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Work History
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Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and interests
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Nicola Lunt

Kingston Upon Thames,Surrey

Summary

Experienced Mathematics Educator with a strong record in curriculum development and student engagement. Enhanced A-level and GCSE pass rates and boosted enrolment through effective lesson planning and interactive teaching methods. Focused on fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that motivates students and enhances their mathematical understanding.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher of Mathematics & Physics

Tiffin School
Kingston upon Thames
01.2026 - Current
  • Delivered KS3 Maths, GCSE Maths & Physics, and A level Maths to enthusiastic and motivated students, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning for enhanced student outcomes.
  • Supported students throughout the course by answering questions, resolving concerns and providing feedback on coursework.
  • Conducted student assessments to determine areas for improvement and achievement to highlight.

Examiner GCSE mathematics

Pearson
05.2017 - Current
  • Marked GCSE exams with precision to uphold assessment integrity
  • Marked examination papers with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring fairness and accuracy in grading.

Sessional Lecturer in Mathematics

Kingston FE and HE College
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Designed, planned and taught lectures based on curriculum requirements and exams.
  • Used diverse teaching methods, including lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver the course content.
  • Delivered GCSE maths instruction and managed data administration to secure funding for students.

KS5 Maths Coordinator

The Hollyfield School
Surbiton
04.2019 - 08.2025
  • Boosted KS5 maths uptake by over 100% through strategic initiatives and outreach
  • Enhanced A Level pass rates in Maths A Level through targeted support and resources
  • Increasing ALPs level from 7 to 2
  • Rewriting the Scheme of Learning for A Level Maths, A Level Further Maths, Level 3 Core Maths and GCSE Statistics, and teaching these.
  • Delivered mathematics instruction to learners of varying ages and skill levels, ensuring engagement and understanding.
  • Engaged parents, teachers, and exam boards to strengthen communication and support systems for students
  • Organising Maths Challenges both at school and in local area.
  • Regular CPD in Maths, attending twilight and weekend sessions
  • Organising Yr 11 Prom, Yearbooks and Leavers' Hoodies

Examiner GCSE mathematics

AQA
05.2017 - 01.2023
  • Assessed and marked GCSE exams to provide accurate feedback and maintain academic standards
  • Marked examination papers with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring fairness and accuracy in grading.

Managing the Athlete lounge

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated delivery of triathlon by liaising with athletes, coaches, transport, and other stakeholders.

Admin and Athlete Support

Professional Triathletes Organisation
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated administrative and athlete support for The Collins Cup event, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Managed start and finish logistics for events, facilitating seamless execution.
  • Collaborated with production crew for live broadcast, contributing to successful event coverage.

Lecturer in Mathematics

Kingston FE and HE College
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
08.2014 - 04.2019
  • Teaching GCSE maths to over 1000 students per year
  • Rewriting the Scheme of Learning for staff and students
  • Streamlined administrative procedures, resulting in improved operational efficiency

Event Management

Human Race Event Management
01.1991 - 01.2013
  • Working on and delivering over 50 events per year, including triathlons, running and swimming events, and introducing Children’s triathlons and Scootathlons to the UK scene.
  • Created and maintained risk assessments and water safety protocols for triathlons and open water swimming, prioritising participant safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Developed normal operating procedures for multiple triathlons within portfolio, ensuring consistency and safety in event execution.

Coordination and management

London 2012 Organising Committee
London
06.2012 - 08.2012
  • Coordinated and managed logistics for triathlon events, liaising with athletes, coaches, transport, and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.
  • Supported marshalling operations during road racing events and open water marathon swimming competitions, contributing to safety and organisation.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

Sports Centre Manager

Horsham District Council
Horsham, West Sussex
08.1991 - 03.1995

Managed daily operations of leisure facility, including scheduling, staff supervision, and facility maintenance for optimal performance.

  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain best practices and quality standards.
  • Led training sessions for staff on customer service excellence and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Implemented strategies that increased customer satisfaction and retention at leisure centre.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining a positive reputation in the community.
  • Resolved guest complaints about equipment, classes or policies with focus on maintaining customer loyalty.
  • Recruited, trained and managed over 50 employees.
  • Conducted performance evaluations of staff, providing constructive feedback and development opportunities.
  • Organised staff rosters and allocated duties to ensure smooth operation of the facility across all departments.
  • Handled personnel rota changes, holiday requests and interpersonal conflicts to maintain smooth operations.
  • Conducted in-service training for team to promote alertness and enforce discipline.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to promote programmes in social media and online resources.
  • Designed promotions for social media and newsletters that showcased facility offerings and special events.
  • Inspected fire safety provision, fire exits and equipment to determine safety and security of facility, increasing preparedness for urgent situations.
  • Conducted regular safety audits and risk assessments to comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Examined safety conditions to determine emergency action plan, minimising security risks.
  • Reviewed and updated emergency response procedures to guarantee staff preparedness in case of incidents.
  • Managed facility accounting to ensure compliance and profitability of operations.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Created and managed budgets to control expenses within agreed targets
  • Negotiated with suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and develop trust relationships.
  • Checked supply levels and placed new orders to ensure availability.
  • Stored, secured and recorded deliveries, replenishing stock to maintain complete supply and consistent inventory.
  • Coordinated facilities management and maintenance procedures to keep areas functional and professional.
  • Kept equipment safe for use with regular preventive maintenance.
  • Developed timetables for sports centre activities, classes and access hours.
  • Managed calendar to schedule activities and events, keeping leisure facility equipped with resources.
  • Addressed queries from guests and resolved issues to streamline communication.
  • Implemented and revised policies and procedures to maintain compliance from guests.
  • Increased membership from previous years by offering added incentives.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain best practices and quality standards.

Education

ISRM Diploma - Sport & Recreation Management

07-1993

A Levels & O Levels - GCE A Levels

Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls
Monmouth
07-1987

BSc (Hons) - Forensic Science & Investigative Analysis

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
06-2010

HND - Electronic Engineering

Kingston Polytechnic
Kingston upon Thames, KTT
06-1989

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
01-2013

CACHE NVQ Level 3 - Childcare & Playwork

Kingston College
Kingston Upon Thames
01-2006

Skills

  • Maths lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Assessment strategies
  • Student assessments
  • Exam preparation
  • Educational technology
  • Data analysis
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Math syllabus mastery
  • Lesson planning expertise
  • Student progress evaluation
  • Student engagement
  • Student motivation techniques
  • PBL methodology
  • Exam administration
  • Behavioural Management
  • Exam administration
  • Invigilation protocols
  • Exams and assessments
  • Quality education
  • Teaching techniques
  • Instructional flexibility
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Teacher-parent collaboration
  • Professional development
  • Organisational skills
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Training Delivery
  • Research Skills
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Logical reasoning
  • Critical thinking facilitation
  • Organisational Skills
  • Extracurricular planning
  • Safeguarding & Prevent Trained
  • Smart Board expertise
  • ICT literacy
  • First Aid at work
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Classroom safety protocols
  • Educational leadership
  • School event coordination
  • Working with Nonprofit organisations
  • Student mentoring
  • Constructive feedback
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Empathy skills
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Parent engagement initiatives
  • Constructive feedback
  • First Aid at work
  • Educational leadership
  • Classroom safety protocols
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Instructional flexibility
  • School event coordination
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Parent engagement initiatives

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://linkedin.com/in/nicola-l-35135611

Volunteer Experience

  • Managing the Starts and Finishes at various marathons, Managing the Starts and Finishes at Liverpool Half Marathon, Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon, Leeds Abbey Dash, Brighton Half Marathon, The Big Half and the London Marathon, as well as various World/European and National Triathlon Championships.
  • Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, 2022-07-01, 2022-08-31, Managing the Athlete lounge for triathlon at Commonwealth Games, liaising with athletes, coaches, transport & other stakeholders for delivery of triathlon.
  • Professional Triathletes Organisation, 2021-08-01, 2022-08-31, Working on The Collins Cup - admin and athlete support, start and finish management, working with production crew for live broadcast.
  • London Olympics 2012, 2012-06-01, 2012-08-31, Coordination, management and liaising with athletes, coaches, transport & other stakeholders for delivery of triathlon, marshalling in Road Racing (cycling) and Open Water Marathon Swimming.
  • Human Race Event Management, 1991-01-01, 2013-12-31, Working on and delivering over 50 events per year, including triathlons, running and swimming events, and introducing Children’s triathlons and Scootathlons to the UK scene, writing Normal Operating Procedures for several of the Triathlons within the portfolio, writing and being responsible for the Risk Assessments and Water Safety Protocols for Triathlons and Open Water Swimming.

Hobbies and interests

Sport & education and event organization play a big part of what I do. I also read ARCs and write reviews, enjoy doing tapestry and building Lego in my spare time. I swim regularly and have entered 2 open water events this year.

Timeline

Teacher of Mathematics & Physics

Tiffin School
01.2026 - Current

Sessional Lecturer in Mathematics

Kingston FE and HE College
08.2025 - 12.2025

Managing the Athlete lounge

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
07.2022 - 08.2022

Admin and Athlete Support

Professional Triathletes Organisation
08.2021 - 08.2022

KS5 Maths Coordinator

The Hollyfield School
04.2019 - 08.2025

Examiner GCSE mathematics

Pearson
05.2017 - Current

Examiner GCSE mathematics

AQA
05.2017 - 01.2023

Lecturer in Mathematics

Kingston FE and HE College
08.2014 - 04.2019

Coordination and management

London 2012 Organising Committee
06.2012 - 08.2012

Sports Centre Manager

Horsham District Council
08.1991 - 03.1995

Event Management

Human Race Event Management
01.1991 - 01.2013

ISRM Diploma - Sport & Recreation Management

A Levels & O Levels - GCE A Levels

Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls

BSc (Hons) - Forensic Science & Investigative Analysis

Kingston University

HND - Electronic Engineering

Kingston Polytechnic

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education

Kingston University

CACHE NVQ Level 3 - Childcare & Playwork

Kingston College
Nicola Lunt