Teaching Practice Co-ordinator

I became a Physical Education Teacher in 2010 when I graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University with a 1st Class BA Hons degree in Secondary Physical Education with QTS.

From September 2010 to August 2021, I worked as a PE teacher at a secondary school in Northamptonshire, teaching across the age range of ability, as well as taking on key leadership roles during this time such as the Head of Sixth form, Assistant Principal and Specialist Leader for Education in ITT.

I was the Teacher Training Lead across the school, covering ITT, ECT, RQT and CPD programmes. I also had whole school responsibilities for teaching and learning and evidence-informed practice that supported the very best student outcomes and experiences.

As an Assistant Principal I was centrally involved in setting up a teacher training satellite hub in partnership with the Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership (GUTP) SCITT programme and was the lead teacher for this, acting as both a PE Mentor, Tutor and ITT Coordinator.

I was also centrally involved in designing and launching the PE ITT programme with the GUTP. Other higher education experiences include Associate Tutor work at the University of Northampton launching and delivering the PhD Uni Club Project and marking ITT Master’s modules for the University of Leicester.

I joined the University of Bedfordshire as a Teaching Practice Co-ordinator in Physical Education in September 2021 of which I am teaching on a variety of units across the BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) course. I am also taking up the roles of placement co-ordinator and admission tutor where I can see our students in action and try to inspire the next generation of Physical Education teachers.

I am physically active and enjoy being the captain of a local ladies cricket team as well as running half marathons for charity including completing the London Marathon in 2017.

Other References

• @education_beth and @UoB_PhysEd
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Qualifications

• MA Education (Effective Teaching and Learning) – University of Bedfordshire
• BA Hons Secondary Physical Education with QTS – Leeds Metropolitan University

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Chartered College of Teaching

Teaching Expertise

• Unit Coordination - BA (Hons) Physical Education (QTS): Scientific Foundations of Physical Education (Level 4) and Pedagogies for Practical and Classroom Context (Level 6).
• Teaching - BA (Hons) Physical Education (QTS): Develop Physical Literacy through Athletics and OAA (Level 4); Teaching and Learning (Level 4/5) Applying Physical Literacy through Gymnastics and OAA (Level 5); Movement replication in Gymnastics (Level 6); Reflective Practitioner (Level 6); Dissertation supervision (Level 6/7); School Experience supervision (Level 4, 5 and 6).

Research Interests

• Continued Professional Development in Education
• Quality First Teaching and Learning in Education
• Cognitive Science
• Active Learning within the Physical Education Classroom
• Curriculum Design and Implementation

Contact Details

T: +44 (0)1234 793386
E: bethan.coles@beds.ac.uk