Alex Brennan

My name is Alex Brennan, an educator with ten years experience as a Physical Education teacher working in international schools; seven years of which I was based in Bahrain. I am currently looking to move back to the Middle East for the upcoming academic year, if a potential Coaching position opportunity was to arise. 

I am now in my third academic year of teaching PE in Thailand. Prior to moving to Thailand, I was working in a prestigious international school as a PE teacher at the British School of Bahrain. This allowed me to appreciate the importance and power sport has when offering children the opportunity to compete and integrate with different cultures. I am now seeking to continue developing my professional passion as a coach.

I have a strong passion for rugby, and have personally been on the main stage for rugby in the Middle East. I have not only represented the Bahrain 1st XV and 7s rugby team, I was also selected to represent the Arabian Gulf Rugby. I transferred my passion of playing rugby by implementing a community link initiative whereby the Bahrain 1st Team players would coach our school's rugby team as an ECA.

I have great experience with the World School Games (2020 and 2021), where I lead the football and athletic squads. In addition to this, I was a pinnacle part of initiating the Primary Sports League (PSL), which consisted of regular football, basketball, netball and athletic fixtures between six international schools of Bahrain. 

I believe that I could be a notable benefit to your company. I would be able to implement my experience and expertise across all levels. From my time in education I have recognised the importance of competitive environments, whereby children are showcasing their sporting abilities and values, as well as working with specific students or groups to stage interventions with a focus to improve fine and gross motor skills. These are both key in a child's development. 

Head of PE & Swim Coach at Greenacre International School, Thailand 

September 2021 – Present Day 

Responsibilities 

● PE Curriculum Leader and PE teacher 

● Initiated the Greenacre Swim Squad and Head Swim Coach

● Year 6 Homeroom Teacher 

● Organised and led a sports day event for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 year groups

Primary PE Teacher and KS2 Teacher at British School of Bahrain (BSB) September 2018 – July 2021  

Responsibilities 

● Leader of the BSB Rugby Initiative, whereby children aged 7-14 are introduced to all levels of rugby and are coached by qualified rugby coaches, in partnership with the Bahrain Rugby Football Club. 

● Coached children aged 8-11 years for fixtures against other schools in Bahrain’s Primary Sports League, which included football, athletics and basketball.

● Coached a U12 BSB swimming, football and athletics teams for the World School Games, held in Dubai two years running. 

● Lead coach for the Football Development Squad at BSB

● Organised and led a sports day event for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 year groups. 

● Created a fitness and wellbeing YouTube channel for Virtual Learning 

● Year 6 Form Tutor and classroom teacher for blended learning environment, which consisted on teaching all specialist subjects to in-school and virtual students

● Year 5 PE Coordinator- curriculum leader and assessment tracker

● Participated in regular continual professional development sessions to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources. 

Primary PE Teacher, at Nadeen School, Bahrain 

September 2013 – June 2018 

Responsibilities 

● Head of PE Department

● Curriculum Leader for PE

Sports Coach at Exsportise Summer Camps, United Kingdom 

July (2011/12) – August (2011/12) 

Responsibilities 

● Football coach (8-16 years) planning and leading sessions in line with ‘Arsenal Academy’ football strategies and philosophies. 

● Course Assistant Manager, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students, that each child was comfortable with their living arrangements and ongoing pastoral care 

Postgraduate Certificate in Education- September 2014- June 2015 

University of Buckingham, (Level: Outstanding) 

BA Hons Sport Studies – September 2008 - June 2012 

Southampton Solent University 

A-levels – September 2006- June 2008 

St Christopher’s School, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Design Technology, Business Studies, AS Physical Education, General Studies 

GCSE’s - September 2004 – June 2006 St Christopher’s School, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain                                                 A-C grades including Maths, English, Science & Physical Education 

The Football Association (The FA)- April 2013 Football Level 1 Coaching (including Safeguarding Children and First Aid) 

Royal Life Saving- September 2018 (refresher course November 2020) Course on accident prevention in an aquatic environment, CPR, first aid and aquatic rescue skills

Coursera (Online Course) - March 2020 - The Science of Training Young Athletes

FOBISIA Physical Education e-Conference- January 2021