Graduate case studies

Claire -

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

Classroom teaching, planning, assessment, safeguarding

Typical day

Teaching - all subjects of the curriculum, marking, assessment, planning, creating resources, photocopying, emailing, playground duties, assembly duty

What do I enjoy about my job?

Lessons with the children

Challenging aspects

Lack of free time - working long hours during the week and weekend

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

Working with children, rewarding

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

PGCE Primary with German
listening, public speaking, teaching, learning, questioning, teamwork

Training I receive as part of my job

PGCE Primary with German
NQT year

Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Secretary (sept 2008-May 2009)
Travelling (May 2009-Sept 2009)
Unemployed (Sept 2009-Nov 2009)

shopfloor work (Nov 2009-Jan 2010)
Teaching workshops in Primary schools (Jan 2010-March 2010)

Unemployed (March 2010-May 2010)
shopfloor work - May 2010-August 2010

PGCE Primary with German (Sept 2010-June 2011)

Junior school teacher - year 3 (Sept 2011-August 2012)

Where do I see myself in the future?

Working within education

Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Get as much work experience as you can