Matt Wilson
Newbury,West BERKS
Summary
Extensive experience in direct delivery within teaching and apprenticeship management, complemented by a strong background in commercial sales with blue-chip organizations. Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales and performance targets. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills through presentations and pitches to diverse audiences and stakeholders. Strong interpersonal abilities foster effective relationships with learners and clients, contributing to team success in competitive environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UPS Lecturer and Maths and English lecturer
BCG
Aylesbury/Wycombe
09.2025 - 03.2026
EFL Teacher
OISE
Newbury
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Taught young mostly Parisian students aged 13-15 yrs. English as a foreign language at a UK Summer school
- Took them on culturally educational trips to Oxford and London.
- Newbury Hall School
- Developed and delivered engaging English language lessons to students of varying proficiency levels.
Uniform Pubic Services Lecturer
HRUC
Uxbridge
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Supported teaching of FE groups for 16-19 year-olds in first and second year courses.
- Assisted in tutoring and lecturing for Level 4 and Level 5 HNC and HND programmes.
- Facilitated learning environments at Uxbridge College.
- Created challenging assignments, projects and lessons designed to produce well-informed students.
English GCSE teacher
New College Swindon
Swindon
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported retake students in English GCSE through targeted teaching techniques.
- Conducted and assessed mock exams to facilitate student learning and performance improvement.
- Assisted students in achieving grade 4/level 2 in English language and functional skills.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques effectively, maintaining a positive and productive classroom atmosphere.
Warehouse Operative/Driver
Dalziel Ltd.
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Streamlined food product selection and delivery to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
ACL Programme Leader
Newbury College
Newbury
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted in managing adult education courses and providing administrative support.
- Facilitated negotiations to reduce payroll and benefits costs by 30%.
- Ensured continuity of services for leisure evening courses through effective communication.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for project enquiries, offering timely and accurate information to stakeholders.
Candidate Management Specialist
Amberjack Global Ltd.
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Flexible working as a Candidate Management Specialist in a large volume recruitment company involved in early career graduate job roles for the big 4 tech/finance accounting firms PWC/EY/Deloitte/KPMG as well as - Network Rail and LG Global.
Support Worker
Creative Support
West Berks
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Key worker role taken during first lockdown when schools were shut
- Building on my Health and social care teaching background, working in a supported adult living environment.
- Assisting with the everyday needs of adults with severe learning and physical difficulties in the local community.
Access to HE Tutor
New College Swindon
Swindon
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted a group of nursing students with their personal statements, UCAS applications and interview preparation
- Also helped assess the health and social care element of their work before their applications to Great Western Hospital.
Outbound Sales Wine advisor
Laithwaites Wines
01.2019 - 12.2019
- To the Laithwaites and Sunday Times wine club customer base.
Public services and HSC Teacher
Reading College
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Led sessions as temporary maternity cover teacher.
- Assessment of BTEC L2 and L3 portfolios.
- Framework and Standard.
Health and Social Care Tutor
Learn Direct
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Delivered a City & Guilds Level 1 Introduction to Health and Social Care, Customer Service and Business Administration.
- Co-ordinated the tutor timetables of delivery staff with the Business Manager.
- Working closely with the delivery staff, I was responsible for interviewing and recruiting applicants, running BKSB assessments and promoting our apprenticeship pathways in IT, Digital marketing and business administration in local Schools and Colleges and at targeted events.
Part of English Teaching programme
City of Oxford College
Oxford
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Team taught in Functional Skills English L2 classes for exam preparation for GCSE retake students.
Class Teacher
Huntercombe HMPYOI
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked in the prisoner Education block as a class teacher with young male offenders aged 14-17 years old.
Sociology and Health and Social Care Teacher
Cherwell School & University of Oxford Summer School
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Taught A level Sociology and L2 and L3 Health and social care to mixed ability groups.
- Ran some revision sessions in A' level History at the University.
Sociology and Health and Social Care Teacher
Denefield School
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Providing effective teaching and learning at L2 GCSE in Health and AS Level Sociology.
Sociology & Health and Social Care Tutor
Queen Mary’s Sixth Form College, Basingstoke
Basingstoke
09.2013 - 11.2013
- (three-month maternity cover contract)
- Personal Tutor and BTEC Level 2 HSC teacher.
- Teacher of AS Sociology and A2 Double Applied Health and Social Care.
Learning Facilitator
Prior’s Court School, Newbury
Newbury
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Took a Team Teach training course – working with adult SEN learners in residential setting.
- Post-16 SEN – severe autism Class Teacher.
Sociology Lecturer
Andover College Sixth Form Academy, Hampshire
Andover, Hampshire
11.2007 - 02.2012
- Planned and delivered lessons for GCSE, AS, A2 and Access Sociology.
- Established AS course in Citizenship as part of the student’s enrichment programme.
- Liaised with educational publishers (Collins) and managed transition to a new examining board (from AQA to WJEC).
NQT year
The Downs School
West Berks
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Taught two small A Level Sociology groups and a larger Year 10 core RE to the pupils not taking Religious Education GCSE.
Education
WSET Level 2 certificate - Food & Drink
Laithwaites
Theale, WBK2019
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Adult learner Support - Maths and English
Thames Valley/Reading Universities
Reading2005
A-levels - English, Sociology and Politics
St Bartholomew’s School Sixth Form
Newbury, WBK1994
PGCE - Further Education
Thames Valley/Reading Universities
Reading, RDG07.2006
GCSEs - 11 subjects including Mathematics and English
Pangbourne College
Skills
- Report compilation and analysis
- Sales and lead development
- Customer service and relations
- Quality improvement strategies
- Team collaboration and support
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Research and reporting
- Analytical problem solving
- Effective communication
- Presentation skills
- Planning and organization
- Negotiation techniques
- Initiative and resourcefulness
- Target-driven mindset
- Results-oriented approach
- Deadline management expertise
- IT proficiency and MS Office skills
- Fast learning ability
- Professional development initiatives
- Cultural awareness
- MS office proficiency
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
din.com/in/m
References
Available on request
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
French
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Chartered [Area of certification]
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]
- [Type] Licence
- [Area of certification] certified
Interests
- Vinyl record collector
- Wine tasting and food pairing
- Sports, fitness, health and wellbeing
- Reading, Literature and the Arts
- Gardening design and leisure pursuits
Accomplishments
- Achieved certification through the Chartered Institute of Assessors (CIA).
Websites
Timeline
UPS Lecturer and Maths and English lecturer
BCG
09.2025 - 03.2026
EFL Teacher
OISE
07.2025 - 08.2025
Uniform Pubic Services Lecturer
HRUC
11.2023 - 06.2025
English GCSE teacher
New College Swindon
02.2023 - 10.2023
Warehouse Operative/Driver
Dalziel Ltd.
11.2022 - 01.2023
ACL Programme Leader
Newbury College
08.2022 - 10.2022
Candidate Management Specialist
Amberjack Global Ltd.
09.2021 - 07.2022
Support Worker
Creative Support
10.2020 - 08.2021
Access to HE Tutor
New College Swindon
01.2020 - 09.2020
Outbound Sales Wine advisor
Laithwaites Wines
01.2019 - 12.2019
Public services and HSC Teacher
Reading College
04.2018 - 12.2018
Health and Social Care Tutor
Learn Direct
07.2016 - 03.2018
Part of English Teaching programme
City of Oxford College
04.2016 - 06.2016
Class Teacher
Huntercombe HMPYOI
09.2015 - 03.2016
Sociology and Health and Social Care Teacher
Cherwell School & University of Oxford Summer School
05.2015 - 07.2015
Sociology and Health and Social Care Teacher
Denefield School
11.2013 - 04.2015
Sociology & Health and Social Care Tutor
Queen Mary’s Sixth Form College, Basingstoke
09.2013 - 11.2013
Learning Facilitator
Prior’s Court School, Newbury
03.2012 - 08.2013
Sociology Lecturer
Andover College Sixth Form Academy, Hampshire
11.2007 - 02.2012
NQT year
The Downs School
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Chartered [Area of certification]
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]
- [Type] Licence
- [Area of certification] certified
WSET Level 2 certificate - Food & Drink
Laithwaites
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Adult learner Support - Maths and English
Thames Valley/Reading Universities
A-levels - English, Sociology and Politics
St Bartholomew’s School Sixth Form
PGCE - Further Education
Thames Valley/Reading Universities
GCSEs - 11 subjects including Mathematics and English
Pangbourne College