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.

Teaching History to students from Key Stages 3-5, including IB teaching.

School day runs 8.30am-5pm. Once a week I have pastoral responsibilities in a boarding house. I am also a pastoral form tutor which requires full attention to students' welfare and academic progress across the curriculum.

Introducing Year 7 students to the intrigue of the Middle Ages.

Teaching material with which I have had little prior familiarity, which requires me to do a large amount of background reading to ensure I have a good knowledge of the subject material to allow me to teach it effectively.

Long-standing interest in the career, and opportunities to develop my own research alongside teaching both familiar and new material.

Ability to assess primary source material; ability to locate appropriate secondary reading relevant to the material being covered; ability to synthesise complex reading and convey it simply.

Pedagogy.

MPhil, Medieval History, University of Cambridge (2005-6)

Virgin Media - Data Administrator (Jan 2007-June 2007)

Virgin Media - Warehouse/Data Team Leader (June 2007-Aug 2008).

PhD, Medieval History, Swansea University (2008-12)

Graduate Tutor, Department of History and Classics, Swansea University (2009-2011)

Teaching/Lecturing in History/Medieval History in Further or Higher Education.

Take advantage of as many volunteering opportunities as possible, to gain experience in a wide variety of teaching environments and to decide whether teaching is a career to which you would be prepared to give everything. Look for opportunities to undertake voluntary placements - making a good impression mean that the School will remember you when they are looking to fill a vacancy!