Trainee English & Drama Teacher - Asma

Desired work region:London
Relocation possible:No
Why they want to teach:Asma wants to teach because she believes English and Drama help young people develop confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.
School Type:Secondary
Subject:English
Salary/rate:ST1 from £9,000 per term
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About Asma

Asma shows clear potential as a secondary teacher of English and Drama. Her degree in Media Studies, alongside her NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, demonstrates strong subject knowledge in language, media, and communication. She has tutoring experience in both English and Media Studies and recently delivered a micro-teach in Drama, showing that she can plan and deliver structured lessons with clear learning outcomes.

Strengths
  • Subject expertise: Strong academic background in media, journalism, and English, providing breadth across creative and analytical disciplines.
  • Lesson delivery: In her micro-teach on drama (elements of voice), she presented clear objectives, a well-structured lesson, and engaging activities that helped students understand pitch, tone, and volume.
  • Safeguarding awareness: Experienced in safeguarding from roles in schools, FE, and outreach services; has completed formal training and understands procedures.
  • Empathy and pastoral support: Known for her patient and supportive manner, particularly in her roles as Learning Support Practitioner and school librarian, where she guided pupils and supported literacy development.
  • Reflective approach: Identifies areas for improvement such as marking and pedagogy and is open to feedback.
  • Professional communication: Experience in journalism and content creation has strengthened her written and verbal communication skills, which transfer effectively into teaching.

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