Fred Salle, Secondary ICT (Information Communication Technology) PGCE
International long jumper Fred Salle has marked a successful switch from athletics to teaching by collecting a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Information and Communication Technology) from the University of Brighton.
International athletics
Fred retired from international athletics in 1997 after 15 years competing at the highest level for England and Great Britain. He made 30 international appearances and competed at European, Commonwealth and World championships, in addition to representing Cameroon at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. Fred’s greatest achievements were winning the World Cup title for Great Britain in 1994, winning a silver medal for England at the Commonwealth Games in 1986, and captaining an England team in 1995.
First class reputation
Fred says: I chose to study at Brighton because extensive research that I did showed it has a first class reputation as one of the premier Postgraduate Certificate in Education course providers.
There were many great moments during the course. I will always have fond memories of my time in Brighton, particularly those experiences shared with my fellow students and the way we supported each other.
One great moment was an email I received from a pupil after my first placement at St Paul's Catholic College in Burgess Hill, saying that they had learnt a lot from me and hoped I came back.
Working as acting head
I am now working as acting head of the information and communication technology department at St Paul’s. I am also teaching all of the key stages and I am a sixth form tutor. It has been tough, but enjoyable. One of the year 11 students created a ‘Fred Salle Facebook appreciation group’ and over 220 pupils have signed up with very positive comments.
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