Tom Allen

Tom Allen is the dynamic Partnerships Coordinator at Grad2Teach who could probably talk a penguin into buying sunscreen. Armed with a BA in Sports Coaching and Development from Solent University, Tom’s background in Cricket, Swimming, Golf and a smorgasbord of other sports isn’t just impressive—it’s like having a mini-Olympics on his resume.

Before joining Grad2Teach, Tom worked his magic as a Partnerships Executive at Super League Triathlon, where he perfected the art of convincing people to spend money to advertise in front of athletes that swim, bike, and run ridiculously short distances at 100mph for fun. 

Tom’s coaching gig at Harris Academy Wimbledon made him realize that herding miniature cricket players isn’t much different from managing trainees. Both require patience, a good sense of humor, and the ability to dodge the occasional flying object.  His passion for sports and its positive impact on health, education, and social inclusion drives his commitment to matching trainees with their "forever schools," ensuring they thrive and make a lasting impact. Tom’s ability to build strategic relationships and engage diverse audiences makes him adept at understanding the needs of schools and the potential of trainees.