David Knapper

Background

About David Knapper

A highly motivated individual with a strong desire to continually develop skills and increase knowledge. I am highly professional and I consider myself to be a reflective person on a professional and personal level. I am currently a Grade 2 Homeroom teacher and PYP Physical Health Education teacher. I currently teach on the Primary Years Programme. Alongside this, I run a Physical Education Resource company called The PE Shed. Prior to my current teaching post I spent 2 years as a Primary School School Teacher in an 'outstanding school' in England. The 2 years were spent in the Early Years Unit and in Year 1 as a classroom teacher. In addition, I was part of the PE specialist task force and PE Coordinator. Previously I spent 7 years in local government as a Sports Development Officer, Sports Co-ordinator and Sports Coach. Qualifications / Training include- The Role of Physical Education in the Primary Years Programme - Making the PYP happen in the Classroom - Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Bsc (Hons) in Sports Development with Coaching - 3 A-levels (including Physical Education)- 11 GCSE (including English, Maths and Science) grades A-C- Football Association Level 2 Coach - Tag Rugby Qualified Coach - Multi-Skills Qualified Coach - Disability Talent Identification Coach - Qualified Football Referee - Emergency First Aid - Safeguarding and Protecting Children - European Computer Driving License - GB Business Essentials Training - Creditor and Debtor Training - Effective Communication and Body Language Training - Numicon Maths Resource Training Voluntary Experience- Secondary School Physical Education (6 weeks)- Various Primary School Education - Nike Disability Sports Camp Volunteer - Archs School Sports Partnership Competition and Festival Co-ordinator