Yasmin is a Passionate English Teacher | Available from September 2026
Yasmin is a passionate and highly reflective English Teacher with experience teaching across KS3 and KS4, supporting students of all abilities to achieve academic success while developing confidence, literacy skills, and a genuine enjoyment of learning.
Alongside her strong classroom practice, she brings extensive experience supporting pupils with SEND, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, EHCPs, and additional literacy needs. Currently completing an MA in Educational Leadership, Yasmin combines academic rigour with warmth, creativity, and a strong commitment to inclusion, making her a valuable addition to any forward-thinking English department.
Education & Qualifications
- MA Educational Leadership: Bath Spa University (Expected 2026)
- PGDE Secondary English with QTS: Bath Spa University
- LLB Law (Lower Second Class): Queen Mary University of London
Experience Summary
Yasmin is an accomplished English practitioner with experience teaching the full secondary ability range, including GCSE English Language and Literature. She has developed a reputation for creating nurturing, structured learning environments where students feel valued, challenged, and supported to succeed. Her expertise in literacy intervention and adaptive teaching, combined with strong pastoral experience, enables her to make a meaningful impact on both academic progress and student wellbeing.
- Teaches English across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE English Language and Literature, working successfully with both high-attaining and lower-attaining students.
- Delivers engaging, knowledge-rich lessons that develop reading, writing, analytical thinking, and examination skills while maintaining high expectations for achievement.
- Uses formative and summative assessment effectively to monitor progress, identify barriers to learning, and implement targeted intervention strategies.
- Demonstrates extensive experience supporting pupils with SEND, including ADHD, dyslexia, EHCPs, and additional communication and processing needs.
- Leads literacy interventions focused on vocabulary acquisition, guided reading, reading fluency, and improving engagement with reading beyond the classroom.
- Adapts teaching through scaffolded instruction, structured routines, targeted questioning, and personalised support strategies to ensure all learners can access the curriculum.
- Serves as a Form Tutor, supporting students’ attendance, wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development while building positive relationships with families.
- Leads a successful Law Club, promoting oracy, critical thinking, confidence, and enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom.
- Collaborates effectively with Learning Support Assistants, colleagues, parents, and external professionals to secure positive outcomes for students.
- Previously designed and delivered educational workshops in secondary schools through the Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre, demonstrating excellent communication, safeguarding awareness, and presentation skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong KS3 and KS4 English teaching across the full ability range
- Expertise in literacy development, reading intervention, and vocabulary acquisition
- Extensive experience supporting pupils with SEND, including ADHD, dyslexia, and EHCPs
- Excellent behaviour management built on positive relationships and high expectations
- Skilled in adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice
- Strong pastoral and tutoring experience supporting student wellbeing and personal development
- Confident communicator with experience engaging students, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders
- Native Arabic speaker with strong reading and writing proficiency
- Committed to educational excellence, leadership development, and continuous professional growth
- Creative and enthusiastic contributor to wider school life through enrichment, intervention, and extracurricular opportunities