Joe is a Talented, Confident and Charismatic High Achiever with Aspirations of Teaching
Joe is a confident, charismatic Politics graduate from the University of Edinburgh with a natural aptitude for teaching and communication. Academically high-achieving and personally engaging, he is looking to begin his career in education as a Teaching Assistant or Humanities Academic Mentor within a London secondary school.
Having grown up in a family of educators—including a headteacher parent—Joe brings an informed understanding of the dedication and commitment teaching requires. He is excited to contribute positively to school life, support young learners, and build classroom experience as he prepares to pursue teacher training.
Education & Qualifications
- MA (Hons) Politics: University of Edinburgh - Upper Second Class
- A Levels: Politics (A*), Philosophy (A*), History (A)
- GCSEs: 9 including English Literature (8), English Language (8), History (8), Religious Studies (8), and Maths (6)
Experience Summary
Joe combines academic excellence with practical experience in leadership, communication, and student engagement. His roles span education, politics, journalism, and customer-facing environments—each showcasing his reliability, people skills, and drive to make a positive impact.
- Founded and edited an online platform profiling UK leaders, developing skills in research, writing, and accessibility of complex content.
- Held elected leadership roles within Edinburgh University Labour Society, working with political figures and organising student-facing events and campaigns.
- Delivered administrative support and sensitive communications in a primary school setting, gaining insight into multi-stakeholder school environments.
- Gained front-line experience in hospitality and customer service, honing communication and interpersonal skills across diverse audiences.
- Active contributor to student media, political journalism, and university sports, building strong collaboration and organisational capabilities.
Key Strengths
- Natural communicator with confident public speaking and interpersonal skills
- Strong grounding in humanities, politics, and current affairs
- Committed to inclusive, relationship-based approaches to education
- Leadership experience across academic, political, and community settings
- Reliable, organised, and proactive—ready to contribute to school life from day one