Lewis Owen
Leigh
Summary
PGCE in Physical Education (11–16) candidate with QTS (Expected July 2026) at the University of Cumbria, following a First Class BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science at Leeds Beckett University. Experienced in delivering high-quality PE across primary and secondary age groups. Committed to making PE accessible for all, fostering lifelong skills and contributing to a strong extra-curricular programme within an international school environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Casual Recreational Assistant
Leigh Sports Village Arena
Leigh, United Kingdom
2021.08 - Current
- Pitch Setups, Equipment and Supporting Bookings
- Sports Coach during Kids Holiday Activities - Delivering football, cricket, dodgeball, rounders and handball throughout the day
- Delivering Kids Multi-Sport Parties
Full Time Recreational Assistant
Leigh Sports Village Arena
Leigh, United Kingdom
2024.01 - 2025.03
- Organising LSV Arena first ever U8s and U10s Christmas Kids Football Tournament
- Organising Mens Football Wednesday Night League (6 Aside) - This included fixtures, referees and maintaining high participation
- Facilitated participation in Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) to ensure children received meals and engagement during holiday activities.
Primary School Sports Coach
Premier Education
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2022.11 - 2023.04
- Taught children aged 4 to 10 years old in various sports activities.
- Sports taught included archery, frisbee, dodgeball, handball, netball, table tennis and football.
- Delivering Lunch Clubs and After School Clubs
Education
PGCE in Physical Education (11-16) with QTS - Physical Education
University of Cumbria
Lancaster, Lancashire 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Degree
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2022.09 - 2025.05
Higher National Diploma - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Sport
Wigan and Leigh College
Wigan 2020.09 - 2022.05
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Culcheth High School
Culcheth, Warrington 2015.09 - 2020.05
Skills
- Adaptive Teaching for mixed ability learners
- Effective behaviour management skills
- Lesson pace and progressions
- Assessment for Learning
- Awareness of safeguarding and reporting any concerns
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
- Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
- Level 2 Coaching Multi-Skill Development in Sport
- Introduction to Coaching Football (FA Level 1)
- FA Qualified Football Referee
- FA Safeguarding Children in Football
Timeline
PGCE in Physical Education (11-16) with QTS - Physical Education
University of Cumbria
2025.09 -
Full Time Recreational Assistant
Leigh Sports Village Arena
2024.01 - 2025.03
Primary School Sports Coach
Premier Education
2022.11 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Degree
Leeds Beckett University
2022.09 - 2025.05
Casual Recreational Assistant
Leigh Sports Village Arena
2021.08 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Sport
Wigan and Leigh College
2020.09 - 2022.05
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Culcheth High School
2015.09 - 2020.05