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Lianne - 
Primary School Teacher

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

To lead the Primary program at the school - plan and implement creative and engaging lessons for all curricular subjects.
Helping to develop an independent school curriculum meeting the varied needs the students.
Assisting with the overall development of the school - seeking funding opportunities, initiative outreach activity to ground the school within the wider community, arranging child sponsorship for disadvantage children thus allowing them to attend the school.

What do I enjoy about my job?

The freedom to explore my own creativity in the classroom and the opportunity I have to help the school develop in a sensitive and responsible way.

Challenging aspects

Meeting the needs of a very mixed ability classroom - where there are students aged from 5 to 10, with English levels ranging from beginners to native speakers.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

I have been traveling and working abroad for many years whilst developing my career in education. I have a great passion for international development work and saw my current position as a way of combining my areas of interest and experience.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Various teaching skills.


Career information

Where do I see myself in the future?

Would like to do a PhD at some point.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Take advantage of the many volunteer and internship opportunities out there to get yourself some unique and valuable experience. Be brave.


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Last updated: 04 Apr 2013