Fatima – Maths Academic Mentor | Maths ECT for September
Fatima is an Early Career Teacher of Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status, applying for the role of Maths Academic Mentor. Having completed her PGCE in Mathematics at King’s College London last June, she took a short period out for family reasons and is now keen to build further confidence and classroom experience ahead of securing a permanent Maths Teacher position for September.
Inspired to enter teaching through her work with Debate Mate, she brings a strong commitment to social mobility, high academic standards, and supporting students to develop both resilience and confidence in Maths.
Education & Qualifications
- PGCE Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status: King’s College London
- BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business, Lower Second Class Honours: The London School of Economics and Political Science
- A Levels: Mathematics (A*), Further Mathematics (A), Economics (B): Skipton Girls' High School
- GCSEs: 13 GCSEs A*–B including Mathematics (8), English Literature (7), English Language (6): Skipton Girls' High School
Experience Summary
Fatima is a reflective and analytical Maths ECT who has taught across contrasting secondary settings during her PGCE placements, developing strong subject knowledge, structured lesson delivery, and adaptive teaching strategies. Alongside her classroom practice, she brings extensive experience supporting and mentoring young people through tutoring, residential programmes, and widening participation initiatives.
- Taught Mathematics across a wide attainment range during placements at Kingsdale School and The Tiffin Girls’ School, adapting explanations to ensure clarity, challenge, and accessibility.
- Used assessment data to inform planning, refine lesson delivery, and support measurable pupil progress.
- Delivered structured and differentiated KS3 Maths tutoring through MyTutor, building pupil confidence and tracking progress closely.
- Led and safeguarded large groups of students (up to 135) through the Social Mobility Foundation and Embassy Summer programmes, demonstrating strong behaviour management and pastoral awareness.
- Mentored KS3 pupils through Debate Mate, fostering critical thinking, communication skills, and academic confidence.
- Developed analytical precision and attention to detail as an Audit Assistant at RSM, strengthening her ability to interpret data and work methodically under pressure.
Key Strengths
- Strong academic foundation in Mathematics, Statistics and Business
- Clear, structured communicator of complex mathematical concepts
- Calm, reflective classroom presence with high expectations
- Confident using data to inform teaching and accelerate progress
- Experienced in safeguarding and pastoral support across large student groups
- Committed to social mobility and widening participation in education
- Resilient, organised, and eager to continue developing as a Maths specialist