Kieran Edwards Kieran Edwards is currently training with Ormiston Teacher Training in Norfolk and has already completed two of his three placements in Ormiston schools. This September, he will be joining Cliff Park Ormiston Academy as a newly qualified English teacher. Kieran’s drive to teach stems from a deep belief in the transformative power of… Read More »Case study: Kieran Edwards
Toni Hughes Before joining the Ormiston Teacher Training programme, Toni, 27, completed a degree in sport, exercise and nutrition. With a strong belief in the power of movement to support not only physical health but also emotional growth and confidence, she was drawn to a teaching career that allows her to share that passion with… Read More »Case study: Toni Hughes
Joshua Drakard Joshua Drakard’s path into teaching has been shaped by a lifelong passion for engineering and a deep-rooted commitment to service and community. A Repair Industrialisation Engineer by background, Joshua previously worked for a global aerospace company, specialising in the maintenance of aircraft components. Alongside his professional career, Joshua has spent over a decade… Read More »Case study: Joshua Drakard
Alfie Benson Alfie, 21, is currently training with Ormiston Teacher Training and will be joining the staff team at an outstanding school locally, following the completion of his programme. He studied mathematics at the University of Essex, where his passion for education grew during a final-year research project. Outside the classroom, Alfie has been involved… Read More »Case Study: Alfie Benson
Fraser Dodds Fraser Dodds, 24, grew up in south Suffolk and initially pursued a career in electronic engineering, specialising in designing and testing printed circuit boards. However, he soon realised that he craved a more social and interactive role, one where he could make a tangible difference in people’s lives. With a passion for problem-solving… Read More »Case Study: Fraser Dodds
Hazel-Rose Cubbage Hazel-Rose Cubbage, 25, is a trainee science teacher specialising in Biology as part of the 2025 cohort. Before embarking on her teaching journey, she pursued two forensic science degrees at Liverpool John Moores University, where she contributed to a published paper. She also gained valuable experience through an internship with the police and… Read More »Case Study: Hazel-Rose Cubbage
Megan Rowley Megan Rowley, 34, began her journey into teaching with a passion for helping students reach their “lightbulb moments.” Raised on Mersea Island and now a mother of two, Megan’s career has always centered around education. She has worked as an SEN LSA, Teaching Assistant, HLTA, and Learning Support Assistant, gaining invaluable experience across… Read More »Case Study: Megan Rowley
Harpinder Walia Harpinder Walia, aged 50+, embarked on a career change with the goal of making a meaningful impact on the next generation. Having spent years in the private sector, securing international contracts in the power and petrochemical industries, Harpinder gained valuable insights into different cultures through extensive travel. After a long career in the… Read More »Case Study: Harpinder Walia
Armani Wilson Armani Wilson, 23, began her journey into teaching with a deep love for creativity and a desire to support young people. Having earned a degree in Illustration, she knew she wanted a career that would allow her to inspire creativity in others. While studying at university, she worked as a lifeguard, where she… Read More »Case Study: Armani Wilson
Jayne Startin-Bailey Jayne Startin-Bailey, aged 22, began her journey into education with a passion for creativity and a desire to make a positive difference in young people’s lives. Growing up in Staffordshire, Jayne’s love for crafts and baking shaped her path, leading her to pursue a degree in Bakery and Patisserie at university. It was… Read More »Case Study: Jayne Startin-Bailey
