James Gardner

James Gardner currently serves as the Head of Football at NIST International School since August 2021. Previously, James worked as the Community Engagement Lead at Chelsea Football Club from August 2017 to August 2021, where James pioneered the club's first premier league funded program for local Thai school children. Additional experience includes roles as the Durham Regional Talent Centre Manager at Durham Women FC, Head of Women's Football at Hartlepool Sixth Form College, and Football Development Officer at Durham University. James holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity from Durham University, a Master of Science in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy/Sport Coaching from the University of Birmingham, and a PCGE iQTS in Secondary Physical Education from the University of Sunderland.