Studied History, Birmingham
Taught - History
Now - Leadership Development Officer, Teach First.

I went to an under-performing school which failed most of my friends and family. Applying to Teach First was my way of giving something back. The school I was assigned to had two years left before closure; children’s expectations had hit rock bottom through no fault of their own, which made me determined to give them the best education I could.

When the GCSE results came in, it was the proudest I’ve ever been - 100% A*- C. including 7 As and 3B’s. I also coached the school football team, who had never won a game. When I took it over, we just needed to win one game to be the best in the school’s history - and we did!

I wanted to continue to make an impact on children’s education, after completing my two years teaching, so I applied to be a Leadership Development Officer for Teach First. The buzz I get from helping teachers and seeing children progress throughout the year makes me think I have the best job in the world.