Matt Coley
Cheltenham,Gloucestershire
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a strong background in strategic thinking and the administration and development of a co-curricular programme. Demonstrates expertise in interactive teaching and learning, coupled with a deep understanding of child protection. Experienced user of a number of SOCS modules to enhance the co-curricular programme, including the responsibility for staff training and support.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Director Sport
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
2021.09 - Current
- Reporting to the Director of Sport, jointly responsible for creating and implementing the vision for sport at Cheltenham College.
- Responding to research and quantitative data to inform key strategic direction and change within the sports programme.
- Leading the use of SOCS modules to undertake monitoring and tracking of pupils and to implement strategies to ensure that all pupils benefit fully from the co-curricular programme at College.
Housemaster - Southwood House
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
2012.09 - 2021.09
Director of Cricket & Rackets
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
2016.03 - Current
Head of Physical Education
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
2002.01 - 2012.09
Master i/c Rugby Football
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
2002.01 - 2012.09
Head of Boys’ Games, Assistant Housemaster
Rugby School
Rugby, Warwickshire
1998.09 - 2002.01
P.E. Teaching Assistant and Cricket Coach & Resident Tutor
Sedbergh School
1997.04 - 1997.07
Teaching Assistant in the Sports Science Department
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
1996.09 - 1997.03
Semi-Professional Rugby Player
Leeds R.U.F.C.
Leeds, United Kingdom
1995.09 - 1997.09
Education
PGCE - Physical Education
HOMERTON COLLEGE
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 1997.09 - 1998.06
Bachelor of Science - Physiology and Sports Science
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Leeds 1993.09 - 1996.06
A Levels - Biology, Chemistry, English
KING’S COLLEGE
TAUNTON, SOMERSET07.1992
GCSEs - Grades A – C
KING’S COLLEGE
TAUNTON, SOMERSETSkills
- Educational leadership
- Strategic thinking
- School policies enforcement
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Child protection understanding
- Computer literacy
Referees
- Mrs. N. Huggett, Head, Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD
- Mr. T. Watts, Director of Sport, Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL53 7LD
- Mr. N. Rollings, Director at ICE Education, Kendal, Cumbria.
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of birth: 11/29/73
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Deputy Director Sport
Cheltenham College
2021.09 - Current
Director of Cricket & Rackets
Cheltenham College
2016.03 - Current
Housemaster - Southwood House
Cheltenham College
2012.09 - 2021.09
Head of Physical Education
Cheltenham College
2002.01 - 2012.09
Master i/c Rugby Football
Cheltenham College
2002.01 - 2012.09
Head of Boys’ Games, Assistant Housemaster
Rugby School
1998.09 - 2002.01
PGCE - Physical Education
HOMERTON COLLEGE
1997.09 - 1998.06
P.E. Teaching Assistant and Cricket Coach & Resident Tutor
Sedbergh School
1997.04 - 1997.07
Teaching Assistant in the Sports Science Department
University of Leeds
1996.09 - 1997.03
Semi-Professional Rugby Player
Leeds R.U.F.C.
1995.09 - 1997.09
Bachelor of Science - Physiology and Sports Science
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
1993.09 - 1996.06
A Levels - Biology, Chemistry, English
KING’S COLLEGE
GCSEs - Grades A – C
KING’S COLLEGE