Being part of a diverse and creative outward looking staff at Langley Park Girls School has enabled me to greatly develop as a subject leader. Excellent CPD opportunities and strong line management have helped me to build my knowledge and experience of leadership. I feel fully supported in my endeavours to develop a vibrant, creative and modern teaching and learning environment which offers our staff and students excellent lifelong experiences and knowledge.

Over the years I have been able to work on an number of diverse Art related projects from working in the community with our students on mural projects, aiding our students to become teachers themselves, teaching primary school students, and even being partnered with a school in Lagos Nigeria via the British Council and working there for a period of time. All of these amazing opportunities have always been fully encouraged, supported and nurtured by leadership, with its commitment to widening our students’ respect of, and understanding of, our local and wider community.

At LPGS there exists a strong culture of respect and understanding between staff and students which forms the platform for sound teaching and learning where all are able to get on with their daily business in a productive and effective manner without distractions.

What I noticed when I first began my teaching career at Langley as an NQT was that the students are all willing and ready to learn. Furthermore, the staff have been really supportive in each new phase in my career. I have achieved a lot in my first two years of teaching with help and guidance from the staff, as well as being a dedicated English Teacher I have also adopted a pastoral role and work with a brilliant pastoral and SEND team, which makes the job that much easier.