I’m not going to lie and say that teaching is something I have always seen myself doing, or have wanted to do since I was little. It didn’t even occur to me that a career in teaching might be the one for me until the end of 5th year when I decided to explore my options and arrange work experience in my local primary school. From this point on I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted to become a teacher and my passion for education has been ever-growing.
Completing eight months of work experience in my local primary school confirmed that achieving a successful career in teaching was to become my biggest ambition. It allowed me to recognize the many challenges of teaching, but also gain confidence as I overcame those challenges with the support and guidance of the teachers I was working with.
I was lucky enough to have a very positive school experience and I strongly believe that the relationships I developed with my teachers and my peers have massively helped shape the person I am today. My memories of primary school are one’s I look back on very fondly and it is definitely an aspiration of mine to recreate that for the next generation of children.
I’ve always loved the idea of school being a bit of a ‘safe haven’, a nurturing environment where children can find security and enjoyment no matter their circumstances at home. Also a place where they can express themselves free of judgement. To be a part of providing that environment and relief for a struggling child is something I would take great pride in. I want to strive to create a classroom environment where children feel that the well-being is looked after as well as their education.
