I am training to teach Modern Foreign Languages (MFL), driven by a passion for making a positive impact on students’ lives. I aspire to inspire young people to embrace language learning and discover the richness of diverse cultures, opening the door to greater opportunities for their futures. So far, the training has been wonderfully enriching, and I find myself eagerly learning new insights every day.

Training to become a teacher in a school setting has been an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding experience. The course leads have been exceptionally supportive, always ready to offer guidance and help in any way they can both during our training sessions at the hub and whilst at our placement schools. Their encouragement, combined with the hands-on learning that comes from being immersed in a real school environment, has made the journey both meaningful and absolutely invaluable. This experience has not only strengthened my confidence as an aspiring teacher but has also deepened my passion for working in education.

My passion for mentoring graduates and my experience as a cover supervisor in secondary schools really sparked my motivation to move into teaching, as I found genuine satisfaction in supporting young people to grow in both knowledge and confidence. I’m really enjoying my time in training; although there is a vast amount to learn, it’s incredibly rewarding to see the impact of that learning reflected in my lessons. The range of teaching techniques we’re being introduced to has already proven so beneficial and is adding real strength to my classroom practice.

I’ve worked in education for many years in different roles, and I’ve always loved supporting young people to grow in confidence. History has been a passion of mine since childhood, and I wanted to bring that enthusiasm into the classroom; becoming a teacher felt like the natural next step and a chance to make a real impact, especially for pupils who may need a little extra encouragement or understanding. The training has been intense but incredibly rewarding, and I’ve had brilliant support from both my school mentors and the Tanbridge team. I’m enjoying developing my practice and have already learned so much, from behaviour routines to lesson planning to building positive relationships, and I’m beginning to feel more confident each week. It’s been a challenging journey at times, but I’m loving it and truly excited for the teacher I’m becoming.

I am training to teach PE, inspired by my own phenomenal PE teachers in secondary school who were true role models. Although other hobbies and commitments delayed my start in teaching, trying supply work led to six years in the classroom, and now it absolutely feels like the right time to make this career a reality. I have thoroughly enjoyed the training so far; it has been refreshing to discover new ways to support students in their learning, and the professional toolbox we are building feels like an amazing foundation to become brilliant, confident teachers.