Lois – English & Drama ECT | PGCE English with Drama | Available September 2026
Lois is an enthusiastic and committed trainee English and Drama teacher currently completing a PGCE in English with Drama at London Metropolitan University. Bringing a unique combination of extensive leadership experience, academic expertise and classroom practice, she is passionate about helping young people develop confidence, creativity, literacy and critical thinking skills.
Through her teacher training placements and previous career leading international research teams, Lois has developed exceptional communication, mentoring and organisational skills, enabling her to build strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents alike. She is now seeking an English and Drama ECT position for September 2026.
Education & Qualifications
- PGCE English with Drama (Expected 2026): London Metropolitan University
- MPhil Tudor Drama and Theatre Studies: University of Sussex
- MA English Literature and Language after 1525: King’s College London
- MLS Library and Information Sciences: Long Island University, New York
- BA Liberal Arts – English: Long Island University, New York
Experience Summary
Lois combines current classroom teaching experience with an impressive professional background in leadership, training, research and communication. Her extensive experience developing and mentoring adults, alongside her strong academic credentials in English and Drama, enables her to bring both subject expertise and real-world perspective to the classroom.
- Currently completing teacher training at St Ursula’s Convent School, teaching English and Drama across KS3 and KS4
- Plans and delivers engaging lessons that develop literacy, analytical thinking and communication skills
- Designs schemes of work aligned to curriculum requirements and supports students preparing for GCSE examinations
- Delivers Library Literacy lessons focused on reading, comprehension and literacy development
- Uses formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor progress and adapt teaching effectively
- Developed experience supporting students with a range of abilities through adaptive teaching approaches
- Previous placement at Northfleet Technology College teaching English and Drama across the secondary age range
- Extensive leadership experience as Regional Head of Research at Euromonitor International, leading and mentoring international teams
- Designed and delivered professional training programmes, developing strong coaching and staff development expertise
- Brings exceptional research, presentation and communication skills developed through senior management and academic roles
Key Strengths
- English Language & Literature Teaching
- Drama Teaching
- KS3 and KS4 Curriculum Delivery
- Literacy Development
- Lesson Planning and Assessment
- Adaptive Teaching
- Behaviour Management
- SEND Awareness
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Strong Academic Background in English and Drama
- Leadership and Team Development
- Coaching and Mentoring Skills
- Research and Analytical Expertise
- Communication and Public Speaking
- Curriculum Development
- Relationship Building
- Organisation and Project Management
- Educational Technology