Richard Gough
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Enthusiastic and engaging teacher/coach/mentor and leader with 13 years of experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. A Business Lecturer with extensive experience facilitating learning and conducting assessments in new and innovative ways. Expert in Business/Marketing and Management with background in classroom education and student mentoring. Elevates student knowledge and abilities through challenging coursework and in-depth lectures. Runs organised, well-targeted courses to meet students' learning needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
A'Level Business and Economics Teacher
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2025.08 - 2026.04
- Delivery both Business and Economics subject at an outstanding college in order to achieve a high standard of student results (75% students grades between A* to B*)
- Led parent-teacher meetings effectively, discussing pupil progress and addressing any potential issues proactively.
- Encourage and record student independent learning activities.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, identifying areas for reinforcement or revision.
Business Studies Teacher
College of West Anglia
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
2025.01 - 2025.06
- Streamlined assessment process by developing innovative evaluation methods like case studies and simulations.
- Guided students on research projects, fostering independent thought and initiative.
- Created a positive rapport with students which fostered an encouraging learning environment.
- Introduced technology in classrooms, making lessons interactive and engaging.
A Level Teacher of Business
Swansea College
, City and County of Swansea
2022.09 - Current
- Engaged student with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
Business Management Module Leader and Lecturer
INTO University of East Anglia
Norwich, Norfolk
2011.01 - 2024.09
- I work on multi-level programmes from Foundation and A 'Level to Degree and Pre Masters Courses and specialize in Business/Marketing and Management and teach up to 500 Students per year.
- Prepared and delivered innovative and engaging lectures, tutorials and seminars through diligent planning and energetic engaging approach.
- Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Developed, set and marked a variety of assessment types including essays, assignments and examinations to challenge students' abilities.
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- I am a high performer who regularly receives student positive feedback above 95%.
Business Studies Teacher (Short Term Cover)
Lowestoft Sixth Form
Lowestoft, Suffolk
2022.09 - 2022.10
- Took a short temp. role here whilst downtime in UEA role, performance and impact on the learner's motivation for this subject was obvious as the students and the college have asked me to consider the role on a full time basis.
- Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement to a cohort which lacked motivation and aspiration.
Sixth Form Teacher
County Upper High School
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
2009.09 - 2011.06
- Fostered a love of Business in students through enthusiastic teaching methods.
- Developed and set challenging assessments in line with the AQA A Level programme.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Created and marked homework, exams and class activities to monitor individuals' progress.
Supplier Account Manager
Aviva
Norwich, Norfolk
2004.10 - 2008.09
- Managed long-term customer relationships by dealing efficiently with supplier related issues.
- Retained customers with multi-channel engagement strategy.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote pricing and terms to achieve customer objectives.
- Reviewed client feedback to enhance service delivery and maintain customer base.
- Ran Supplier performance reports to analyse any strengths and weaknesses.
Education
Diploma Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector - Education
University of East Anglia
Norwich 2001.04 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge 2001.04 -
Advanced GNVQ - Business
West Suffolk College
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 09/1995 - 06/1997
Skills
- High level of autonomy
- Group coaching
- Engaging presenter
- Academic counselling
- Marking
- Lecture planning
- Assessment planning
- Paper grading
- Classroom management
- Discussion facilitation
- Individual mentoring
- Entrepreneurship expertise
- Course preparation
Timeline
A'Level Business and Economics Teacher
Hills Road Sixth Form College
2025.08 - 2026.04
Business Studies Teacher
College of West Anglia
2025.01 - 2025.06
A Level Teacher of Business
Swansea College
2022.09 - Current
Business Studies Teacher (Short Term Cover)
Lowestoft Sixth Form
2022.09 - 2022.10
Business Management Module Leader and Lecturer
INTO University of East Anglia
2011.01 - 2024.09
Sixth Form Teacher
County Upper High School
2009.09 - 2011.06
Supplier Account Manager
Aviva
2004.10 - 2008.09
Diploma Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector - Education
University of East Anglia
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
Anglia Ruskin University
2001.04 -
Advanced GNVQ - Business
West Suffolk College
09/1995 - 06/1997