Nick Walker
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with extensive experience at Redlands School, excelling in pastoral care and co-curricular program development. Proven track record in coaching high-performance athletes and fostering student wellbeing. Adept in curriculum delivery and technology integration, leveraging excellent communication skills to inspire and empower students in their personal and academic growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator of Activities, Head of Outdoor Education
Redlands School
01.2025 - Current
- The Coordinator of Activities oversees all co-curricular clubs and activities, ensuring they align with student wellbeing guidelines and contribute to a well-rounded school experience.
- This role provides tailored support and guidance to high-performing athletes and performers, helping them achieve their goals and maximize their potential.
- Additionally, the coordinator is responsible for organizing secondary school camps, international trips, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award program, fostering personal growth, leadership, and resilience beyond the classroom.
- Through these initiatives, the role enhances student development and creates meaningful opportunities that enrich their educational journey.
Computer Science and IB Design and Technology
Redands
02.2025 - Current
- Designed and delivered engaging, syllabus-aligned lessons across Stage 4 Enterprise Computing, Stage 5 Computing Technologies, and Stage 6 IB Design and Technology.
- Developed practical and theoretical learning experiences that built students’ computational thinking, problem-solving, design, and digital literacy skills. Integrated project-based learning, emerging technologies, and industry-relevant tools to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, while preparing students for further study and careers in technology, design, and innovation.
Head of Athletics
Redlands School
01.2016 - Current
- Assisting athletes across all disciplines including Middle Distance, Sprints, Jumps and Throws.
- Leadership and coaching of high-performance athletes.
- Oversight of training programs, competition preparation, and athlete development.
Year 7 Assistant Year Advisor and Coordinator of Activities
Redlands School
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided pastoral leadership and holistic support for a designated year group, overseeing student wellbeing, engagement, and academic progress.
- Acted as the primary liaison between students, parents, and staff, coordinating support, monitoring attendance and achievement, and fostering a positive year-group culture through events and activities.
- Guided students in goal setting, personal development, and preparation for future pathways.
Class of 2023 Year Advisor
Redlands School
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Provided pastoral leadership, wellbeing support, and academic oversight for a designated year group, acting as the primary liaison between students, parents, and staff. Monitored student progress, attendance, and engagement, coordinated targeted interventions, and managed high-need students and challenging incidents requiring wellbeing support across the secondary school.
- Created and led the inaugural Redlands Give Back Day for Year 12 (2023), where students participated in service activities to give back to the school community before graduation. Developed an inaugural assembly recognising and thanking teachers and staff through student-led performances, speeches, and artistic showcases.
- From Year 10 to Year 11, facilitated and developed the IGNITE Program, fostering student leadership by empowering students to organise year group events, lead service initiatives, and contribute positively to school culture.
Stage 6 IPT, Stage 5 IST and Stage 4 Teacher
Redlands School
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Planned, delivered, and assessed engaging lessons across Stage 6 Information Processes and Technology, Stage 5 Information and Software Technology, and Stage 4 Technology subjects, aligned with NESA syllabus requirements.
- Developed practical and theoretical learning experiences that built students’ digital literacy, problem-solving, and computational thinking skills.
- Integrated project-based learning, emerging technologies, and industry-relevant tools to enhance engagement and prepare students for further study and future career pathways in technology.
Stage 4 Technology Teacher, Stage 5 Information Software and Technology Teacher, Head Coach – Middle Distance Athletics
Knox Grammar School
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Delivered engaging and curriculum-aligned lessons in Stage 4 Technology and Stage 5 Information and Software Technology, fostering students’ creativity, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills. Designed and implemented practical, hands-on learning projects integrating emerging technologies.
- As Head Coach – Middle Distance Athletics, led training programs for athletes of varying ability levels, developed tailored training plans, and supported athletes in achieving personal bests at school, regional, and national levels.
Head Coach of Athletics
Abbotsleigh Junior School
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Planned and delivered comprehensive athletics training programs across track and field disciplines for junior athletes, with a focus on skill development, technique refinement, and fostering a love for sport.
- Coordinated training schedules, prepared athletes for competition, and promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
Technology Teacher
Normanhurst Boys High School
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Taught Stage 4 Technology and related digital technologies subjects, developing engaging, syllabus-aligned lessons that built students’ design, production, and computational thinking skills. Integrated practical projects and industry-relevant tools to enhance creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in the classroom.
Lead Graphic Designer
ISC Sport
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Directed the creative vision and design execution for sports apparel collections for teams such as the Manly Sea Eagles, Australian Team Uniform for the 4 Nations Cup, Sydney Roosters amongst other teams.
- Ensured alignment with brand identity and market trends. Led concept development, from initial sketches to final production, including typography, colour palettes, and graphic elements for performance and lifestyle products.
- Collaborated with product development, marketing, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative, high-quality designs that enhanced brand presence and customer appeal.
Education
Athletics Australia Accredited Coach - Distance/Trail Running
08.2025
NESA Experienced Teacher Accreditation (ISTAA) -
08.2025
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary Education) -
University of Technology Sydney
01.2015
Bachelor of Design -
UNSW College of Fine Arts
01.2009
Higher School Certificate -
Marist College North Shore
01.2004
Skills
- Athletics achievements at National and International level
- Coaching and mentoring athletes of all abilities including High Performance Athletes
- Pastoral and Cocurricular Program leadership
- Academic Curriculum delivery
- Computing knowledge
- IB Design and technology knowledge
- Youth development and mentoring
- Student wellbeing
- Excellent Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Visible thinking strategies
- Teaching for understanding
Awards
- Redlands Roseby A Award Nomination for Leadership, 01/01/24
- Redlands Early Career Teaching Award Winner for Coeducational Excellence, 01/01/18
- Founder – Redlands High Performer Mentor Program, 01/01/24
- Presenter – Redlands Bright Ideas Staff Conference, 01/01/20
- Object Gallery Award for Student Excellence for Final Year Major Work – Generation Z, 01/01/09
References
Available on request.
Coaching And Athletic Achievements
1st – U23 Australian Championships 3000m Steeplechase, 3rd – XTERRA World Trail Running Championships (01/01/14), 1st – Shoalhaven Summit 24k (01/01/23), 2nd – Shoalhaven Summit Ultra 55k (01/01/24), Top 10 – Australian Mountain Running Championships (01/01/19, 01/01/24), Oceania Team Qualifier – Athletics Australia - 01/01/24, 2nd place Asian Pacific Trail Running Championships 01/01/24, 3rd place SA Trail Running Championships – 01/01/24, 1st place Australian Masters Marathon Championships 01/01/25, ISA Girls XC Champions (01/01/21 – 01/01/24), ISA XC Champions 01/01/20, Redlands Students Australian All Schools qualifiers in Hammer Throw, 1500m, 800m, Track & Field Camps and Strength and Conditioning Planning – 01/01/18, 01/01/19
Professional Development
- Harvard Graduate School of Education – Online Courses, 01/01/16 – 01/01/19
- Creating Cultures of Thinking, 01/01/19
- Visible Thinking, 01/01/18
- Teaching for Understanding, 01/01/17
- Student Wellbeing & Child Protection, 01/01/16 – Present
- Mental Health First Aid, 01/01/24
- ESafety & Youth Mental Health Conferences, 01/01/24
- Pathways Coaches Webinar – Adolescent Athletic Maturation, 01/01/24
- Paul Dillon Drug & Alcohol Education Series, 01/01/21 – 01/01/24
- Beyond Blue, Be You and Disability Legislation Training, 01/01/22, 01/01/23, 01/01/24
Affiliations
Individual Athletic Highlights:
• 1st – U23 Australian Championships 3000m Steeplechase
• 3rd – XTERRA World Trail Running Championships (2014)
• 1st – Shoalhaven Summit 24k (2023)
• 2nd – Shoalhaven Summit Ultra 55k (2024)
• Top 10 – Australian Mountain Running Championships (2019, 2024)
• Oceania Team Qualifier – Athletics Australia - 2024
• 2nd place Asian Pacific Trail Running Championships 2024
• 3rd place SA Trail Running Championships – 2024
• 1st place Australian Masters Marathon Championships 2025
Coaching Highlights:
• ISA Girls XC Champions (2021–2024)
• ISA XC Champions 2020
• Redlands Students Australian All Schools qualifiers in Hammer Throw, 1500m, 800m
• Track & Field Camps and Strength and Conditioning Planning – 2018, 2019.
Accomplishments
• Redlands Roseby A Award Nomination for Leadership (2024
• Redlands Early Career Teaching Award Winner for Coeducational Excellence (2018)
• Founder – Redlands High Performer Mentor Program (2024)
• Presenter – Redlands Bright Ideas Staff Conference (2020)
• Object Gallery Award for Student Excellence for Final Year Major Work – Generation Z (COFA UNSW 2009)
Certification
• Harvard Graduate School of Education – Online Courses (2016 – 2019)
• Creating Cultures of Thinking (2019)
• Visible Thinking (2018)
• Teaching for Understanding (2017)
• Student Wellbeing & Child Protection (2016 – Present)
• Mental Health First Aid (2024)
• eSafety & Youth Mental Health Conferences (2024)
• Pathways Coaches Webinar – Adolescent Athletic Maturation (2024)
• Paul Dillon Drug & Alcohol Education Series (2021 - 2024)
• Beyond Blue, Be You and Disability Legislation Training (2022, 2023, 2024)
Timeline
Computer Science and IB Design and Technology
Redands
02.2025 - Current
Coordinator of Activities, Head of Outdoor Education
Redlands School
01.2025 - Current
Year 7 Assistant Year Advisor and Coordinator of Activities
Redlands School
01.2024 - 12.2025
Class of 2023 Year Advisor
Redlands School
01.2019 - 12.2023
Head of Athletics
Redlands School
01.2016 - Current
Stage 6 IPT, Stage 5 IST and Stage 4 Teacher
Redlands School
01.2016 - 12.2023
Stage 4 Technology Teacher, Stage 5 Information Software and Technology Teacher, Head Coach – Middle Distance Athletics
Knox Grammar School
01.2015 - 12.2016
Head Coach of Athletics
Abbotsleigh Junior School
01.2014 - 12.2014
Technology Teacher
Normanhurst Boys High School
01.2014 - 12.2014
Lead Graphic Designer
ISC Sport
01.2010 - 12.2013
Athletics Australia Accredited Coach - Distance/Trail Running
NESA Experienced Teacher Accreditation (ISTAA) -
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary Education) -
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Design -
UNSW College of Fine Arts
Higher School Certificate -
Marist College North Shore
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