James Drew

Outside of education and work, my interests are mainly within music and the skills that come with it. Playing in numerous bands, I have learnt teamwork and communication skills between me and my bandmates, whilst also having problem solving skills through my interest in music engineering and technology. Additionally, my time management between my education, bands and work experience in the past has led me to being adaptable under tight circumstances as well as taking the initiative to organise myself.

Volunteer at Mossley Food Bank

• Volunteered to assist with the sorting and organisation of food donations
• Demonstrated reliability, organisation and strong communication skills as part of a team

Volunteer at Mossley Youth Club

• Volunteered to help within the kitchen and cleaning within the youth club
• Demonstrated an ability to work within and create a safe work environment

Lighting and Sound Engineer at The Vale (2025-12 – 2026-06)

• Work Experience done as a lighting and sound engineer within The Vale
• Demonstrated a willingness to work and learn to further my career, operated as part of a larger team when organising events

GCSE in 8 GCSEs including Maths and English – Mossley Hollins High School (2019-09 – 2024-08)

A Level and A Level equivalent BTECs in Music Performance, Music Production, English – Ashton Sixth Form College (2024-09 – 2026-08)