Trainee DT Teacher - Lydia
Desired work region:London
Relocation possible:No
Why they want to teach:Lydia wants to teach because she believes D&T gives students confidence to express ideas, solve problems, and see the real-world impact of their creativity.
School Type:Secondary
Subject:Design Technology
Salary/rate:TT2 from £11,000 per term
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About Lydia
Lydia demonstrates strong potential as a secondary Design and Technology teacher. She combines creative expertise from her background in fashion design, marketing, and product development with experience supporting pupils in classrooms. Her own experience as a neurodiverse learner gives her insight into inclusive approaches that resonate with a wide range of students.
Strengths
- Subject knowledge: Studied Fashion Design and Marketing and Communication at degree level, with additional experience running her own e-commerce business.
- Creative application: Skilled in design processes, pattern cutting, branding, and product development, bringing real-world expertise into the classroom.
- Classroom awareness: As a teaching assistant, has supported pupils in Years 2, 4, and 5, prepared resources, and promoted positive behaviour in line with school policies.
- Lesson planning: In her micro-teach on sustainable materials, Lydia set clear learning intentions, structured the lesson with starter, main, and plenary, and used scaffolding and group discussion effectively.
- Empathy and inclusion: Committed to fairness and ensuring all students feel recognised. Her own experiences of dyslexia inform her inclusive approach.
- Safeguarding knowledge: Completed safeguarding training through both school and voluntary work, confident in following correct procedures.
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