Subject Knowledge Go-to Specialists

I have been teaching Computer Science and ICT for 9 years now at schools in Norfolk and Suffolk and have been a Head of Department at two different schools. I have taught young people of all abilities across key stages 3, 4 and 5 in both ICT and Computer Science.

I studied City and Guilds 706/1 in Hong Kong, and then went on to study at Scarborough Technical College in the 1980’s where I gained a ‘BTEC Diploma in Hotel Catering and Institutional Operations’.

After college I worked in the catering industry for several years. This experience has given me practical knowledge that has enabled me to make clear links in the classroom, relating theory to practice.

In my 30’s I did my degree at Newcastle University and went on to do my PGCE in Design Technology Education at Sunderland University, where my main specialisms were Food Technology and Textiles

Completing a degree in Computer Systems Engineering and then going on to complete a PGCE in Mathematics meant I was always trying to find a balance between theoretical and practical.

I taught Mathematics for 7 years then was given the opportunity to lead the Design & Technology department.

Teaching Science for 8 Years across the age and ability range and specialising in Biology, having taught A level Biology.

I teach the full spectrum of year 7-13 in both English Language and English Literature. I also teach Media Studies at Key Stage 5 and have previously taught it at GCSE. I have been teaching English for fifteen years in a variety of settings and for a variety of exam boards.

A mentor and ‘go-to’ subject specialist since 2017, with 20 years of teaching experience.

A mentor and ‘go-to’ subject specialist since 2017, with 10 years of teaching experience. Luke has been head of department for seven years.

In my current role I teach Art, Photography and Textiles from KS3 all the way through to A level. I lead the GCSE Photography and A level Textiles courses and play a role in ensuring we keep our curriculum as strong as possible from year 7 to 13.

I have a passion for mentoring new teachers in PE and sharing the enjoyment I have for the subject with them. Being a 'Go To Specialist' for PE has been brilliant and being able to support new teachers in their journey within the profession is very satisfying. With the latest changes to the GCSE PE courses schools are all currently facing, I have allowed trainee's time to work with the new specifications. With this we have focused on practical sports and how to assess accurately and also delivered, together, an introduction to 9-mark answers within the theoretical content.

I studied Drama and English at Exeter University and did my professional training at Breton Hall. I been teaching for over twenty years and am particularly interested in the way that Drama can be used to support the rest of the curriculum. I also work for OCR exam board, initially as part of the team who developed the new A-level and then delivering CPD nationally to support Drama teachers.

I studied for my degree in Sociology and Social Policy at The University of Nottingham. I then went on to complete my PGCE in Social Science in 2005. I started teaching at Attleborough Academy in 2006 and during that time I have been the subject leader for KS5 Psychology, Sociology and Health and Social Care. I also have experience of teaching a broad range of humanities subjects for KS3 and KS4.

I have just started my ninth year at Thomas Mills High School working as Teacher of Geography which is my first teaching post. My degree is BSc Environmental Sciences from Southampton and I then went onto a secondary PGCE in Geography at UEA after a year out to travel. I prefer teaching physical geography but am comfortable with both sides of the course and work as a marking examiner for OCR GCSE papers. My role in school involves teaching Years 7-13 as part of a small department. I also coordinate the Duke of Edinburgh award at all levels and have been fortunate enough to undertake two international expeditions with school to Borneo and Madagascar and we are about to Launch the expedition to South India for 2021.

I did a combined honours degree in Art and Drama, PGCE in Art. I have been teaching for 14 years mainly Art and Drama.