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Paul Southam

Heacham,Norfolk

Summary

Highly organised and self-motivated professional with a full UK driving licence. Known for being affable and taking pride in all tasks undertaken. Demonstrates strong independent working skills and a commitment to excellence.

Driven and dedicated, with strong background in fostering student engagement and promoting healthy lifestyle, combining excellent communication skills with talent for motivating young people to achieve their best. Expertise in planning and delivering dynamic lessons alongside proven ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively. Committed to creating positive and inclusive learning environment, ready to make significant impact in the Royal Mail.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Secondary school teacher of physical education

Downham Market Academy
Downham Market, Norfolk
09.2018 - Current
  • Implemented engaging lesson plans to increase student participation in physical education activities.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively by setting clear rules during lessons.
  • Fostered a positive and supportive learning environment for optimal student engagement.

Head of Physical Education

Downham Market Academy
Downham Market, Norfolk
09.2012 - 09.2018
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.

Secondary school teacher of physical education

Thetford Academy
Thetford, Norfolk
07.2009 - 08.2012
  • Fostered a positive and supportive learning environment for optimal student engagement.
  • Adapted teaching methods to cater to students with diverse abilities, ensuring inclusive education.
  • Implemented engaging lesson plans to increase student participation in physical education activities.

Secondary school teacher of physical education

Hethersett High School
Hethersett, Norfolk
09.2007 - 09.2008
  • Fostered a positive and supportive learning environment for optimal student engagement.
  • Implemented engaging lesson plans to increase student participation in physical education activities.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress in physical education classes.

Education

GCSEs -

Bungay High School
Bungay
09.1997 - 08.1999

A-Levels -

Bungay High School'
Bungay
09.1999 - 08.2001

Bachelor of Science - Sport Science

The Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
09.2001 - 09.2004

PGCE - Secondary Physical Education

The University Of East Anglia
Norwich
09.2006 - 08.2007

Skills

Independent and self motivated

Organised

Affable

Take pride in what I am doing

Full UK driving licence

Affiliations

  • Fishing
  • Coastal walks
  • Reading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Secondary school teacher of physical education

Downham Market Academy
09.2018 - Current

Head of Physical Education

Downham Market Academy
09.2012 - 09.2018

Secondary school teacher of physical education

Thetford Academy
07.2009 - 08.2012

Secondary school teacher of physical education

Hethersett High School
09.2007 - 09.2008

PGCE - Secondary Physical Education

The University Of East Anglia
09.2006 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Sport Science

The Nottingham Trent University
09.2001 - 09.2004

A-Levels -

Bungay High School'
09.1999 - 08.2001

GCSEs -

Bungay High School
09.1997 - 08.1999
Paul Southam