So to recap, I volunteered for a charity, went to uni, worked as a youth group assistant, taught in France for a year and then became lead film mentor at Macrobert. Sounds like a lot when you put it like that does it not? (I didn't even mention that I got a First for my degree - not that I am bragging I just don't get much of an opportunity to tell people so I am running with it here)
The next part of the blog will explain more recent experience or my "Post Stirling days". I have always been following two paths in my working life. My film and media career is one path and my youth work career the other. I have been very fortunate in that these paths have crossed on several occasions, leading to some enjoyable and noteworthy experiences. However after working as Sales Manager at Macrobert for some time, I managed to get a job working for a very well respected Arts and Entertainment Magazine in Edinburgh, propelling me far down the Media path. I jumped at the opportunity and have not regretted it since.
However, in this job I don't have the opportunity to work with young people, and can't really do much in my spare time as the job is quite demanding. This absence has allowed me to realise that Youth work, and working with children is my real passion and it is something that I need to pursue for career fulfilment (cue emotional, uplifting music to really hammer home my life changing realisation).
I have now decided to apply for the one year course at Murray house in Primary School teaching. I feel that I already have a wealth of experience but understand that the course is extremely difficult to get on to, and I do not for a minute want to rest on my laurels. I had heard that you would not be considered for the course without Primary School classroom experience, so I made a huge decision to go part time at work to allow me to gain experience.
The work experience in a Primary School has been such a valuable experience and I can completely see now why it is essential to have spent some time in a School before applying for the course. I have learned so much from my time in the Primary school, from things like structure of lessons to how to cope with certain situations. I feel this experience will stand me in good stead for my future career.
I have also recently started working with a local Cubs group. I have been actively involved with getting the group off the ground in the local area, and we are looking to start the group in September.
The most recent thing I am looking to help out with is swimming classes for Primary aged children at my local fitness centre. I feel this will give me another form of experience that I have not had much of before. I love sport and live a very active lifestyle so it will be great to channel this enthusiasm in to working with children in a similar area.
So all that remains now, after all this experience and 2 lengthy blog posts, is to apply for the course, get an interview, pass that with flying colours, become the best teacher in the world and live a happy contented life. Not that much to ask is it?
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