Lizzie Webb is a primary school teacher, working with reception class EYFS at All Saints Primary School, Fulham.
Responsibilities
* Lizzie is head of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), phonics lead, and art/DT coordinator, emphasising the importance of teamwork despite working in a one-form entry school. Lizzie collaborates with nursery and year one teachers, blending shared ideas with individual classroom approaches.
* To become a teacher, you need to have GCSE level 4 and above in maths, English and science, followed by a degree and the relevant qualification for your area of teaching (QTS – qualified teacher status).
* Working hours are Monday to Friday, around 7.45 to 8am to start and usually finishing at around 4.30 to 5pm. There is some flexibility in planning and marking hours.
Career Progression
Teaching offers career progression from roles like hers to senior leadership positions, such as assistant head, deputy head, and head teacher.
Benefits
Benefits of being a teacher include generous holidays, flexible hours, and global job opportunities. Lizzie advises teachers to prioritise self-care and avoid stress, recognising that not everything can be accomplished in a single day.
#J-18808-Ljbffr