Luke is a Talented Aspiring Science Teacher, Looking for a Cover Supervisor or Graduate Teaching Assistant Role
Luke is one of the most impressive aspiring educators we've encountered—an academically gifted, confident, and charismatic graduate with rich experience across classroom, pastoral, and extracurricular settings. With a strong academic foundation in Sport, Exercise and Health Science from the University of Birmingham and practical experience in both UK and international schools, he is now seeking a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor role in a secondary school that can support his progression into teacher training via SCITT or the assessment-only route.
Focused, engaging, and deeply committed to student development, Luke is ready to bring energy, professionalism, and long-term value to a school community.
Education & Qualifications
- MRes, Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences: University of Birmingham
- BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences: University of Birmingham - Upper Second Class
- International Baccalaureate: 33: Higher subjects: Geography (7), Sport Science (5) and English (4)
- GCSEs: 8 All Graded B, including English, Maths and Science
Experience Summary
Luke combines academic excellence with hands-on teaching experience across a wide range of settings. From supervising cover lessons in Birmingham schools to leading lab seminars at university level and supporting student development at an international school in Thailand, he brings a rare level of maturity, initiative, and interpersonal skill for a graduate entering education.
- Currently working as a Cover Teacher in Birmingham secondary schools, with a focus on PE and Science—commended by multiple schools for professionalism and engagement.
- Postgraduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Birmingham, leading seminars, mentoring undergraduate dissertation students, and organising academic events for over 80 participants.
- PE and Swimming Intern at Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok, delivering curriculum-aligned lessons, organising multi-school events, and supporting residential trips and pastoral care.
- Assistant Activity Manager at a UK summer school, designing physical education sessions for international students aged 9–17 and leading around-the-clock pastoral duties.
Key Strengths
- Confident and engaging communicator with natural leadership skills
- Strong subject knowledge in Science and PE, with classroom and lab-based teaching experience
- Proven ability to build positive relationships with students across age ranges and backgrounds
- Highly organised, proactive, and resilient in dynamic school environments
- Passionate about education and committed to a long-term teaching career