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Naomi - 
MFL 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

Teaching KS3 and KS4 - French and German.
Organising International trips.

Typical day

Teaching.
Providing support to students with pastoral concerns.
Encouraging students to see the benefits of learning another language.
Organising trips.
Presenting at meetings and at assemblies.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Challenge, pace of the day, seeing the students improve.
It's never boring.

Challenging aspects

The planning, marking - the paperwork is relentless.
Constant criticism from Michael Gove!!

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

I enjoyed teaching whilst on my year abroad and again after my degree when I worked as a lectrice.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Research skills, language skills. I couldn't teach without my degree.

Training I receive as part of my job

In-house training.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

2010-2013 - Hall Mead School.

2009-2010 - Sawyers Hall College.

2008-2009 - PGCE.

2007-2008 - Lectrice at University of Versailles.

Where do I see myself in the future?

Head of Languages then perhaps Deputy Head.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Start thinking about what you want to do early; I didn't have a clue until my final year. I really wanted to do a degree in translation, but hadn't considered that I would need a second language. I decided against this in the end as I was concerned about the financial implications of studying for another year or two.

Other comments

I loved every minute at Sheffield and would do it all again in a heartbeat.


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Last updated: 04 Apr 2013