PE Teacher | BEd Health & Physical Education | High-Performance Sport Specialist
Mitchell is a high-performing and dynamic Physical Education teacher with over five years of experience across leading independent schools in both the UK and Australia. Currently teaching at Northwood College for Girls, he delivers engaging and structured PE lessons from Nursery through to Sixth Form while playing a key role in a competitive co-curricular sports programme.
With a strong background in elite sport and coaching, Mitchell brings energy, discipline and a commitment to developing both participation and performance, and is now seeking a role where he can continue to contribute to a thriving school sports culture.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education (Health & Physical Education): Charles Sturt University
- Postgraduate Teaching Study: University of Adelaide
- Master of Education (Leadership), TBC: University of Essex
Experience Summary
Mitchell brings a strong blend of classroom teaching, sports leadership and pastoral experience, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality PE provision and developing successful school sport programmes.
- Currently teaching PE across all key stages from Nursery to Sixth Form, with a strong focus on KS3 and KS4 delivery within a leading UK independent school.
- Extensive experience coaching and leading extracurricular sport, including football, netball, athletics, swimming and badminton.
- Former Sports Coordinator in a high-performing Australian school, leading fixtures, programme organisation and team development across multiple year groups.
- Proven success in high-performance sport, including leading teams to championship success and supporting student progression into representative pathways.
- Strong pastoral experience as a Boarding Master, supporting student wellbeing, behaviour and personal development in a residential setting.
- Confident delivering structured, engaging lessons that promote participation, teamwork and skill development across a wide range of abilities.
Key Strengths
- Strong PE teaching experience across EYFS–KS5
- High-performance coaching background with proven success
- Leadership experience in school sport and programme coordination
- Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills
- Passionate about both participation and elite performance pathways
- Organised, resilient and able to thrive in fast-paced school environments