Production Assistant (Radio Training and Religious Broadcasting), Production Assistant (Talks and Docs), Researcher
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I have a passion for learning and for meeting people. When I volunteered in Hospital Radio, I became interested in developing my knowledge of systems and protocols; my work with estate agents and solicitors helped me to understand the legal implications of contracts and employment. I was lucky enough to spend many hours researching for my MA (with practical experience and critical approaches).
Posts in education included drama and literature, as well as drafting for presentations at meetings. Research is a favourite occupation, whether history, literacy, literature, drama or broadcasting. This is where I spend my free time!
I enjoy living and working in rural Shropshire. I'm interested in the ways our community has changed and grown in the last two decades with challenges for new residents and a rising tide of visitors in summer. I like to be involved in creative endeavours, applying both pragmatic and clerical skills to support projects.
I am organised and prompt, with confidence in writing and speaking after working in media, legal and teaching environments. I am also used to dealing with sensitive issues and documents, I have qualifications in several aspects of office life.
Production Assistant (Radio Training and Religious Broadcasting), Production Assistant (Talks and Docs), Researcher at BBC Radio (1984-01 – 1988-12)
Secretary to Senior Criminal Partner at Harbottle and Lewis, Solicitors (1988-01 – 1990-12)
Reporter for local paper; co-founder and organiser for ESL playgroup; director of Youth Drama group at Career break (1991-01 – 1997-12)
Drama and Media teacher to Secondary students at Stanground College (1997-01 – 2002-12)
teaching to GCSE level
Drama teacher, becoming Head of Drama KS3 at Ailwyn School (2002-01 – 2005-12)
teaching A Level
Teacher of Drama, English and Media at Abbey School (2005-01 – 2007-12)
after schools merged
English and Drama teacher at Sir Harry Smith Community College (2007-01 – 2011-12)
11-18 with responsibility as head of A Level moderation and G&T development
Teacher of English and Drama at Sixth Form College at Ludlow College (2011-01 – 2013-12)
English teacher at Ludlow School (2013-01 – 2014-12)
11-16 (1 year contract)
English teacher, Drama teacher KS3 at Oldbury Wells School (2014-01 – 2025-12)
11-16
Shop volunteer at British Red Cross (2025-10 – Present)
Running the shop one day each week from October 2025
O Levels in English, English Literature, Music, French, History, German, RE, Maths, Physics – Crewe Grammar School for Girls (1972-01 – 1977-12)
A Levels in English Literature (A *), Music (B), French (B) – South Cheshire College of Further Education (1977-01 – 1979-12)
BA Degree (Hons) in English Literature – Manchester University (1980-01 – 1983-12)
Dip RSA in Law (Dist), Communications, Business Practice, Administration – Chester College of Further Education (1983-01 – 1984-12)
PGCE (Secondary Education) in English and Drama – Department of Education, Oxford University (1991-01 – 1991-12)
MA in Shakespeare and Performance – Shakespeare Institute, Birmingham University (2011-01 – 2014-12)
