Natalie C.
About me
| Natalie C. | |
| Biology | |
| Ecology and Environmental Management | |
| Research Postgraduate | |
| James | |
| 2012 | |
| United Kingdom |
My employment
| Teacher of Biology | |
| King David High School | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Education | |
| Medium-size business (50-249 employees) | |
| 2013 |
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A day in the life of a Teacher of Biology in the United Kingdom
Keep working hard and it will work out in the end.
Briefly describe the organisation you work for
11-18 high achieving school in the centre of Manchester
What do you do?
Subject lead for Biology in a medium sized school. Teaching, writing schemes of work and management of a small department
Reflecting upon your past employment and education, what led you to your current career choice?
Realising I didn’t want to give up Biology
Is your current job sector different from what you thought you would enter when you graduated?
Not exactly, but I did fall into it
Describe your most memorable day at work
Year 11 and year 13 leaving days, the thank yous, the joy and the relief that studying is almost over for those students
Are there any challenges associated with your job?
Many! Teenagers, parents and marking!
What’s your work environment and culture like?
Teamwork and lots of organisation
What extracurricular activities did you undertake at university and what transferable skills did you develop through these?
James College Netball Captain, I still play netball and coach at a local level.
What would you like to do next with your career?
Continue to develop my role within the department
What top tips do you have for York students preparing for today’s job market and life after graduation?
Keep working hard and it will work out in the end
What topics from students are you happy to answer questions on?
Education, teaching, Biology, life in Manchester
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