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Thomas Hitchcock

@thomashitchcock

Experienced sports and education professional specializing in teaching and coaching.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine teaching and sport coaching in inclusive, student-centered organisations where I can lead programs, mentor learners, and drive positive outcomes.

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

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Current

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.

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Current

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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