Rob studied Physical Education at Carnegie PE College, (Leeds Polytechnic), graduating with a Bachelor of Education in PE and History. Rob currently works for Sunderland University in the International Initial Teacher Training Department. He leads the Secondary part of the Assessment Only Route and is also involved in training PGCE students abroad.
In his educational career Rob has been a Director of Sport, Deputy Head and Headteacher, in schools both in North Tyneside and Northumberland. Rob has also worked for the North Tyneside PE SCITT and for the Youth Sport Trust where he coordinated Headteachers across the country looking at the power or Sport and Physical Education in the school setting.
Rob lives in Whitley Bay with his wife. He is a passionate Leeds United supporter, and regularly runs twenty four miles a week. Both Rob and his wife have a passion for travelling and walking in their spare time.