Richard Nichols
Broughton-in-Furness,Cumbria
Summary
Committed educator with expertise in classroom management and subject knowledge, complemented by a strong foundation in educational pedagogy. Demonstrates versatility through experience in diverse educational settings and a proven ability to engage young people both inside and outside the classroom. A team player with sporting excellence, including leadership roles in cricket and rugby coaching, committed to fostering collaborative learning environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of Mathematics
Millom School
Millom, Cumbria
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Delivered White Rose syllabus to KS3 and KS4
- Collaborated with fellow teachers for better lesson planning and scheduling including daily update of Shareview spreadsheet
- Enhanced student performance with regular assessments to inform teaching/re-teaching.
Teacher of Mathematics
Dallam School
Milnthorpe, Cumbria
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Delivered curriculum to KS3 (mixed ability) and KS4
- Employed whole-school behaviour management approach in all lessons to ensure consistency of message
- Contributed in team meetings, sharing and collaborating with colleagues on a daily/weekly basis
- Engaged in extra-curricula Mathematics revision sessions.
- Took part in Y8 Residential trip
Teacher of Mathematics
Colne Primet Academy
Colne, Lancashire
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered curriculum to KS3/KS4.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers for better lesson planning and delivery.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering strictly to school policies and procedures.
Teacher of Mathematics
St Mary's School Menston
Menston, Bradford, West Yorkshire
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Delivered White Rose Maths to KS3 and KS4 whilst completing TSST (Mathematics)
Teacher of PE and Science
Justteachers Agency
Colne, Lancashire
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Cover for Science (staff absence) for 1 term prior to completing TSST training (Colne Primet academy Sept 2019-Dec 2019)
- Teacher of PE and PSHE at South Craven School (September 2017 - August 2019)
Teacher of PE and Science
Forest Moor School (BESD)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
09.2012 - 08.2017
- Delivered personalised and class PE to KS3/4, on and off site, including extra curricula programme
- Delivered BTech Science to KS4
- Teamteach training and refining of behaviour management/de-escalation for BESD
School Sports Partnership PDM/PE teacher
Thornton GS/Tong School
Bradford, West Yorkshire
09.1999 - 08.2012
- Partnership Development Manager at Thornton GS (W.Bradford SSP) Sept 2005-Aug 2012)
- Delivered PE at Tong School, including SSCo role (1990-2005)
Education
PGCE (Sec) - PE
Leeds Met University
Leeds 09.1995 - 07.1996
BA (Hons) - Sport Studies
Newcastle Polytechnic
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.1986 - 07.1989
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics, Maths
Bradford GS
Bradford, West Yorkshire 09.1984 - 07.1986
Skills
- Strong classroom management
- Subject knowledge
- Educational pedagogy
- Able to apply school behaviour policy for consistency of approach
- Experience in variety of educational settings
- Team player (sporting excellence/experience, incl captaining/coaching cricket and rugby)
- Experience with young people in and out of classroom environment
Affiliations
- Reading/current affairs, DIY/gardening, hiking, holidays
- Sport (ex 1st XI Bradford League cricketer, Priestley Cup Winner (MoM) 2003, captained several teams, coached junior and senior teams. Amateur 1st XV Rugby Union
Timeline
Teacher of Mathematics
Millom School
09.2025 - 04.2026
Teacher of Mathematics
Dallam School
09.2022 - 08.2025
Teacher of Mathematics
Colne Primet Academy
09.2020 - 08.2022
Teacher of Mathematics
St Mary's School Menston
01.2020 - 08.2020
Teacher of PE and Science
Justteachers Agency
09.2017 - 12.2019
Teacher of PE and Science
Forest Moor School (BESD)
09.2012 - 08.2017
School Sports Partnership PDM/PE teacher
Thornton GS/Tong School
09.1999 - 08.2012
PGCE (Sec) - PE
Leeds Met University
09.1995 - 07.1996
BA (Hons) - Sport Studies
Newcastle Polytechnic
09.1986 - 07.1989
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics, Maths
Bradford GS
09.1984 - 07.1986