Currently Secondary Development Lead for Teach First. Previously, I led a team of Guidance & Development Advisors to support the recruitment and retention of career changers during their initial teacher training (ITT) and early career teacher (ECT) induction years on the Department for Education (DfE) funded Transition to Teach programme, delivered by Cognition Education: www.transitiontoteach.co.ukAs part of my commitment to ensuring a good supply of high-quality teachers for the future, I've also previously worked as an Advisor on the Department for Education (DfE) Return to Teaching Advisor Support Service, supporting qualified Secondary Physics, Maths and MFL teachers, teachers of other Secondary subjects, and Primary teachers to return to teaching after a career break. I have also worked on the Transition to Teaching & Premier Plus programmes - working in collaboration with initial teacher education (ITE) providers, schools and employers to increase the recruitment of trainee teachers (particularly career changers) in the priority Secondary subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computing and MFL, and other subjects and phases (including Primary). I have worked in several schools (including overseas in Kenya and Australia), teaching all 3 Sciences, Maths, ICT, Computer Science and Music up to 'A' level. The wide range of school types and roles within the schools, including Head of Department and senior leadership roles, ensure I have a broad understanding of the issues, barriers and solutions relating to Secondary Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education.
Listed skills include Staff Development, Teaching, Leadership Development, Curriculum Design, and 21 others.