What’s your background?
I came straight from university, however, during my year abroad I lived in Neuss (just outside of Düsseldorf) where I worked in marketing and also as an English Language Assistant at a German school.
Why did you decide to go into teaching?
I absolutely loved my time working as an English Language Assistant in Germany - I worked with some really inspirational English teachers who were passionate about their subject, which also inspired me to go into teaching.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I enjoy watching the pupils develop - I have been teaching for 4 years now and have taught students from Year 7 all the way to Year 11. It is a pleasure to know how far they have developed, both academically as well as personally.
Did you get a job at the end of the course? Where has it taken you since?
Yes, at Alsager School - after a couple of years I took on the role of leading on KS3 PSHE. I lead over 20 staff to deliver PSHE on a bi-weekly basis to ensure our young people are informed of current issues and how to stay safe.
What were the three best things about the SCITT programme?
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The support - not only from the SCITT team but the other trainees who you train to teach with.
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The connections - training in two different schools you make a wealth of connections, some of whom I am still in contact with and form a great support network.
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Relevant content - the content that the SCITT delivers is really relevant to teaching today and puts you in good stead for the first few years of your teaching.
Would you recommend the Cheshire East SCITT to anyone considering a career in teaching?
Most definitely - the support and expertise on pedagogy is second to none.