Aspiring Trainee Science Teacher

Sarah is a committed and enthusiastic trainee science teacher with a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology and a background in aviation management. She currently works full-time as a Science Teacher at an SEN secondary school in Bedfordshire, where she teaches Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Her experience supporting learners with complex needs, combined with her life experience, makes her a confident and capable presence in the classroom.

Key Strengths:

• Inclusive Practice: Highly experienced in working with SEN students, Sarah has a deep understanding of individual learning needs and uses adaptive teaching methods to engage and support her learners.

• Classroom Management: She demonstrates a strong grasp of behaviour management, favouring relational approaches and clear routines, with an emphasis on consistency, kindness, and respect.

• Safeguarding Awareness: Sarah has completed Safeguarding training. She is well-versed in maintaining professional boundaries, accurate reporting, and creating safe, trusted spaces for disclosure.

• Communication & Teamwork: With a degree in Psychology and direct experience working in mental health support, Sarah has developed exceptional communication skills. She is skilled in active listening, emotional intelligence, and de-escalation strategies—essential tools in both staff collaboration and classroom relationships. Her background enables her to understand and respond effectively to complex emotional and behavioural needs in students.

• Reflective Practitioner: She is self-aware and openly reflects on her growth areas, which underpins her desire for continual professional development.

Additional Information:

• Based in Cambridgeshire and seeking a placement within commuting distance.

• Owns a car, has no visa restrictions, and is fully equipped with a laptop.

• Willing to take a student loan for tuition but would welcome school-funded options.

• Passionate about remaining in the profession long-term and contributing to a supportive school community.