Thomas Hitchcock
@thomashitchcock
Experienced sports and education professional specializing in teaching and coaching.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced and adaptable education and sport professional with multiple degrees and practical experience across teaching, coaching, and sport management. I specialise in delivering engaging lessons and coaching sessions for a wide age range and diverse ability levels.
My background includes classroom teaching, long-term and short-term cover roles, sports coaching, fitness instruction, and online tutoring across subjects including English, maths, biology, chemistry and computer science. I have led interventions, planned curriculum-aligned activities, and delivered public-facing lectures.
I have international and volunteer experience, including NGO sport and management work in Tanzania, and substantial work with individuals with special needs. I hold a BSc in Sport and Exercise Sciences, a PGCE, and am completing a MSc in Wellness, Sport and Health.
I am DBS certified, hold a full UK driving licence, and bring demonstrated leadership, communication, and program-planning skills. I am motivated to contribute to organisations that value inclusive coaching, education, and student-centered development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cover Teacher
Grade A Recruitment
Jun 2025 - Present (5 months)
Provided long-term SEND and maternity cover in primary and independent schools, delivering lessons and classroom management to maintain continuity of education.
Freelance Music Blogger
Right Chord Music
Apr 2025 - Present (7 months)
Write music reviews for emerging artists published on the Right Chord Music blog under the byline Thomas Pressley Hitchcock, building audience awareness for new acts.
Cover Teacher
4MySchools
Feb 2025 - Present (9 months)
Delivered general supply cover across primary and secondary schools, ran PA intervention sessions, and provided PE cover to maintain curriculum delivery.
Online Tutor
ClassTutor
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Led online lessons for learners aged 4–18 across subjects including English, maths, biology, chemistry and computer science, improving student understanding and outcomes.
NGO & Sports Intern
Art in Tanzania
Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 (2 months)
Delivered football sessions for local academies, taught English to orphans, and contributed to internal structure and ethos as an honorary management team member.
Fitness Instructor
No.1 Bootcamp
Feb 2025 - Mar 2025 (1 month)
Assisted planning and running bootcamp sessions, delivered educational fitness talks, and managed weekly client data input and analysis to inform programming.
Sports Coach
Premier Sports Coaching
Jun 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years 2 months)
Developed and delivered sports coaching programs for children aged 5–14, adapting activities by skill level and collaborating with coaches to run summer programs.
Sports Volunteer
Esplora Rimini
Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (5 months)
Completed 250 hours coaching and assisting sports sessions for individuals with special needs, improving ability to adapt delivery to diverse needs.
English Teacher
British School Rimini
Nov 2023 - Jul 2024 (8 months)
Planned and delivered English lessons for students aged 11–18, adapting instruction for varied proficiencies and collaborating with Italian teachers to improve outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Bologna
Master's Degree, Wellness, Sport and Health
2023 -
Postgraduate Master's program focused on wellness, sport and health, including oral exams and presentations that developed public speaking and applied sport knowledge in a global context.
Bishop Grosseteste University
Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Education / Teacher Training
2022 - 2023
Postgraduate Certificate of Education with two contrasting school placements focused on professional development and classroom teaching practice.
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences
2019 - 2022
Grade: Upper Second Class (2:1)
Activities and societies: Course representative (2019–2021)
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Sciences with studies in biomechanics, cardiovascular health, sport psychology, nutrition and motor science; served as course representative.
King Edward VII Academy
A Level, A Levels
2017 - 2019
A-level studies achieving A in Physical Education, B in Mathematics and B in Biology.
Springwood High School
GCSEs, General Secondary Education (GCSEs)
2012 - 2017
Activities and societies: Head boy (Year 11)
GCSE studies with high achievement across STEM and humanities subjects and served as head boy in Year 11.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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