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What makes a good teacher at Bedales Prep?
Someone who wants to develop meaningful relationships with their students and values the difference this makes in the classroom. You also must be high energy, enthusiastic and willing to jump in and give anything a go!
What are you trying to encourage and instil in your students?
I encourage students to be resilient, to maintain a curiosity about the world around them, and to feel confident and proud of who they are.
In your opinion, what makes Bedales Prep special?
The ethos of the school really is at the heart of everything that happens here. The relationships within the community are incredibly special and the and the sense of teamwork and shared purpose is felt every day.
What is your best memory of Bedales Prep?
Helping a chicken to cross the road…well…the car-park!
Who or what inspires you?
Since joining Bedales, I have been continually inspired by my colleagues. The breadth of talent, interests and achievements across the staff team is remarkable, and I learn something new from them every day.
Tell us something not a lot of people know about you.
My first teaching experience was in Fiji with a class of about 50 children and very few resources. It taught me early on the importance of creativity and adaptability in a classroom, as well as making me very grateful for the resources available to us back at home.