Thatho Thwala

Dedicated and highly qualified Health and Social Care Specialist Educator with MA in Education and QTS. Demonstrated expertise across Key Stages 3–5, T-Levels, CACHE (L2/L3), BTEC, and Higher Education. Skilled at adapting quickly to diverse learning environments, fostering inclusive classrooms, and delivering rigorous, student-centered instruction that elevates educational outcomes.

Adaptable and accomplished in secondary and FE settings, with complementary teaching experience in Religious Education and Food & Nutrition.

Health & Social Care Teacher & College Lecturer - Newcastle College, Bede College, South Tyneside College, Cramlington Learning Village, Harton Academy & Partner Institutions

(2014-11)

Deliver high-quality instruction across T-Level Health, Level 2 & 3 CACHE, BTEC, and Higher Education Health modules, consistently driving strong student attainment. Seamlessly step into varied educational settings (KS3, KS4, KS5, and FE colleges), rapidly establishing positive classroom management and maintaining instructional continuity. Provide flexible cross-curricular cover and instruction in Religious Education (KS2–4) and Food & Nutrition (KS2–4), enriching student engagement.

Youth Worker - Train to Be

(2017-08 - 2020-08)

Higher Education Support Worker - Sunderland University

(2012-01 - 2013-12)

Teaching Assistant - Plains Farm Primary School

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

M.A.

• Education - Durham University (2021-01)

PGCE - Young People & Adult Learning Specialists (QTS) - Teesside University (2014-01 - 2015-12)

B.A. (Hons) - Sociology - Sunderland University (2009-01 - 2013-12)

Higher Education Foundation Course (HEFC) - Kenton & Heaton Manor College (2005-01 - 2009-12)