTEC PE, three cover lessons per week and PHSCE to my form group, adhering to the academy curriculum.
  • Pursued professional development activities and feedback from ECT mentor to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
  • Continuously assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
  • Created an inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and respected, encouraging participation from everyone.
  • Organised and ran extracurricular activities such as boxing club, athletics competitions, football and cricket fixtures, enriching the educational experience for students beyond the classroom.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in form initiatives, open evenings, parents evenings and volunteering in events like a sponsored walk.
  • Managed a classroom of diverse learners effectively, adapting teaching and behaviour management strategies to meet individual needs.

Secondary Physical Education PGCE with QTS

The University of Huddersfield
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Planned and delivered schemes of work in two different placement secondary schools following their PE curriculum's in the Autumn, Spring and Summer term.
  • Ability to work alongside an experienced mentor taking on feedback constructively to develop and refine my teaching in a secondary school.
  • Proven ability to learn subject knowledge, and teaching strategies quickly, and then applying this in new classroom situations.
  • Created an inclusive and positive learning environment where PE is adapted and accessible to all.
  • Strongly engaged in extra-curricular opportunities such as refereeing school football fixtures, supporting in after-school football training and leading a sport-focused breakfast club.

Human Resources Administrator

Microsearch Laboratories
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Shortlisted CV's, interviewing and recruiting staff in several departments.
  • Handled sensitive documentation and completing a variety of administrative tasks.
  • Planned staff events such as an annual party.


Behaviour and Learning Mentor

Pivot Group
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Planned and delivered PE lessons for Year 10 and Year 11 students with complex needs.
  • Managed behaviour forming positive relationships with pupils in and outside the classroom.
  • Collaborated proactively with safeguarding teams promoting the welfare of young people.

Fitness Instructor (Voluntary)

Valley Martial Arts
01.2020 - 07.2024
  • Planned and delivered safe and engaging martial art and fitness classes to both children and adults.
  • Provided practical instruction relating to fitness exercises and martial art techniques differentiating based on level of experience and ability.
  • Developed training programmes to meet the needs of the individual.
  • Organised and ran inter-club events where children and young adults attend from other clubs to compete in martial art bouts.

Course Representative (Voluntary)

University of Huddersfield
09.2020 - 07.2023
  • Being an empathetic and effective communicator by collecting student course feedback during the Covid-19 pandemic, and sensitively relaying this to senior lecturers to improve students academic experiences.
  • Participating in student representative training, and student panel course committee meetings.

Education

Secondary Physical Education PGCE With QTS -

The University of Huddersfield
04.2001 -

Sport And Physical Education BSC (Hons) -

The University of Huddersfield
07-2023

A-Levels -

Greenhead College
01.2018

GCSE's -

Crossley Heath Grammar School
07-2016

Certification

Level 1 Gymnastics and Trampolining Issued by British Gymnastics

References

  • Gemma Cottingham, Head Teacher of E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, gemma.cottingham@rca.e-act.org.uk
  • David, Puddephatt, Retired Assistant Head Teacher and Personal Academic Tutor, D.Puddephatt@hud.ac.uk, 07793748670, The University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
  • James, Cahill, Gym Owner, Cahills1@yahoo.com, 07387703246, Valley Martial Arts, Halifax,


Please note, you have my permission to contact these referees.

Interests

Fitness instructing and training such as competing in cross-country competitions where I have ran a personal best of 5km in 19:29

Martial arts including Muay Thai where I have competed in four bouts against fighters from other Thai Boxing gyms

Football, currenty playing as a striker for Ealandians FC I also briefly played for Bolton Wanderers academy, and for my local team Halifax Irish for over 10 seasons In my final season for the club, I scored 39 goals in 19 games contributing to the team winning the league title in the Huddersfield division and personally obtaining the Huddersfield division golden boot

Timeline

Level 1 Gymnastics and Trampolining Issued by British Gymnastics

09-2025

Secondary Teacher of PE

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
09.2024 - 09.2025

Online Health and Safety Athletics Course Issued by United Kingdom Athletics

04-2024

Table Tennis Teacher Training Course Issued by Halifax Table Tennis Centre

01-2024

Thrive CPD Programme Issued by The Halifax Academy

12-2023

Level 2 Safeguarding and Child Protection Issued by Hays

09-2023

Prevent Awareness Course Issued by HM Government

09-2023

Two Rugby League Teacher Training Courses Issued by Rugby Football League

09-2023

Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent Issued by Kirklees Safeguarding Children

09-2023

Secondary Physical Education PGCE with QTS

The University of Huddersfield
09.2023 - 07.2024

Fire Safety Awareness and Warden Duties Issued by Peninsula

07-2023

Mental Health Awareness Issued by Peninsula

06-2023

Global Professional Award Issued by The University of Huddersfield

05-2023

Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management Issued by Chartered Management Institute

05-2023

ACT Awareness Issued by Action Counters Terrorism

03-2023

Tennis Secondary Teacher Training Course Issued by Lawn Tennis Association

10-2022

Level 2 Fitness Instructor Issued by Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity

08-2022

Safeguarding and Protecting Children Issued by Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity

08-2022

Working with Children Issued by Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity

08-2022

Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook LinkedIn Skills Badges

08-2022

Human Resources Administrator

Microsearch Laboratories
07.2022 - 09.2023

First Aid at Work Issued by Pivot Group

05-2022

Behaviour and Learning Mentor

Pivot Group
09.2021 - 07.2022

Course Representative (Voluntary)

University of Huddersfield
09.2020 - 07.2023

Fitness Instructor (Voluntary)

Valley Martial Arts
01.2020 - 07.2024

Secondary Physical Education PGCE With QTS -

The University of Huddersfield
04.2001 -

Sport And Physical Education BSC (Hons) -

The University of Huddersfield

A-Levels -

Greenhead College

GCSE's -

Crossley Heath Grammar School
Jack ChestersSecondary Physical Education Teacher, Fitness Instructor