Teacher Career Case Studies

Lee Whitley - Maths Teacher at Elgin High School

After completing her sixth year at Lossiemouth High School, Lee went to dance college, taking an alternative route to become a Maths Teacher.

Katie Swinton - NQT Maths Teacher at Forres Academy

Katie Swinton admitted that her mum was right after undertaking her PGDE and becoming a Teacher.

Hayley Burns - Primary Teacher at West End Primary School

After completing secondary school, Hayley went to Strathclyde University to study Spanish and Politics gaining the chance to study and work abroad. After returning to live and work in Scotland, she made the decision to train as a Primary Teacher.

Craig Barron – Primary Teacher at Cullen Primary School

After completing his sixth year at Keith Grammar School, Craig went to Stirling University for 4 years to undertake Sports Studies. Several years after graduating, which included travel and work experience, Craig decided that he wanted to become a Teacher.

Chloe Webster – NQT Primary Teacher at Anderson’s Primary School

In Chloe’s final year at Webster’s High School in Kirriemuir, Angus she studied Higher Psychology which she absolutely loved and decided to pursue further education in this subject.

Anna Mulford – Secondary Music Teacher at Lossie High School

Anna wanted to become a Teacher for as long as she could remember and after having an inspiring experience of music in school, Anna developed a passion for music teaching.