Dpty Grg

Art and Design teacher with experience across Key Stages 3 and 4 and a background in Fine Art specialising in Mixed Media. I enjoy creating inclusive classrooms where students feel confident to experiment, develop technical skills and express their creativity. Through practical demonstrations, clear routines and high expectations, I help students build confidence and make strong progress.

My experience includes teaching drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, photography and graphics alongside adapting learning to ensure all students are supported and challenged.

Teacher of Art and Design (ECT) - Swindon Academy - Swindon

(2025-09)

• Teach Art and Design across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver practical lessons using drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics and digital graphics with Adobe Photoshop.
• Adapt teaching through modelling, scaffolding and targeted support for SEND, EAL and disadvantaged students.
• Use formative and summative assessment to monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain positive behaviour through consistent routines and high expectations.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development and departmental projects.
• Lead an after-school Art Club, providing students with opportunities to develop practical skills, experiment with different media and explore their creativity beyond the curriculum.

PGCE Trainee Teacher - Preston Manor School

(2025-02 - 2025-06)

• Planned and delivered Art and Design lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Taught practical lessons using drawing, painting and mixed media.
• Used practical demonstrations and visual modelling to develop students confidence and technical skills.
• Differentiated learning to provide appropriate support and challenge for all learners.
• Used formative assessment and feedback to support student progress.

PGCE Trainee Teacher - St Mark's Catholic School

(2024-09 - 2025-02)

• Planned and delivered Art and Design lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Supported Year 11 students with one-to-one feedback to refine GCSE coursework and prepare for examinations.
• Adapted teaching to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities.
• Developed positive behaviour management strategies to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Supported the assessment and moderation of GCSE and A-Level coursework.
• Promoted creativity, independent thinking and creative risk-taking.
• Led an after-school Art Club, encouraging students to pursue independent creative projects and build confidence through practical art activities.

Art and Textiles Support Assistant - Brentside High School

(2024-03 - 2024-07)

Short-Term Experience

• Supported practical Art and Textiles lessons across KS3–KS5.
• Assisted students with coursework and practical techniques.
• Prepared classroom resources, specialist equipment and displays.

Event Decoration Business Owner - Self-employed

(2022 - 2024)

• Designed and installed creative visual displays for events.
• Developed strong skills in project management, visual design and creative problem-solving.
• Worked closely with clients to bring their ideas to life.

Customer Service and Retail Roles - Various Employers including River Island, The Range, WHSmith & B&Q

(2018 - 2022)

PGCE - Secondary Art & Design with QTS - University of Roehampton (2024-09 - 2025-06)

BA (Hons) - Fine Art Mixed Media - University of Westminster (2017-09 - 2021-06)

A-Levels - Fine Art, Textiles, BTEC Art & Design - Brentside High School Sixth Form (2015-09 - 2017-06)

GCSEs - 9 GCSEs including Mathematics, English, Art - Brentside High School (2010-09 - 2015-06)