personal statement drafting for UCAS based on high school as application is competetive

Why do you want to teach, what is your motivation? what has influenced your decision to teach?

As a teacher, I hope to be a role model to students, that gives them the education and encouragement required to result in a well earned sense of self worth within society (doing what they love, positive contributions to society etc skills used throughout life, )
I strive to give students technical progression, but also the understanding that their view and approach, has a distinct value and relevance. I intend to cultivate confidence through the refining of creative abilities, critical thinking and open mindedness, respect and trust in others.
A teacher has the unique opportunity to bring out the best in young people and I strongly believe that at a young age, creative subjects such as Art and Design technology are immeasurably vital in that they allow communication, expression and enjoyment (experimentation) which may be unachievable through other means. These subjects are so accessible: Any person can be creative, visualise and imagine. I would have no greater satisfaction than helping those ideas become tangible through honing and refining expressive creative skills in the classroom. When a young person sees their ideas come to life and become a visual that others can then understand and value, they can feel a sense of great achievement and self worth.
With this in mind I am applying for teacher training programmes that allow me to progress in the art an d design field.

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sourcing materials that make learning interesting)

I feel a deep satisfaction from the people around me doing well and achieving their goals, and nothing would give me greater pride and fulfilment than helping young people realise their abilities and unique yet valuable approaches, to a topic that centres around creative expression and skills.
Upon Reflection, my experiences throughout education significantly influenced my views and values as an adult, fundamentally creating the person I am today. Through education I have gained a sense of self and deepened my identity. This considered, I believe that the impact of a teacher in a young persons life is incomparably important.

What skills do you feel you have that will make you an effective teacher
provide evidence throughout that you have and how you gained these skills
organisation/ communication/empaty for young children/creativity resilience/enthusuasm, responsibikity/commitment to life long learning

I show organisation and time managament through my ability to achieve an upper class degree despite running a home, working, and raising a young and very happy child, competing in a range of sports and heading two teams. Something I am very proud of.
I have a unique empathy with young children in terms of care and understanding, as I myself had some trouble in school whereby I was bullied, having trouble at home etc. I may have an ability to identify certain elements in a persons behaviour through a sincere understanding of challenging behaviours etc. extra stimulation, tailored interests etc. perceptive and caring.
I will forever have resilience as it is just built into my nature. I am not comfortable while doing nothing, and strive under well managed pressures. My commitment to learning is life long, It will be something that forever educates me, as each encounter will be unique. the ever evolving areas of eductaion and the students themselves will give me the challenges i need to constantly progess and give me my own sense of achievement.









Your personal statement is crucial to the success of your application and must be well written and have a logical structure. It must also be mistake free, clearly demonstrate your reasons for choosing teaching and your commitment and suitability for it. Easier said than done in 47 lines – you have to make every word count! General tips:  Compose your statement in Word and cut and paste it in. Spell check and proof read it to make certain that it is word perfect. Personal statements with a poor level of written English will be rejected. Ensure it has a good structure with an introduction, a middle and a conclusion  To make sure that your statement fits into the space on the GTTR form practice writing it in: Verdana 12 this is the size and font used by GTTR.  Carefully read the instructions before you start. Read right through to the end of the form.  Get your final draft checked by a careers adviser if possible or by someone else who is knowledgeable in the area and whose judgement you trust.  Research the teacher training providers you are intending to apply for. Which skills / experience / qualifications do they place emphasis on in their course information?  Research the National Curriculum: www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/curriculum  Do not be tempted to copy another’s statement. The GTTR Similarity Detection Service is set up to spot any statement suspected of plagiarism. You have to demonstrate you reasons for wanting to teach, talk about the relevance of your previous education and experience, including school experience and other work with young people. Why do you want to teach? What is your motivation? What has influenced your decision to teach? Avoid saying “I like children”! What skills do you have that will make you an effective teacher? Consider what skills make up a good teacher and provide evidence throughout that you have these skills and how you have demonstrated/gained them. For example:  Organising skills  Communication skills  Empathy with young people  Creativity  Energy, resilience and enthusiasm  Responsibility  Commitment to life-long learning Why do you want to teach that age range/subject? This document is available in alternative formats – Please contact careers@mmu.ac.uk for details. 3 11/15 What interests and excites you about this subject or particular age range?  For primary you need to show an awareness of what you will be teaching and how your qualifications will assist.  For secondary in particular you need to show that you are passionate about your subject area and about transmitting that passion to the young people. Outline your experience in UK state schools Include time spent teaching, helping out, observing in schools. You should not just list what you did, but what you learnt. Admissions tutors are looking for your ability to reflect on your time in schools and analyse it. Show awareness of teachers’ roles and responsibilities including:-  Lesson-planning – short term and long term objectives.  Classroom organisation – how different activities work, teaching styles.  Classroom management – behaviour, groupings, resources, pastoral care.  Inclusion/diversity issues – how are special educational needs dealt with and pupils with English as an additional language? Also think about what you observed regarding:-  The role of ICT/whiteboards etc.  The National Curriculum, current national strategies.  How are parents included? Explain the relevance of your previous education How does your degree relate to the subject that you intend to teach? How would you make different subjects interesting? How will the skills and knowledge gained help you in the classroom? Are there any particular modules or projects that relate to the curriculum? Emphasise IT skills gained. If you have taken a non-National Curriculum degree but do have some National Curriculum subjects for A level if could be appropriate to talk about these. Do you have any other experience with young people of the relevant age? Have you done any: coaching, tutoring, mentoring, other work with children’s groups, e.g. Brownies etc.? Emphasise any leadership roles. Highlight any other relevant work Which transferable skills have you developed - e.g. planning, time management, teamwork, problem solving etc.? What are your hobbies and interests? Do you have any other skills that would be useful as a teacher - e.g. sport, music, art, language skills, drama, computing. What are your ambitions for your future in teaching? What is your goal for your teaching career? Where do you see yourself in the future? End on a high note ! The Work Experience Section Here you have space to outline paid and unpaid work experience. Make sure you mention everything particularly relevant for teaching. You can also list other paid part-time work here. Start with your most recent experience and work backwards chronologically. This section is set out as follows for each piece of experience









Show awareness of teachers’ roles and responsibilities including:-  Lesson-planning – short term and long term objectives.  Classroom organisation – how different activities work, teaching styles.  Classroom management – behaviour, groupings, resources, pastoral care.  Inclusion/diversity issues – how are special educational needs dealt with and pupils with English as an additional language?