School:

Catholic Regional College Sydenham

Extra Subject Information:

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Position Held at School:

Head of Personal Development, Senior VCE Teacher, VCE Author and VCE Assessor

VCE Subject(s) Teaching:

Physical Education

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science
Masters of Teaching (Secondary)

Role at TSSM:

James has been part of TSSM’s Physical Education team since 2025 and has taken up opportunities to teach Physical Education to many students. This has provided him with the chance to quickly develop as a PE teacher, leading his students towards impressive study scores.

James has been teaching since 2019. He is extremely knowledgeable, which gives him the ability to simplify difficult topics helping his students achieve exceptional results throughout their journey.

James is a motivated teacher who makes use of available resources to enhance and improve his teaching abilities so his students can continue to excel.

At TSSM, James also plays an important role in producing high quality resources in Physical Education.

Teaching Philosophy:

James believes in creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed. His approach is generally student centric, with a focus on high expectations and building strong relationships. James encourages curiosity and resilience as much as possible. He is a very passionate educator, with the goal to inspire students to grow academically and personally for their future careers.

Interests:

Really into his sports & pets
Strongly invested in almost every sport
Investing in his relationships
Enjoys catching up with friends and family
Always keen to keep learning and improving in his craft as an educator