diff --git a/app/views/content/blog/abigails-career-progression-story.md b/app/views/content/blog/abigails-career-progression-story.md index 55e78679b6..d5900ec9ba 100644 --- a/app/views/content/blog/abigails-career-progression-story.md +++ b/app/views/content/blog/abigails-career-progression-story.md @@ -50,14 +50,4 @@ The main goal is to help pupils leave school with the best possible GCSE results This year I’ve been doing the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL), which has involved running a project across the whole school. This has given me the opportunity to work more closely with the senior leadership team and has helped strengthen my relationships with colleagues in other departments in the school. -## The best thing about teaching - -The best thing about teaching is having a positive impact on pupils’ school experience by helping them to understand maths and enjoy learning about it too! I also enjoy being a form tutor and looking out for pupils’ wellbeing. - -Building good relationships with pupils so that they are keen to learn and keep trying even when they find topics challenging is really rewarding. Pupils can have mixed feelings about maths, so it is great when they try really hard and master a new concept. - -And finally, I do love the holidays! I try to switch off outside of term time and travel as much as possible. - -My advice for anyone thinking of getting into teaching is to remember that you will make a difference, even though it might be challenging at times! When pupils are in your classroom, you have the opportunity to grow their minds and improve their understanding of the world. You are responsible for helping pupils achieve the best possible outcomes and for inspiring them to build their resilience and determination. - If you’ve been inspired by Abigail’s story, find out more about [career progression opportunities and teacher pay](/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits). Or, find out more about [becoming a maths teacher](/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/maths). diff --git a/app/views/content/blog/from-teaching-internship-to-assistant-head-of-maths.md b/app/views/content/blog/from-teaching-internship-to-assistant-head-of-maths.md index d087558aa4..5ee732b599 100644 --- a/app/views/content/blog/from-teaching-internship-to-assistant-head-of-maths.md +++ b/app/views/content/blog/from-teaching-internship-to-assistant-head-of-maths.md @@ -46,14 +46,4 @@ I’ve really enjoyed the additional responsibility that Head of Physics and now There are of course challenges to the job. I was 21 when I began teaching and 22 when I became head of department. Managing colleagues that were older and more experienced than me was difficult to begin with, but I can say now, after having stayed at the same school for six years and developed my reputation, that it’s not so much of a challenge anymore. I found the best approach was to acknowledge other people’s experience and seek their advice, while still driving forward with a clear vision. When I moved over to the maths department, I had to develop a new management style, but fortunately I already knew the staff well. -## The best things about teaching - -What I particularly love about my school is the excitement and energy I can feel in the corridors. My students are enthusiastic and they push me to understand more about physics and maths too. It also helps that my colleagues are really friendly and supportive. I know that everyone is pulling in the same direction and we have a good joke in the office. - -I like that I’m able to bring myself into the classroom. I have a love of meaningless facts and I like to start my lessons with a ‘fact of the day’. It’s usually completely unrelated to the lesson, but it sparks some really interesting conversations with students, especially ones that might be struggling to connect with the subject. - -One of the most rewarding moments of this year was when a student chose to come to me when they were struggling with their home schooling. It meant a lot to me that they trusted me with that information, and I was able to help them with strategies to manage their situation. - -One of the most gratifying things about being a teacher is when a student, who at 11 years old was asking you what would happen if there was no gravity, leaves school at 18 to do a physics, maths or engineering degree. You know you’ve shaped their life by making them passionate about your subject. I’ve also had cards at the end of one school year from students not going on to study anything to do with physics, but saying they would continue to read about and engage with it for the rest of their lives. - If you’ve been inspired by Ben’s story, find out more about [career progression opportunities and teacher pay](/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits). Or, find out more about [becoming a maths teacher](/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/maths).