Passion for pastoral support
Professor Tim Brighouse spoke at my graduation, leaving us with a simple message of the importance of “making a difference” and this has resonated throughout my life and career. I left university with my teaching degree in 1996 and went straight into employment as a secondary school teacher. Alongside the love for my creative subject, I also quickly discovered a real passion for the pastoral side of the job and took on responsibilities that eventually led to a pastoral management role.
Further opportunities came along which led to me pursuing a pathway into educational leadership as an assistant head teacher, deputy head teacher and ultimately a head teacher.
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