Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Mark  Seller

Mark Seller

St Albans,Hertfordshire

Summary

I am a dynamic, passionate, and adaptable educator with over 25 years of experience working with diverse groups of students in London and Hertfordshire. My career goal is to instill a lifelong love of physical activity and wellbeing in everyone I teach by providing a broad range of opportunities and experiences. I aim to nurture and develop confidence, leadership, and teamwork by taking risks, challenging boundaries, and reflecting on performance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Director of Sport

Immanuel College
Bushey, Hertfordshire
2024.01 - Current
  • Managed PE Department. Academic PE (A Level and GCSE), Curriculum design, Fixture & Co-curricular programme.
  • Created an appropriate fixture programme for teams of different levels (EG- ISFA, ESFA Small Schools, District League, Friendlies).
  • Organised sports tours (Football development tours to Manchester City and ski trips to provide opportunities for pupils.
  • Coordinated sporting events for improved community engagement. Charity events, whole school events, taster days,

Head of PE (Teacher of PE and Science)

The Reach Free School
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
2016.01 - 2023.12
  • Facilitated delivery of GCSE PE, BTEC Sport CNAT (Level 2), and CTEC (Level 3).
  • Supported underperforming students through effective teaching methods.
  • Assisted in evaluating student capabilities and creating personalised fitness plans.
  • Promoted girls' football through partnerships with local organisations including Watford FC and Chorleywood.

Director of Sport

Goffs School
Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire
2010.09 - 2015.12
  • Responsible for all areas of Physical Education and School Sport.
  • Won Herts Schools County Cup at 3 age groups in 2014 (14/15/16)
  • Set up Sixth Form Sports Academy (Focus on Football and Netball). Recruited elite coaches to deliver programme.
  • Secured contract to deliver Tottenham Hotspur FC Education Programme to their Scholars. Took Goffs pupils to Spurs training centre to receive coaching. Resulted in additional PE teacher.
  • Set up School Fitness Suite and completed NVQ Level 2.

Director of Sport

Lea Valley High School
Enfield, Middlesex
2009.01 - 2010.08
  • Introduced BTEC Sport at Level 3
  • Introduced sports development experiences for pupils at all Key Stages
  • Planned and delivered engaging group and one-to-one fitness programmes. In school fitness suite.

Deputy Head of PE

Queens School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
2001.09 - 2008.12
  • Main focus was to develop school football and athletics programme.
  • Was heavily involved in school gaining Specialist Sports College Status. Attended annual Sports College Conference.
  • Set up one of the first Sixth Form Sports Academies (Focus on Football). Won national cup in first season.
  • County League Athletics winners in 2008
  • In 2008 Boys (5th) and Girls (9th) qualified for National Athletics Final (only school where boys and girls qualified).

PE Teacher

St Thomas More RC School
Wood Green, Haringey
1998.09 - 2001.08
  • Coordinated a football development centre with Charlton Athletic.
  • Provided pathway for pupils to receive high level coaching and access opportunities in professional football.
  • Introduced and delivered Junior Sports Leadership Award.
  • Introduced and managed the schools Cricket provision.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education and Educational Studies with History

University of Exeter
Exeter
1994.09 - 1998.06

A-Levels - Sports Studies

Oaklands College
St. Albans
1993.09 - 1994.06

A-Levels - History. Ancient History

St Albans School
St Albans, Hertfordshire
1986.09 - 1993.06

Skills

  • UEFA B Coaching License
  • Coaching experience at Academy Level for Arsenal, Charlton Athletic and Luton Town FC
  • 25 years working as a lead coach and team manager for the Hertfordshire Schools FA
  • Relationship with local professional Football Academies
  • Development of Inter and Intra School Football Programme
  • Individual Player Development for players of all abilities
  • Personal playing experience for Stevenage FC, St Albans FC, Hemel FC, Cheshunt FC, Leighton Town FC, Ware FC
  • FA Youth Coaches Course (11-16)
  • Luton Town FC Academy Scout

References

Daniel Endlar. Headmaster at Immanuel College. dendlar@immanuelcollege.co.uk

David Bullock. Principal at Canons High School. dbullock@canons.harrow.sch.uk

Anthony Smith. Headteacher at Parmiters School. head@parmiters.herts.sch.uk

Certification

UEFA B Coaching License

FA Youth Coaches Award (11-16)

Trampolining Coach Level 2 Qualification

NVQ Level 2 Fitness Award

BAWLA - Weight Training Award

Boxercise Level 1 Qualification

Sport Leaders Tutor qualification

LTA Tennis Coaching Award

Timeline

Director of Sport

Immanuel College
2024.01 - Current

Head of PE (Teacher of PE and Science)

The Reach Free School
2016.01 - 2023.12

Director of Sport

Goffs School
2010.09 - 2015.12

Director of Sport

Lea Valley High School
2009.01 - 2010.08

Deputy Head of PE

Queens School
2001.09 - 2008.12

PE Teacher

St Thomas More RC School
1998.09 - 2001.08

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education and Educational Studies with History

University of Exeter
1994.09 - 1998.06

A-Levels - Sports Studies

Oaklands College
1993.09 - 1994.06

A-Levels - History. Ancient History

St Albans School
1986.09 - 1993.06
Mark Seller