Steven Wade
My memory of school as a child:
I was lucky to attend three schools which all took a very rounded view of education. As a result I left with a very positive view of learning and of life in general, and with a broad range of interests - most of which I have managed to keep up with in adult life, although having three children has put a bit of dent in my leisure time
Why I got into teaching in the first place:
My school experiences, unsurprisingly led me to try teaching. Teaching was in fact my first job, working as an assistant in a French school. I found that I enjoyed the variety and the challenge of working with different types of children, and that their interests and enthusiasm helped fire mine. Teaching continues to be something that I enjoy, and unlike many Heads I still find time for it. Teaching allows me to connect with the children and I believe, in their eyes, it makes me a more approachable and helpful person
The best and worst of being a teacher:
The greatest thing about teaching is the capacity of a child to be excited and amazed, the thirst they have for new ideas and knowledge, and their general joie de vivre (rubbish term I know). The only negative of teaching is the occasional feeling that you are nagging rather than explaining!
My proudest moment in teaching:
Each time a child says they have enjoyed being taught by me
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Steven Wade
My memory of school as a child:
I was lucky to attend three schools which all took a very rounded view of education. As a result I left with a very positive view of learning and of life in general, and with a broad range of interests - most of which I have managed to keep up with in adult life, although having three children has put a bit of dent in my leisure time
Why I got into teaching in the first place:
My school experiences, unsurprisingly led me to try teaching. Teaching was in fact my first job, working as an assistant in a French school. I found that I enjoyed the variety and the challenge of working with different types of children, and that their interests and enthusiasm helped fire mine. Teaching continues to be something that I enjoy, and unlike many Heads I still find time for it. Teaching allows me to connect with the children and I believe, in their eyes, it makes me a more approachable and helpful person
The best and worst of being a teacher:
The greatest thing about teaching is the capacity of a child to be excited and amazed, the thirst they have for new ideas and knowledge, and their general joie de vivre (rubbish term I know). The only negative of teaching is the occasional feeling that you are nagging rather than explaining!
My proudest moment in teaching:
Each time a child says they have enjoyed being taught by me
Email Steven Wade