Teaching is a career that’s right for a lot of people. But don’t take our word for it, ask the people in the know.
Their journey and experiences could be very similar to yours.
Find out what teaching could teach you
Catriona Gardiner
Health and Food Technology Teacher
West Calder High School
“That building relationships and trust is the most important part of teaching.”
Kenneth Drummond
Principal Teacher - Mathematics and Technologies
Armadale Academy
“That you can genuinely work in a profession where every day is different from the next.” ”
Nadia Farooq
Biology Teacher
West Calder High School
“To better understand children with Additional Support Needs.”
Chris Smith
Maths Teacher
Grange Academy
“That every day as a teacher is different but each one has its own highlights.”
Sharon Ramsay
Drama Teacher
West Calder High School
“I’ve learned to expect the unexpected and to always have a backup plan for every lesson! Especially these past 2 years.”
Stuart Robertson
Modern Languages Teacher (French)
West Calder High School
“The importance of having a positive relationship with pupils, having a good rapport with them is half the battle.”
Nahid Aslam
Secondary Supply Teacher
Portobello High School
“The importance of having good role models.”
Blair Minchin
Primary Teacher/Middle Leader
Victoria Primary School
“That every child; every lesson; every day is unique and filled with opportunity.”
Suzie Hurley
Modern Languages Teacher (French and German)
West Calder High School
“To challenge myself to constantly think creatively at all times to optimise pupil engagement.”
Chris Dunn
Computer Science Teacher
West Calder High School
“To always do what you say you are going to do”
Liz Deighton
Computer Science Teacher
Boroughmuir High School
“That every child is different and every child can reach their own goals.”
Calum Robinson
Computer Science Teacher
West Calder High School
“That young people are all unique and that within a class of 20, you need to have 20 different approaches to anything.”
Hayley Richards
Business Education Teacher
Portobello High School
“That you never stop learning.”
Sam Hogarth
Music Teacher
West Calder High School
“To understand more about myself than I ever thought before.”