Ben Newton

Experience

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  Holsworthy Community College

  May 2011 - Jul 2013

  Teacher of PE, Business Studies, Human Health and Physiology and Work Skills BTEC Coordinator

  I worked as a Teacher of PE and part-time SSCO whilst at Holsworthy Community College (HCC). I helped build links with the local club as well as worked alongside the Sports Leaders in delivering primary school PE to the local feeder schools. I worked with the Head of Department to coordinate and deliver large sports festivals including cross country events, the 'Beach Games' as well as the HCC Olympic flame cycle tour.I also taught a range of other subjects including: GCSE Business Studies and Human Health and Physiology. Show less

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  Middlesex County Hockey

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  Assistant Director of Middlesex Hockey: Lead JDC and JAC Coach
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  Haslemere Hockey Club

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Ladies 1's Performance Coach
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  Surbiton High School

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2022

  In charge of the development, co-ordination and implementation of the Cross-Country and Athletics programme at Surbiton High School. Alongside my role of Director of Houses, there are a number of tie in's including the annual House Cross-Country event, as well as the annual school Sports Day. Both events have undergone recent changes and transformations having surveyed and sought input from the student and staff body, as well as my own desired changes too. We are looking forward to making advancements in local and national competition. Show less - This whole school role encompasses the leadership of the House system, charity and social enterprise endeavours. It incorporates the line managing of seven Staff Heads of House and 36 Year 12 House Leaders, as well as the Council 12 Student charity leaders (10+ students). - The House leader team strategically develops opportunities for pupil leadership, charity awareness and fundraising and development through various student led House activities and the Leadership Award Scheme. - The charitable aspect of Surbiton High School seeks to raise both funds and awareness of multiple local, national and global charities. The funds raised, which have totalled in excess of £150,000 since taking over the role, go towards projects that focus on child education, development and support across the globe. Show less In charge of: developing and implementing a new Senior Games Afternoon at Surbiton High School to include our Year 11, Year 12 and, by 2019, our Year 13 students too. We have worked hard to listen to the student body to build a programme that accounts for the competitive team sports players of all levels, the individual sports enthusiasts, as well as the students focused on the recreational healthy activities that young people should have the opportunity to experience. I manage the internal and external staff/coaches, budget, facility organisation and transport demands. I aim to give our Sixth Formers a taste of varied activities and sports that coincide with their needs and aspirations, as well as challenge them both in an independent and team based environment. The lasting legacy of the programme aims to keep our young people inspired and motivated to continue and pursue a lifelong love of physical activity beyond their school and higher education years. Show less

  • Lead Teacher of Athletics & Cross-Country

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Director of Houses, Charity, and Social Enterprise

    Dec 2016 - Sept 2022

  • Head of House and Teacher of Physical Education

    Aug 2013 - Sept 2022

  • Head of Sixth Form PE

    Jul 2016 - Aug 2020
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  8billionideas

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  Business Development Manager
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  Generate Digital

  Jun 2024 - now

  Chief Operating Officer