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Matthew Briggs

Matthew Briggs

Lisburn,Down

Summary

I have excellent communication and teamwork skills, developed through my experience in coaching, education, and leadership roles. Through my Primary Education degree and school placements, I have gained strong classroom management, lesson planning, and child development knowledge, as well as the ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents in supportive and inclusive environments. I also hold a Level 1 Football Coaching Badge, a Sports Disability Coaching Badge, and a Football Refereeing Badge, which have strengthened my coaching ability, adaptability, decision-making, and leadership under pressure. Achieving the Boys' Brigade President's Badge further reflects my commitment, responsibility, leadership, and dedication to personal development.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Primary School Placements

Liverpool Hope University
2022.09 - 2025.07

• Delivered a wide range of lessons, including PE and sport-focused sessions, across multiple year groups.
• Worked closely with the PE Lead to support PE curriculum planning, development, and delivery.
• Assisted in the organisation and successful delivery of the school's Sports Day.
• Led school football teams, including organising and managing the Year 4 team at the Liverpool Schools Football Tournament.
• Demonstrated strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage pupils effectively in both practical and theory-based learning.

Classroom Assistant

Banbridge High School
2021.08 - 2022.08

• Supported students within learning support classes, encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and participation in learning.
• Assisted teaching staff with monitoring student progress, maintaining accurate records, and supporting individual learning needs.
• Developed strong communication, interpersonal, and behaviour management skills within a secondary school environment.

Football Coach

Dromore Amateurs
  • Deliver structured coaching sessions twice weekly for players aged U7–U14, focusing on skill development and progression.
  • Plan and lead coaching sessions both independently and as part of a team, promoting teamwork, confidence, and player development.
  • Manage teams in competitive matchday environments every Saturday, providing tactical guidance and support.
  • Coach both boys and girls, encouraging inclusive participation and creating a positive football environment.
  • Monitor individual and team performance, adapting sessions to meet varying developmental needs.

Education

BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS -

Liverpool Hope University
09/2022 - 07/2025

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport (Football Academy)

Belfast Met
08/2019 - 06/2021

GCSEs -

Friends' School Lisburn
09/2014 - 06/2018

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong teamwork and leadership abilities
Classroom management and lesson planning
Inclusive coaching and sports development
Confident decision-making under pressure
Level 1 Football Coaching Badge
Sports Disability Coaching Badge
Football Refereeing Badge
Boys' Brigade President's Badge

Certification

  • Football Association Safeguarding Children Certificate
  • Football Association Introduction to First Aid in Football

Timeline

Primary School Placements

Liverpool Hope University
2022.09 - 2025.07

Classroom Assistant

Banbridge High School
2021.08 - 2022.08

BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS -

Liverpool Hope University
09/2022 - 07/2025

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport (Football Academy)

Belfast Met
08/2019 - 06/2021

GCSEs -

Friends' School Lisburn
09/2014 - 06/2018

Football Coach

Dromore Amateurs
Matthew Briggs