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.

Management of the Geography department including Geology and Leisure and Tourism
Teaching Geography from Year 7 to 13
Teaching Leisure and Tourism

A typical day will start with my arrival at work and completing a number of administrative tasks such as preparing my resources for a days teaching.
I will then meet my tutor group for morning registration before a busy day of teaching. Lunch times usually involve GCSE students wanting to catch up with work or revise as well as running additional sessions after school.

Seeing the progress that young people make on a day to day basis. The moment when that student who has struggled with school makes progress because of their hard work and the support that you have given them.

Teaching is demanding on your time. There is a lot of work that will need completing away from work.

I have always enjoyed working with young people and I have worked with a Brownie group for a number of years. Teaching seemed a natural progression of this.

Team working, organisation, time management, inter-personal skills. All aspects of my PGCE training were crucial in preparing me for the job ahead.

As a teacher you are entitled to 25 hours of CPD per year. This may be directed by you or your school. My school has also supported me financially in completing my Masters.

Teacher of Geography

Deputy Head of Year

Head of Geography

MA Learning and Teaching

Continuing in my teaching career; ultimately looking at teacher development.

Where possible go down the route of a PGCE, it really is invaluable in preparing you for the road ahead.