Zofia is an Early Career Primary Teacher (ECT), Seeking EYFS / KS1 roles from September 2026 (also open to Year 3)
Zofia is a creative and highly engaging trainee Primary Teacher currently completing her PGCE with QTS at University College London. With a First-Class degree in Fine Art and a natural flair for imaginative teaching, she brings creativity, visual thinking and energy into the classroom.
Zofia is particularly passionate about Early Years and Key Stage 1 education, where she believes curiosity, confidence and a love of learning are built from the very start of a child’s school journey.
Schools looking for a thoughtful, enthusiastic and talented ECT for September 2026 will find in Zofia a reflective practitioner who creates warm, stimulating learning environments where pupils feel supported, inspired and eager to participate.
Education & Qualifications
- Primary PGCE with QTS: University College London (2025–2026)
- BA (Hons) Fine Art: Kingston University - First Class
- A Levels: Psychology (A), Fine Art (A), Religious Studies (B)
- GCSEs: 6 Graded (7-5) including English and Maths
Experience Summary
Zofia is currently developing her classroom practice through her PGCE training and has already demonstrated strong potential during her Key Stage 1 placement. She brings creativity, thoughtful planning and a strong commitment to inclusive learning, alongside the ability to build positive relationships with young pupils and colleagues. Her Fine Art background allows her to design visually engaging lessons that help bring concepts to life for younger learners.
- Completed a Key Stage 1 teaching placement at Bush Hill Park Primary School, planning and delivering lessons across the KS1 curriculum and gradually taking on increased responsibility for whole-class teaching.
- Designed visually rich and creative learning resources that supported understanding and engagement, drawing on her Fine Art background to make learning accessible and stimulating.
- Planned and delivered sequences of lessons that supported a range of learners, including pupils with SEND, demonstrating strong awareness of adaptive teaching strategies.
- Fostered a positive and supportive classroom environment where pupils felt confident sharing ideas, asking questions and developing their voice.
- Contributed collaboratively within a two-form entry Year 1 team, sharing planning and resources to ensure consistency across the cohort.
- Brought creativity and cross-curricular thinking into lessons, incorporating discussion, movement and creative expression to deepen pupil engagement.
Key Strengths
- Creative and visually engaging teaching style supported by a First-Class Fine Art degree
- Strong emerging practice in EYFS and Key Stage 1 teaching
- Skilled at building warm, supportive relationships with young learners
- Reflective and motivated Early Career Teacher with a passion for continual development
- Adaptive teaching approach that supports diverse learning needs, including SEND
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills developed through education and customer-facing roles
- Organised, positive and collaborative team member who contributes actively to school communities