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.

Teach students science between KS3 and GCSE.
Teach biology A Level.
Plan and deliver lessons.
Assess and record progress of all students.
Attend CPD sessions.
Review academic and general wellbeing of a form group.

Teaching lessons.
Dealing with a form group.
Revision sessions.
Running a tennis extracurricular club.
Communication with staff.

Seeing students succeed and the organisational aspect.

Motivating struggling students and the hours spend working outside of school.

Variety in daily work life and the difference that can be made to students in my class.

Degree and preferably a PGCE.
Strong communication, time management and organisation skills.
Self-motivating.
Reflective.

PGCE in Secondary Biology.
Currently doing my Masters in Education alongside teaching.

Teaching assistant

PGCE at the University of Cambridge

Currently completing my Masters in Education also at Cambridge

Within the Senior Leadership Team at a school or working within education although not based within a school.

To keep going and recognise that as every year passes, it gets easier.
To gain lots of experience within a school beforehand in order to know if this is the career for you.
Aim high - be picky about the school you want to work in - it will pay off.