Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Interests And Skills
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Dual Citizenship
Availability To Move Abroad
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Timothy Ryder

Timothy Ryder

Whangaparaoa,New Zealand

Summary

An enthusiastic and innovative teacher with nine years of teaching experience in Auckland, Christchurch, and London, I have a strong background in both the New Zealand and UK curricula and expertise in a range of physical activities. I have a proven track record of helping all students achieve their personal best, and I have held key leadership and pastoral roles, including Assistant Head of Faculty and leader of year levels within Physical Education. I am now seeking a new challenge in an international school environment, where I can continue to make a positive impact.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Head of Faculty PE and Health

Takapuna Grammar School
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2020 - Current
  • Teacher of Junior, NCEA Level 1, NCEA Level 2, NCEA Level 3, and Scholarship Physical Education and Health.
  • Assistant Head of Faculty: Key responsibilities include purchasing and maintaining equipment, budgeting, academic tracking, academic support programs, planning multi-day camps and trips, and day-to-day leadership.
  • Designed and implemented the curriculum as Teacher in Charge of NCEA Level One PE, and Teacher in Charge of Level 2 PE.
  • As a Within School Leader of our Community of Learning (Kahui Ako), I implemented and led a program targeting the enhancement of boys' outcomes in education through a pastoral focus.
  • Led wider school events as a Teacher in Charge of House.
  • Led the rugby program of 230 students as Teacher in Charge of Rugby.
  • Head Coach of the First Fifteen Rugby Team, including the school's first finals appearance in six years, and planning and leading two overseas tours.

Long Term Supply Teacher – Physical Education

ANZUK
London, United Kingdom
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Taught my own classes in long-term roles at Hinchley Wood School and The Matthew Arnold School.
  • Taught classes for Physical Education in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including the GCSE curriculum.
  • Designed comprehensive units of work to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in organising and managing various sports events and after-school clubs.

Teacher of Health and Physical Education

Rangiora High School
Rangiora, New Zealand
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • I taught Year 9, Year 10, and NCEA Level 2 Physical Education and Health.
  • Completed the Provisionally Registered Teacher program (gained full registration).
  • Co-curricular involvement through coaching the Under-15 boys' rugby team.
  • Developed leadership through assisting in the running of junior rugby, and as a Teacher in Charge of Senior Touch Rugby.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

University of Canterbury
New Zealand
12.2016

Bachelor of Physical Education -

University of Otago
New Zealand
12.2015

Skills

  • Communication
  • Student engagement
  • Behaviour management
  • Curriculum design
  • Academic tracking
  • Budget management
  • Event and trip coordination

Interests And Skills

  • Highly social and collaborative person
  • Strong passion for physical activity
  • Experience in sports like rugby as a player and coach
  • Enjoy playing golf and basketball
  • Keen follower of both sports
  • Commitment to personal fitness and gym training
  • Love for fishing
  • Passion for travel and exploration

Spouse Occupation

physiotherapist

Spouse Employment

medical insurance

Dual Citizenship

  • New Zealand
  • UK

Availability To Move Abroad

As soon as possible (need to give two months’ notice on current job)

References

Can be provided when required.

Training

  • Fortnightly school-led PLD focusing on a range of topics such as: new curriculum, teaching neuro-divergent students and culturally responsive pedagogies.
  • Personal professional development through online courses/seminars: 'Leadership that Sparks Innovation – Creating Conditions for Change', 'IBSC - Global Research Debrief Building Agency Among Classroom and Co-Curricular Teachers to Support Boys' Well-Being' and 'IBSC - The Strength of Boys' Schools' 2025.
  • Attended 'Improving Boys’ Wellbeing, Motivation and Literacy' by Joseph Driessen (Education Answers) 2024. A one-day course focused on boys in education.
  • Attended the International Boys School Coalition (IBSC) Conference 2023. A three-day conference focused on best practice within boys’ education. Attended a range of seminars across the three days.
  • Attended the annual Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ) Conference 2022. A three-day conference, focused on best practice in Physical Education. Attended a variety of seminars across the three days.
  • Presented at the Kahui Ako Conference in 2023 and 2024. Topics included: 'A Relationship-Based Approach to Increasing Boys’ Engagement and Success in School,' and 'Developing Physical Activity Experiences to Engage a Range of Students.'

Teacher Registration

362113, 01/22/28

Personal Information

  • Number of Children: 0
  • Date of Birth: 01/18/94
  • Nationality: New Zealand
  • Marital Status: Married

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Head of Faculty PE and Health

Takapuna Grammar School
01.2020 - Current

Long Term Supply Teacher – Physical Education

ANZUK
01.2019 - 01.2020

Teacher of Health and Physical Education

Rangiora High School
01.2017 - 01.2019

Postgraduate Diploma - Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

University of Canterbury

Bachelor of Physical Education -

University of Otago
Timothy Ryder