ANTHONY CAMERON
Summary
I am a qualified secondary teacher (QTS) with nearly two years’ experience teaching English in a UK comprehensive secondary school and a total of three years’ experience working within the UK education system. Alongside this, I bring over twelve years’ international experience as an EAL teacher, primarily in China, working with learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. I have experience teaching English to GCSE level and supporting EAL learners’ access to the wider curriculum. My practice is underpinned by a strong understanding of UK safeguarding procedures, pastoral responsibilities, and inclusive classroom practice. I am an effective communicator with proven adaptability, developed through extensive overseas experience. I am proficient in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese, enabling me to support EAL learners and communicate across cultures effectively.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work history
English teacher
Aureus
Didcot, Oxfordshire
2024.09 - Current
- Deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a comprehensive secondary school setting, ensuring lessons are engaging, well-structured, and aligned with the national curriculum.
- Plan, prepare, and adapt schemes of work and lesson materials to meet the needs of learners of varying abilities, including SEND and EAL students.
- Assess, mark, and provide constructive feedback on student work in line with school assessment policies, supporting pupil progress and attainment.
- Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour using effective behaviour management strategies consistent with whole-school policies.
- Act as a Coaching Group Tutor, taking responsibility for students’ pastoral care, attendance, wellbeing, and academic progress; delivering tutor-time activities and maintaining regular communication with parents and carers.
- Monitor and track student progress, contributing to data collection, reports, and review meetings.
- Build positive relationships with students to create a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
- Support whole-school initiatives and enrichment activities, including assemblies, school events, and extracurricular programmes.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the English department and wider school community to share best practice and support curriculum development.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote student welfare in line with school policies and statutory guidance.
Enhanced Cover Supervisor
Newton Abbot College
Newton Abbot
2023.10 - 2026.01
- The enhanced cover supervisor role is divided into two key roles. Firstly to deal with any unplanned absences for the day, arranging cover for teachers who are unable to come to work, then input the absences into SIMS enabling cover teachers to access class charts and records. I am also responsible for ensuring all cover teachers have the correct registers and cover material for the day, this means communication between departments and heads of learning is critical.
- I am also employed as a cover teacher, I am teaching students to GCSE level on a wide range of subjects however for the last 2 months I have taken on long-term cover for 1 year 7 English class, Values and Ethics, and GCSE business. Classroom management is key in these classes as is the ability to communicate the lesson objectives to the class.
- I have also taken on long-term cover and pastoral responsibilities. I have taken on long term cover for one teacher out for several months, I am responsible for teaching not only her class subjects but also taking on her tutor group. This has allowed me to get to know the students better and be more involved in the lives of the students and the values the school is trying to instil.
Senior Teacher
Oxford Spires International
Oxford
2023.06 - 2023.08
- The Senior Teacher is responsible for guiding and supporting teaching staff and maintaining the high standards of English tuition that Oxford Spires International strives to deliver to ensure that each student has a safe, enjoyable and beneficial summer school experience.
- In this role I was the head of the EAL teaching department, I organised timetables, and daily meetings and offered training to ensure standards were met for the duration of the course.
ESL Teacher
Xin Cheng Primary School
Nanjing
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Roles: I am responsible for preparing and teaching English to primary school students in grades 1 and 2 in accordance with the Chinese based curriculum. Classes consist of approximately 40 students for a duration of 45 minutes each.
Manager - ESL Teacher/ Course Developer
Cameron English
Nanjing
2019.01 - 2023.01
- I am the co-founder of an English training centre for children between the ages of 4-18. As part of this role, I acted as course developer and English teacher. I was responsible for choosing and adapting a multi-level curriculum aiding Chinese children to learn both oral and written English. I am also responsible for administering classes and training staff. I am responsible for the health and well-being of my students and staff.
ESL Teacher
Meten English Training Centre
Nanjing
2013.01 - 2018.01
- Meten is an English training centre for adults. In this role I was responsible for delivering the Meten English syllabus to adults wishing to learn English as a foreign language. I was also responsible for creating additional classes (English corner) and also presenting workshops and aiding in training of new teachers to the school.
- Maintained detailed, accurate class administration including lesson preparation, class registration and feedback.
ESL Teacher
English First
Nanjing
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Created and executed engaging ESL lesson plans for students of different age ranges and abilities.
- Maintained detailed, accurate class administration including lesson preparation, class registration and feedback.
Assistant warehouse manager
Go Outdoors, Bristol
Bristol
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Roles: I was responsible for receiving deliveries and maintaining an accurate inventory using SIMs management system. I was also in charge of dealing with stock discrepancies and returned goods.
- I was in constant communication with buyers and suppliers to discuss stock levels and discrepancies.
- I was in charge of directing a small number of staff and enabling the smooth running of the warehouse.
Education
Qualified Teacher Status - Education
University of Reading
Reading 2025.01 - 2025.05
Bachelor of Arts - Mandarin Chinese Language
Nanjing University
NanjingHSK - Mandarin Chinese Language proficiency test
Cambridge Delta - Diploma in ESL
Teacher Knowledge Test - undefined
University of Cambridge
IELTS Teaching certificate - undefined
London Teacher Training College
A-Levels - Psychology, Geography, Film studies
Skills
Qualified teacher status (QTS) with 14 years of secondary teaching
Specialist knowledge in English language teaching
EAL pedagogy and second language acquisition
Cambridge English qualifications preparation
Classroom and behaviour management
Support for EAL learners' academic progress
Pastoral care for vulnerable pupils
Safeguarding procedures knowledge
Curriculum development for EAL learners
Collaborative team leadership
Digital tools for planning and assessment
Mandarin Chinese reading and writing proficiency
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
I am a keen sports fan and like to participate a range of different sports including football, rugby, running and swimming. I am currently part of a local football team and help out with team meetings and training sessions. I love swimming, particularly distance and open water swimming and have previously coached as a volunteer. I also enjoy winter swimming, preparing both mental and physical aspects of dealing with cold water training.
Timeline
Qualified Teacher Status - Education
University of Reading
2025.01 - 2025.05
English teacher
Aureus
2024.09 - Current
Enhanced Cover Supervisor
Newton Abbot College
2023.10 - 2026.01
Senior Teacher
Oxford Spires International
2023.06 - 2023.08
ESL Teacher
Xin Cheng Primary School
2021.01 - 2023.01
Manager - ESL Teacher/ Course Developer
Cameron English
2019.01 - 2023.01
ESL Teacher
Meten English Training Centre
2013.01 - 2018.01
ESL Teacher
English First
2011.01 - 2013.01
Assistant warehouse manager
Go Outdoors, Bristol
2011.01 - 2013.01
HSK - Mandarin Chinese Language proficiency test
Cambridge Delta - Diploma in ESL
Teacher Knowledge Test - undefined
University of Cambridge
IELTS Teaching certificate - undefined
London Teacher Training College
A-Levels - Psychology, Geography, Film studies
Bachelor of Arts - Mandarin Chinese Language
Nanjing University