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Meet The Team

We are a growing team of like minded professionals dedicated to the growth of young people in the North Wales area. Each instructor has valuable areas of expertise to develop character through a holistic approach.

Dylan Jones

Director

Dylan, our founder and visionary leader, brings over 15 years of education sector expertise. He's excelled in various roles across primary and secondary settings, youth services, community groups, and sports clubs in North Wales.

Since 2017, Dylan has championed character education throughout the region, fueled by his passion for nurturing the full potential of children and youth.

With a BSc in Sport Health and PE, along with a PGCE with QTS qualification for primary teaching, Dylan's leadership is further underscored by certificates in wellbeing and character development, and a trauma informed schools diploma. His visionary approach drives transformative education, fostering excellence and growth.

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Claire Doutch

Business Development Manager 

Instructor

With 17 years of experience as a primary school teacher across Anglesey, Claire brings her wealth of knowledge and leadership skills to CELS as an instructor for our Character Development Programmes. Her background in coordinating school-wide projects aligns with the key life skills taught in our programmes, including teamwork, resilience, and communication. Claire has a strong passion for emotional resilience and development, which she integrates into her teaching to help young people build confidence and overcome challenges. Her experience in strategic leadership and managing development plans in schools complements her role in business development at CELS, where she contributes to the growth and enhancement of our educational offerings.

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Elen Jones

Instructor

Elen, an enthusiastic and accomplished educator with a profound dedication to fostering growth in others. With a Bachelor's Degree and extensive teaching experience across diverse cultures, Elen serves as a compelling role model for children and youth.

Having taught in countries such as South Korea, Romania, France, and Italy, Elen possesses a global perspective that enriches her teaching approach. Fluent in both Welsh and French, she is fervent about nurturing language proficiency and effective communication.

Now back on Anglesey, Elen is excited to share her life-acquired skills with her local community. Her return home signifies a commitment to delivering exceptional education that is deeply rooted in international insights.

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Chris Harding

Instructor

Chris, an accomplished professional with a degree level academic foundation in the realm of sports and sports science. Chris boasts expertise as a certified gym instructor and personal trainer, coupled with a wealth of experience in orchestrating physical activity sessions for diverse age groups.

Originating from Llanberis, Chris brings with him the added distinction of fluent Welsh proficiency, enhancing his value to our team. His skill set encompasses specialised domains such as conflict resolution, project scheduling, and performance evaluation. These areas serve as the foundation upon which he imparts his wisdom and expertise, contributing to the holistic development of our future generations.

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Cai ab Arfon

Instructor

Cai holds a master's degree in Mathematics and has 14 years of teaching experience. He combines his passion for practical development with a strong focus on health and well-being, both in the classroom and on the field. As the leader of a local football club, Cai emphasizes teamwork, fitness, and personal growth, making him a valuable instructor at CELS. His dedication to fostering resilience, physical health, and mental well-being aligns perfectly with the core values of the Character Development Programme. As with all our instructors, Cai is a fluent Welsh and English speaker with a passion for delivering activities in a fun, exciting way.

Would you like to work with us?

We are an ever growing business. If you think your attributes would be a good fit for the company please send your CV to dylanjones@celscymru.com and we will be in touch when a post becomes available!

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