Experience

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  Freelance

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2020

  Landscape gardener

  I started gardening when I left school as a ‘summer job’ this consisted of basic garden maintenance, grass cutting, weeding, hedge cutting etc. As well as some basic landscaping jobs such as, laying turf, patios, drives gravel work and putting up fencing.

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  Mitchells & butlers plc

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

  Apprentice chef

  Working within the kitchen on different areas from Kitchen Porter to cooking and serving starters and dessert dishes.

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  Newcastle rugby foundation

  May 2018 - now

  Casual community coach

  Delivering coaching sessions within the Falcons Foundation’s half term and summer holiday camps as well as assisting the match day festivals.

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  Newcastle university

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2022

  Assistant, forwards & defence coach for women’s rugby

  Work alongside head coach to deliver sessions that follow a philosophy of how we’d like to play. Aid with selection process for match day squads. Working with both performance and development players to create a plan for developing players when away from university environments. Oversee the scrum and line-out practice with Newcastle University Women’s Rugby. 1-1 work with players on individual technique and unit cohesion.Coaching the players to take part in a defensive system and structure to prevent other teams scoring and allowing us to win the ball back. Show less

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  Ponteland tigers

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

  Head coach

  Founder and head coach of Ponteland Tigers. The Tigers are Ponteland RFC’s first ever womens team which I created back in 2019. My roles were to recruit new players to the club and plan and deliver training sessions guiding the players to understanding and playing rugby union.

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  Northumberland county council

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2019

  Community rugby coach

  Work alongside Tynedale RFC and local schools to create a pathway for students to join the mini and junior section at the club. Plan and deliver sessions that tie in with the TREADS of rugby. Adapt sessions to work with different ages and ability of players. Provide teachers with support to deliver appropriate rugby sessions and mentor them as they look to take on the RFU coaching qualifications.

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  Dallaglio rugbyworks

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  Mentor

  Using the values of rugby, and sport in general, to ensure that disadvantaged young people who are disengaged from learning get the best opportunities to build a positive and productive future.Offering the young people an alternate support path to change their lives.

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  Northumberland rfu

  Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

  Senior ladies forwards coach

  Lead delivery of scrum practice and line-outs for the Ladies Senior XV. Develop the forwards skills and abilities alongside head coach. Assist with development of individual talents and unit cohesion.

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  North east centre of excellence

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  Assistant forwards coach

  This is a volunteer position, assisting the Centre of Excellence Lead Coaches with the delivery of the regional program. The Centre of Excellence is the pathway for girls to progress into the national stage and have aspirations to play Alianz Premier 15s which is the highest level of woman’s rugby in the country.

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  Second bite cic

  Mar 2022 - Sept 2022

  Pizza chef

  Part Time Pizza Chef in Whitley Bay Pizza Company, run and owned by Second Bite CIC

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  Ponteland rfc

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Head coach

  Head Coach of Ponteland RFC Under 18s Plan and deliver rugby sessions for the clubs Under 18s age group.

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  Cer education recruitment

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

  Supply support teacher

  Supply Support Teacher in Newcastle Bridges School and Thomas Bewick School. Newcastle Bridges School is a multi-site alternative provision academy within Prosper Learning Trust which provides education to pupils from ages 4-19 whose education has been interrupted by mental or physical ill-health or school phobia. They may be hospitalised or are not able to fully access mainstream education due to medical or mental health reasons. They may be referred via the Local Authority, regional and national health services or home schools can directly commission places. Pupils may be singularly or dual registered depending on their circumstances. Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. They cater for children and young people aged 4 -19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Show less

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  Newcastle falcons rugby club

  Nov 2022 - now

  Rugby Coach for the Newcastle Falcons Developing Player Programme (DPP) Covering the TYNE area of Northumberland (West) I assist with the planning and delivery of the Newcastle Falcons Academy DPP Programme for the Under 14s age groups. This also includes: — Identifying the most talented young athletes via transparent systems— Nurture and develop these athletes into professional rugby players— Providing appropriate progression and exit routes for all athletes— Uphold strong working relationships with all stakeholders— Promote professionalism and develop rugby in the community Show less

  • Lead Coach Durham Newcastle Falcons Development Player Pathway

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Rugby Coach Tyne Newcastle Falcons Development Player Pathway

    Nov 2022 - Jul 2023
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  Prosper learning trust

  Mar 2023 - Jul 2024

  Following my work on supply at Newcastle Bridges School I have been given a full time position within the school as a Learning Support Assistant. Newcastle Bridges School is a multi-site alternative provision academy within Prosper Learning Trust which provides education to pupils from ages 4-19 whose education has been interrupted by mental or physical ill-health or school phobia. They may be hospitalised or are not able to fully access mainstream education due to medical or mental health reasons. They may be referred via the Local Authority, regional and national health services or home schools can directly commission places. Pupils may be singularly or dual registered depending on their circumstances. Show less

  • Teaching and Learning Support Assistant

    Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Learning Support Assistant

    Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
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  Scottish rugby

  Jan 2024 - now

  Scotland rugby pathway coach

  Coaching the Scotland Rugby Qualified Pathway (formerly exiles)The Scottish Qualified Programme is a player centred initiative designed to identify, develop and support Scottish Qualified players living outside of Scotland. The programme recognises individual playing pathways then provides appropriate support and opportunities to progress towards age-grade, professional and international rugby.My role is to plan and deliver sessions that follow the criteria and content set out by the Scotland Rugby Pathway Managers and assist with talent ID and mentoring and developing potential future Scotland International Rugby players. Show less

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  Dallaglio rugbyworks

  Jul 2024 - now

  Delivery lead - north east

  We use rugby’s core values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship to equip young people that are excluded from education, with the life skills and attitudes they need to move into sustained Education, Employment or Training after school.