From looking at my SWOT analysis and job descriptions I have come up with three goals which will help my development. This will not only help me develop as a person but also towards my future goal of becoming a secondary physical education teacher.
Short Term Goal
- To find a placement in Plymouth at a secondary school working in the physical education department.
To achieve this I will need to do some initial research. I will aim to do this initial research by the 10/05/15. This will be:
- Finding out where local secondary schools and short list ones I could apply to (http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/secondaryschoolsdirectory.htm)
- Ensure my CV is updated and tailored towards working in a school.
Once this has been completed I will then start writing to the schools. I will include a cover letter and my CV. I will set a deadline of 29/05/15 to do this. I will be successful in achieving this once I have received an offer from the school to start in September 2015 and confirmed the days I will be coming in.
This goal will benefit my development of experience within a school environment, which will be important when I graduate and apply for a PGCE as in all job specifications experience has been the main factor they are looking for. Also one of my weaknesses was being observed in my sessions. On placement I will be constantly monitored by the staff which will build confidence and mean I will become familiar with the process.
Medium Term Goal
1. Gain a level 1 qualification in a specific sport.
I have chosen this objective because it will link nicely to another weakness of my SWOT analysis which is a limited knowledge in certain sports. Therefore I will look to do a level 1 in sports such as football, rugby, cricket, lacrosse or handball, as these are the sports I feel less confidant in.
I will plan to have this completed for a years time, so in March 2016. This allows me to look into the national governing bodies of these sports and book and complete the course.
National Governing Body Websites
Football – http://www.thefa.com/
Rugby – http://www.englandrugby.com/
Cricket – http://www.ecb.co.uk/
Lacrosse – http://www.englishlacrosse.co.uk/
Handball – http://www.englandhandball.com/handball-a-hit-at-holy-trinity/
Sports Coach UK – http://www.sportscoachuk.org/
Long Term Goal
1. To get onto a secondary PGCE once graduated.
To achieve this I need to ensure I firstly pass all three years of university and come out with at least a 2:2. I will do this by ensuring I turn up to all lectures and complete all assignments set to the best of my ability. Along with arranging meetings with my personal tutor if I am unsure on feedback given.
This will be an ongoing process and I will have this goal completed in my final year in 2017 when I will apply for and hopefully get a place on a PGCE.