Upper Key Stage 2 Team

I have been working in schools since 2007.

As a teacher, I particularly like the fact that every day is different; one day children are investigating in Science whereas another day children could be researching historical facts or problem solving in maths.

I enjoy learning new skills and researching different interesting facts and activities so as to make my lessons fun. I also enjoy watching children progress -  the "aha moment" is priceless when a child finally understands what you've been teaching. You can see it on their faces, and you know you've opened a door in their minds that might otherwise have remained closed.

One word to describe me as a professional would be 'dedicated'.

 

I have been working in schools since 2007. 

I like it that every day is different.  We work on so many different things, with so many different people: children, parents, colleagues and other adults.  It's always a challenge, so gets your brain thinking about solving problems.  I like working at Valley View because the children and staff are so friendly, willing to learn and progress.

The best thing is watching pupils' confidence in their abilities grow... and the funniest (and scariest) moment was chasing a dog through classrooms, the hall and corridors.  Every day is different!

The word that describes me as a professional?  'Active'.

 

I have worked in school since 2012.

I like the different everyday challenges working in school brings and the enjoyment of seeing children happy and learning.

My favourite moments are when children have struggled with a task for a while but still persevered on, the moment they understand how to do it and can then do it independently is fantastic.  To me the best moments working in school are seeing the children achieving,  learning and smiling.

The word to describe me as a professional: 'Dedicated'.

 

 

I have been working in schools since 2011.

I like the variety that comes with being a primary school teacher. You can re-enact a Roman battle, write a discussion about refugees, solve a maths puzzle and create a musical all in the space of a day! I have always loved learning and hope to instil this attitude in the children I teach. Seeing a class of children fully engaged in their lesson makes me very proud. 

My funniest moments whilst working in schools are when I've taken part in the 'staff act' at school talent shows. My highlights include a Spice Girls tribute and a dance to 'What does the fox say?'

Which one word describes me as a professional? Whole-hearted.

 

I have been working in schools since 2010.

I enjoy a new challenge everyday and that no day is the same.

I love the ethos at Valley View and the community spirit that everyone shares.

There are lots of things that make me laugh but mostly it is the children with their wit, curiosity and their ability to change your whole day with just one smile.

One word to describe myself would be 'Dependable'.

 

 

I have worked in schools for 14 years.

What I love about my job is that every day is so different.  I love the smiles and hugs I receive from the children and the feeling of achievement when you have worked with the children and they finally get it!

I think one of the best things for me was when I worked in a Year 6 class and after SATs, the children formed a company to raise funds for a final day trip to the seaside.  They did bob-a-job week, bun sales, ice-cream sales and much more.  They raised enough money for a trip to Filey.  It was an amazing day and a great trip for their final days together as a class.

A word to describe me: ‘Affable’.

 

I have been working in schools for a while, but September 2018 will be my first year teaching as a 'proper teacher'.

One thing I love about teaching is that every single day is different. You can never predict which direction a lesson may go because of the children's questions and interests about a topic!

The best thing is seeing the children progress. Watching the children and seeing their facial expressions when they finally understand a tricky concept that we have been working on is the best feeling!

One word to describe me as a professional is 'dedicated'. 

 

I’ve  worked in schools as a parent helper while my daughter was young, and now for 12 years as a “proper job!”

I love being part of a team that makes a difference.

The best thing is watching children’s confidence grow, having been part of the process.  The funniest thing is the things children write or say eg. spelling mistakes (unrepeatable on a family website!)

A word to describe me? 'Ace' – I checked in a thesaurus!  It does come under professional!

 

 

 

 

I have been working in schools since 2007. 

I love the wide variety of children and age ranges that I get to work with through out the school. Everybody in the school helps and supports each other, and will do so with a smile on their face.  

Working in a school means there are fantastic, funny and inspiring moments every day. It's hard to choose one in particular.

A good word to describe me would be 'Dependable'.

 

 

  

 

I have been working in schools since 2015 (as an 'official teacher') or since 2012 if you count training years too!

One thing I love about teaching is the variety that every day brings. One hour you can be teaching about the Rivers of the world, then in the next hour you can be learning how to using coding software on the computer! You can also always count on the children to bring variety to your day as you never quite know which direction their inquisitive minds will take the learning. 

One of the funniest things that has happened to me as a teacher is on many occasions being mistaken as one of the children in the class! At 5ft tall, you easily blend into a crowd of Key Stage 2 children!

The one word that describes me as a professional is 'energetic'.

 

I have worked in schools since 2002, and I've been at Valley View since we opened in 2006.

My job is challenging, exciting and fun. No two days are ever the same. 

At Valley View I appreciate the support and enthusiasm that each and every staff member shares with one another. I feel lucky and proud that I can work with children of all ages and always feel welcomed by them when entering their classrooms. I appreciate the fact that my professional development is important to the management team, who support and encourage requests for training courses to further develop my skills.

The funniest thing that has happened was when we had an Art Week in school. Mrs Dowling had several large tins of emulsion paint in the boot of her car, she asked me to take the four tins upstairs. Well, I didn't actually get to the landing because I suddenly noticed that as I climbed each step the tins had been knocking against my hips, and as Mrs Dowling later admitted, "The lids hadn't been put back on properly" therefore each and every step -carpeted- had been covered in paint! (I'm not sure that Mrs Griggs and Mr Richards find this funny - yet!).

A word to describe me: 'Enthusiastic'.  

 

I've worked in schools since 1991... and started here in January 2012.

I love the "awe and wonder" moments when children learn something new.  

I was once mistaken for one of the children on a school trip and was told, "You're a confident little madam, maybe you should wait for your teacher to come and sign you all in!" (at a museum )

A word to describe me is: 'Caring'.

 

 

 

 

I have been working at Valley View Primary for 3 years teaching Spanish to children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.

The children are always very keen to learn and enthusiastic, especially when we are singing our favourite songs in Spanish. They always enjoy our role play drama activities.

I enjoyed our Spanish Day when in assembly all the children sang our Greeting song – ‘Buenas dias!’

A word to describe me: 'Organised'!

 

 

  

I have worked in schools since 2009.

I like my job because of the children and their enthusiasm - you never know where a lesson may go because of their questions about a topic. 

One of best things that has happened since working in a school is watching my class perform Hamlet at the Carriageworks Theatre.

The word that describes me as a professional: 'Committed'.

 

 

 

I have been working in schools since 2012.

The best thing about working in a school is that every single day is different so it never gets boring! I know that the children are always going to make me laugh.

The best thing that has happened to me whilst working in a school is taking part in the Shakespeare Schools Festival. I have never been so nervous, excited and petrified for the children I have worked with. It was a roller-coaster of emotions (for me and the children) throughout the rehearsal process and we had quite a few wobbles along the way. On the night they absolutely blew me away and I was so proud watching them from the side of the stage, so much so I made a few chuckle whilst I was jumping around like a lunatic when they were remembering everything we had worked on! I have never been so full of pride for a group of children I have worked with. Definitely a highlight for my teaching career so far!

The word to describe me: 'Dedicated'.

  

I've been working in schools for four and a half years.

I love working in schools because I love working with children and learning new things every day. I love that every day is different.

Valley View School is a fantastic place to work because of our children and staff, who work together to learn and care for each other.

My funniest memory is when my class managed to persuade myself and lots of other Valley View staff to have cold custard poured all over our heads in front of the rest of the school! 

A word to describe me is 'Kind'.

 

 

 

I have worked at Valley View for ten years.

The best thing about my job is that no two days are the same.

I have thought about my funniest moment and there are too many to recall as I laugh every day.

A word to describe me would be 'Determined'.