Miss C is an Experienced and Dynamic Teach First trained English Teacher & Whole-School Reading Lead
Miss C is a committed and high-performing English Teacher with experience across KS3 and KS4, currently leading whole-school reading initiatives within a Good secondary school in East London. With a strong academic foundation in English Language and Linguistics and training through Teach First, she combines academic rigour with a calm, purposeful classroom presence.
Passionate about literacy and student voice, she is now seeking a new challenge from September where she can further develop her impact both within the English department and across whole-school teaching and learning.
Education & Qualifications
- PGDE in English with QTS: Bath Spa University (Teach First)
- BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics: King's College London - Upper Second Class
- A Levels: English Literature (A), Psychology (B), Geography (B)
- GCSEs: 11 (A*–B), including English and Mathematics
Experience Summary
Miss C is a reflective and driven practitioner with a strong track record of delivering engaging English lessons and leading impactful literacy initiatives. She brings a data-informed approach to teaching, alongside a genuine passion for fostering a culture of reading across the school.
- Currently Whole-School Sparx Reader Lead, driving the implementation of a structured reading programme and supporting staff to embed effective literacy practice across departments
- Teaches English across KS3 and KS4, planning and delivering well-structured lessons that support a wide range of learners, including SEND and EAL students
- Uses assessment and progress data effectively to identify gaps, inform planning, and implement targeted interventions that support improved student outcomes
- Builds strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting both academic progress and student wellbeing
- Contributes to curriculum development and wider school initiatives, including assemblies and reading culture programmes
- Developed strong foundations through Teach First training and prior experience as an English Education Assistant, supporting students with diverse needs including SEND, EAL and SEMH
Key Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Linguistics
- Proven leadership in whole-school literacy and reading initiatives
- Calm, consistent classroom presence with high expectations
- Skilled in adapting teaching for diverse learners, including SEND and EAL
- Data-informed practitioner focused on progress and outcomes
- Collaborative and reflective, with a clear commitment to ongoing development