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Joshua Cunliffe

Joshua Cunliffe

Great Sankey,Cheshire

Summary

As a highly experienced PE teacher and most recently member of the senior management team, in charge of Pastoral Care and behavior, I am a hugely passionate practitioner with a keen investment in teaching and learning. I am innovative in my approach in all aspects of teaching and behavior.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Agency PE Teacher

Choice Teachers
Warrington, Cheshire
09.2025 - Current

As a secondary PE Teacher/head of year. I taught KS3, KS4 and KS5. At KS4 I taught GCSE PE theory and practical PE classes, A/S Level Anatomy, and Physiology and BTEC National Diploma.

Behavioural Lead

Salford City Academy
Salford , Greater Manchester
01.2025 - 06.2025

Oversees and enhances school-wide behaviour and attitudes through strategic planning, data analysis, and direct intervention with students, staff, and parents.

PE Teacher and Head of Year

Hyde High School
Tameside , United Arab Emirates
09.2022 - 12.2024

Developing Emirati PE teachers into future leaders. The scope of this programme, from planning and implementation to managing such a large cohort of trainers and mentees, is significant. I’m sure the work is both challenging and rewarding, particularly given the long-term vision of sustainability and fostering leadership in PE education within the UAE.

Head of Year

Kingsway Park High School
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
09.2020 - 07.2022

My main roles and responsibilities included managing: Welfare & Well-Being, behaviour and expectations, attendance, collaboration with parents and external agencies, positive attitude towards learning

National PE Leadership and Development Manager

The Ministry of Education
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
09.2016 - 07.2020

Developed Emirati PE teachers into future leaders through comprehensive planning and implementation.
Managed a substantial cohort of trainers and mentees to ensure effective programme delivery.
Fostered leadership and sustainability in PE education within the UAE.

PE teacher

Rivington and Blackrod High School
Bolton , Greater Manchestr
09.2008 - 07.2016

Delivered physical education instruction across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
Taught GCSE PE theory and practical classes at KS4 level.
Conducted A/S Level Anatomy and Physiology courses.
Facilitated BTEC National Diploma programme, enhancing student engagement.

Developmet Officer

Bolton Council
Bolton , Greater Manchestr
09.2001 - 08.2008

Engaged with communities, government, and organisations to identify needs and develop solutions.
Implemented projects enhancing social, economic, and environmental well-being.
Managed stakeholder relationships to foster collaboration and support for initiatives.

Education

PGCE in Education - Education

University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire
01.2013 - 1 2014

BA 1st Class (HONS) Degree - Sports Coaching

University of Central Lancashire
01.2010 - 1 2013

BTEC National Diploma - Sports Studies

Wigan and Leigh College
09/1999 - 07/2001

GCSE - 10 A-C Grades

Turton High School
01.1994 - 1 1999

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness
  • Team building

CONTACT

  • PHONE: 07904918964
  • EMAIL: joshcunliffe@yahoo.co.uk
  • ADDRESS: 5 Foxtrot Avenue Great Sankey WA53ZD
  • QTS Number: 3670596
  • REFERENCE ON REQUEST

Timeline

Agency PE Teacher

Choice Teachers
09.2025 - Current

Behavioural Lead

Salford City Academy
01.2025 - 06.2025

PE Teacher and Head of Year

Hyde High School
09.2022 - 12.2024

Head of Year

Kingsway Park High School
09.2020 - 07.2022

National PE Leadership and Development Manager

The Ministry of Education
09.2016 - 07.2020

PGCE in Education - Education

University of Central Lancashire
01.2013 - 1 2014

BA 1st Class (HONS) Degree - Sports Coaching

University of Central Lancashire
01.2010 - 1 2013

PE teacher

Rivington and Blackrod High School
09.2008 - 07.2016

Developmet Officer

Bolton Council
09.2001 - 08.2008

GCSE - 10 A-C Grades

Turton High School
01.1994 - 1 1999

BTEC National Diploma - Sports Studies

Wigan and Leigh College
09/1999 - 07/2001
Joshua Cunliffe