Laura Goodbun
Norwich,Norfolk
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
PE teacher in secondary school (Maternity Cover)
Caister Academy
Norwich
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Maintained updated knowledge of national curriculum standards for physical education.
- Prepared reports on each pupil's development and progress throughout the school year.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate PE into the broader curriculum.
- Planned an delivered a variety of sports to ages throughout the academy.
- Took on the role of form teacher, this included constant liaising with parents, and the point of call for concerns regarding students in my form.
- Delivered a range of extra curricular activities.
- Taught other subjects including PSHE, French, and Catering.
Cover Teacher
Teach
Norwich, Norfolk
2024.11 - 2025.07
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Developed and delivered engaging lesson plans.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- To support classroom and mange learning during the
absence of the subject teacher. This has included working in several schools in the county and in a variety of different subjects.
Lead Events Co-Ordinator
Active Education
Norwich, Norfolk
2023.08 - 2024.02
- My main role was to the organising and running tournaments for primary schools within the local area. This included initial contact, further contact with information, creating and sending risk assessments, creating and sending tournament outlines and order of play. This also included running the event and liaising with pupils and teachers throughout.
- My secondary role was teaching PE as per the curriculum in several primary schools in the local area, as well as providing after school clubs in a variety of different sports.
Junior School PE Lead
Sidcot School
Winscombe, North Somerset
2021.09 - 2022.08
- Throughout my year working as Junior School PE Lead, I have managed my time efficiently to ensure effective planning and delivery of the national curriculum as required.
- Through my experience of the coordination of fixtures, I have spent sufficient time liaising with parents, other schools and teachers to ensure the safe and successful running of the events.
- I have introduced new extra-curricular Junior activities, coached Senior clubs, coordinated, and hosted sports festivals and fixtures.
Camp Manager
Barracudas Activity Day Camps
Norwich, Norfolk
2020.03 - 2022.08
- Overseeing the running of camp. This includes being responsible for over 30 staff members and 250 children each day.
- Throughout my time in this role I was responsible for liaising with parents, ensuring constant safety of both staff and children, working well in a team and creative thinking to include just a few.
- There is a high level or organisation and good time management needed in this job.
Graduate teaching assistant
Sidcot School
Winscombe, North Somerset
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Various boarding duties, including taking responsibility of 50 girls in a house each evening. This role required a high level of responsibility yet also being approachable to all.
- Throughout the day my responsibilities included teaming cover lessons, assisting in English lessons, and coaching a variety of different sports, most notably hockey.
Senior Sports Instructor
Barracudas Activity Day Camps
Norwich, Norfolk
2015.04 - 2019.08
- 1 of 3 managers responsible for overseeing the activities of 250 children and 30 staff members.
- Responsible for staffing and timetabling, liaising between members of staff and communication with parents.
- Maintained safe training environments for minimised risk of injury.
- Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
Ski instructor
Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler, British Colombia, Canada
2016.11 - 2017.04
- Obtained CSIA Ski Certificate (Level 1).
- Taught and guided children of numerous nationalities between the ages of 3-12, ensuring safety and welfare throughout.
- Liaised with parents and formulated weekly feedback.
Team Leader
National Citizen Service (NCS)
Norwich, Norfolk
2016.06 - 2016.07
- A four-week government scheme for 14 - 17-year olds, with the aim of engaging, uniting and building confidence in young people.
- Took responsibility for a group of 12 young people, on a two-week residential followed by a two-week community project.
- Mentoring and encouraging the young people throughout, whilst ensuring their safety and there completion of the programme.
Education
GCSEs -
Norwich High School For Girls GDST
NorwichA-Levels -
Wymondham College
WymondhamBachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 09/2017 - 2020.07
PGCE - Physical Education (Secondary)
Bath Spa University
Bath 09/2022 - 2023.07
Skills
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Skilled at explaining policy, standards, and ethical guidance
- Comfortable handling challenge, questions, and differing viewpoints
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Strong understanding of inclusion, fairness, and cultural competence
- Good time management and organisational skills
Certification
- England Hockey Basic Awareness Online Safeguarding Training Course, England Hockey, Completed 15/03/23
- Prevent Awareness Course, HM Government, Completed 16/09/22
- FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid, Completed 14/04/2023
- Child Protection Online Training, BCSSP, Completed 15/09/22
- Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching), Swim England Qualification, 01/02/22
- Archery Instructor, Archery GB, Completed 06/04/23
- Umpire Level 1, England Hockey, Completed 31/10/22
- Introduction to Hockey Coaching Workshop, Great Britain Hockey Coaching, Completed 22/01/23
- LTA Youth Schools Secondary Teacher Training Course, 03/03/23
- PE CPD for Teachers: Practical Core Modules 1 and 2, Completed 27/09/22
Timeline
PE teacher in secondary school (Maternity Cover)
Caister Academy
2025.09 - 2026.01
Cover Teacher
Teach
2024.11 - 2025.07
Lead Events Co-Ordinator
Active Education
2023.08 - 2024.02
Junior School PE Lead
Sidcot School
2021.09 - 2022.08
Graduate teaching assistant
Sidcot School
2020.09 - 2021.08
Camp Manager
Barracudas Activity Day Camps
2020.03 - 2022.08
Ski instructor
Whistler Blackcomb
2016.11 - 2017.04
Team Leader
National Citizen Service (NCS)
2016.06 - 2016.07
Senior Sports Instructor
Barracudas Activity Day Camps
2015.04 - 2019.08
GCSEs -
Norwich High School For Girls GDST
A-Levels -
Wymondham College
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Leeds Beckett University
09/2017 - 2020.07
PGCE - Physical Education (Secondary)
Bath Spa University
09/2022 - 2023.07