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Jimmy Norris506 Lyons Road West, Five Dock, 2046.
Mobile: [email protected]
25/07/1988 (27)
PERSONAL PROFILE
I have always prided myself on being a passionate individual determined to succeed in personal goals. I am always driven to maximise my own potential and strive for perfection. These abilities have enabled me to play Rugby Union at a professional level. I have always been a hugely committed person and an organised and disciplined employee, who recognises the need for punctuality and reliability; virtues I have gained through complying with disciplined weekly Rugby schedules. I am mentally tough person, who revels in a team environment, with the ability to demonstrate leadership skills. I am also capable of coping with the demands of pressure. These skills help me to teach individuals of all ages and abilities to the best of my capabilities and also be a dependable, trustworthy and committed employee.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Teacher of Physical Education, Hereford Sixth Form College Aug 12 – April 16 During my time at HSFC I have delivered A-level Physical Education, BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise
Science units, Strength and Conditioning level 1 coaching courses, Community Sports Leaders qualifications and Education for Life (including units such as sex education, equality & diversity, internet safety, environmental sustainability and personal finance).
In addition to my teaching I am head coach of the Rugby Academy who train/compete four times per week. The team are currently AoC Midlands Colleges league champions for the third consecutive year and I have taken two teams to Natwest Vase Midlands finals twice. We toured KwaZulu-Natal (April 2015) competing in a tournament in Durban winning two games from three. This role requires me to coach at a high level and administer the 1st and 2nd XV fixtures and training. The numbers of players enrolling onto the Rugby Academy has risen from 36 to 64 during my time at HSFC enabling us to run two teams for the first time ever.
I act as a personal tutor for first year students. The responsibilities for this role include safeguarding, child protection, career progression, maintaining a safe and confidential relationship and offering advice and support on matters of academic work and personal development.
I take part in professional development regularly including teaching and learning seminars, courses recommended by exam boards and safeguarding updates.
Newly Qualified Teacher year completed - July 2013
Professional Rugby Player, Newport Gwent Dragons / Wales 7s Jun 07 - Jun 09
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Sports Leaders UK Tutor Training Nov 12 Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership, Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leaders & Level 3
Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership.
PGCE in Physical Education, Birmingham City University (Robert Owen Group) Sep 11 – Jul 12 School placement based study within Herefordshire. Undertook term 1 and 3 at Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School and term 2 at Lady Hawkins’
School. Gained experience in teaching KS3 and KS4 rugby, AFL, soccer, basketball, badminton, hockey,
cricket, gymnastics, dance, athletics, health related exercise and swimming.
Experience of KS4 examination curriculum including GCSE and BTEC Level 2. Also, KS5 examination at A-level and BTEC Level 3.
Weekly Subject Pathway sessions specifically based on the delivery and teaching techniques of the Physical Education curriculum.
Weekly General Professional Study sessions covering the role of a form tutor, pedagogy, behaviour management, assessment, teaching styles, the individual learner, scaffolding, lesson planning, target setting, data and differentiation.
Teaching Assistant, Newport High School Jan 11 – Jul 11 Part-time educational experience within the Physical Education Department. I Undertook teaching
assistant duties aiding student learning. I would also organise equipment for practical lessons.
BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Development, University of Wales, Newport (2:1) Sep 07 – Jun 11 Modules studied include sports coaching science, anatomy, physiology, sports psychology,
biomechanics, sociology, sports development and management, performance analysis and ethics. Completed a dissertation on the effects of coaching styles on self-efficacy.
AFL Europe AFL Level 1 Jun 13Badminton England Level 1 Jan 13UKCC Level 2 in Coaching Rugby Union May 13UKCC Level 1 in Coaching Cricket Oct 11Public Speaking/Media Training, Dragons Academy Jul 09NVQ Level 3 in Sporting Excellence, College Gwent Sep 07 – Jul 08
High School Education: Newport High School Sep 99 – Jul 06A Level in Psychology (B)BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Distinction x 2)11 GCSE’s including Maths, English, Science and Physical Education (A*-C)
INTERESTS AND ACHIEVMENTS
I have represented Wales 7’s (Rugby Union) at six IRB tournaments including Dubai, South Africa, San Diego, Hong Kong, Adelaide and Edinburgh.
I have represented Wales Under 20’s, 19’s and 18’s playing in three Junior World Cups, two at U19 and one at U20 level. I was selected in the IRB Junior World Cups ‘World 15’ at the end of the U19 tournament, Belfast in 2007.
I have played professional rugby union for the Newport Gwent Dragons, making my debut aged 18 against the Ospreys in the Celtic League. I have played welsh premiership rugby for Cardiff, Newport, Cross Keys and Bedwas RFC. Also, invitational rugby for the Welsh Crawshays, Samarai 7’s and Atlantic Rock.
I made over 115 1st team starts for the Luctonians RFC in National Two North. I was club captain and backs coach for two seasons.
I took the opportunity in the summer of 2009 to play for University of Queensland RFC in Brisbane for 4 months where I excelled and learnt a great deal on and off the field.
I have had success coaching District under 14s and 15s teams and coached the regional Dragons U16s team from 2009-2011.
I completed a work experience period of 120 hours with a Cardiff Blues Academy Skills Coach where I learnt a lot from observing and helping prepare and deliver coaching sessions.
The summer of 2010 I lived in Calgary, Alberta for four months to play rugby and experience North America. Later, in 2015 I returned to compete in the Canadian championships representing the Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia & Quebec.
REFERENCES
Andy Douthwaite, Head of Physical EducationHereford Sixth Form College, Folley Lane, Hereford HR1 [email protected](+44) 1432 346906
David Rees, Head of Performance and CoachingRoom 2001, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po. Causeway Bay. [email protected]
Damien Lawler, Assistant HeadteacherNewport High School, Bettws Lane, Bettws, Newport, South Wales NP20 [email protected] 108941
