By Dr Samantha Bullock
Dr Samantha Bullock participated in the School Experience Programme with Gorse SCITT. She then went on to apply for teacher training and is now a chemistry teacher. Here she reflects on her school experience and how it cemented her passion to become a teacher.
I was extremely lucky when I visited The Morley Academy to partake in the School Experience Programme. I experienced a variety unique activities including a Harry Potter themed day, where I had the amazing opportunity to handle ‘fantastic beasts’ such as snakes, lizards and tarantulas. I was also in school on the day of the solar eclipse which was an amazing experience to share with the young people at the Academy.
I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing science lessons with pupils of mixed ages and abilities — it gave me invaluable insight into what teaching really is all about.
During my visits I met with many experienced professionals who explained to me what teaching involves on a day-to-day basis. I was also able to liaise with trainees who were on the programme at the time and they gave me an idea of what I could expect in my training year.
I have been very fortunate since leaving the programme to secure employment as a Teacher of Science at The Ruth Gorse Academy and highly recommend accessing the School Experience Programme — each and every one of my experiences came together to cement my passion to become a teacher.
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