Ben Barley
Darlington,Durham
Summary
Skilled in breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps, with a solid academic background in Mathematics from Reading University. Leads engaging KS3 lessons for mixed-SEND cohorts, integrating tools like GeoGebra and multimedia techniques to support diverse learning needs. Passionate about empowering students through chess and intervention clubs, dedicated to nurturing a belief in their own problem-solving abilities.
Adaptable and driven individual, committed to fostering positive learning environment and inspiring students. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues and students. Eager to make meaningful impact in a Mathematics Teacher role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Level 6 or above qualifications
Work history
Trainee Teacher
NELT School Centred Initial Teacher Training
Peterlee, Durham
2025.09 - 2026.01
Sep 2025-Dec 2025 | Teesdale School & Sixth Form (main placement):
- Planned & delivered full KS3 curriculum for three classes (~75 pupils).
- - Applied Mayer's multimedia principles to limit cognitive load for 70% SEND class.
- - Helped run chess club and maths problems club.
- - Helped in school production pit band (using synthesizer keyboard to control SFX)
Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 | Macmillan Academy (Contrasting Placement):
Current Placement
Instructor
Junsui Karate Shotokan Durham
2021.09 - 2026.01
- - Lead three sessions/week ages 4-55; coach regional competitors; use questioning & formative assessment aligned to mastery maths style
Cover Supervisor
Teaching Personnel
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Supplied at many schools spanning the North East region, teaching student bodies with vastly varied demographics.
- Reintegrated students into mainstream lessons as Isolation Supervisor.
- Delivered KS3 and KS4 SOL as Cover Supervisor.
- Dealt with many vastly different behaviour management situations.
- Sep 2024-Oct 2024 | Teaching Personnel Newton Aycliffe, Isolation Room Supervisor
- - Re-integrated 40+ pupils into mainstream lessons using targeted numeracy packs
Education
BSc (Hons) - Mathematics - 2:2
University of Reading
Reading 2021.09 - 2024.07
Advanced Levels - Physics, Mathematics, Psychology
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Darlington 2019.09 - 2021.07
General Certificate of Secondary Education - Combined Science, Maths, English Language
Hummersknott Academy
Darlington 2014.09 - 2019.07
QTS & PGCE Secondary Mathematics - PGCE Mathematics
North East Learning Trust
2025.09 -
Skills
- Programming languages: Python, C#, R
- Mathematical software: Matlab, Octave, SAS
- Web development: HTML
- Data visualization: Geogebra, Desmos, Manim
- Pedagogical strategies
- Abstract idea communication
- Conflict resolution and restorative justice
- Classroom management techniques
- Adaptability in teaching styles
- Instructional designing
Affiliations
- Table Top Role Playing Games (Dungeons and Dragons)
- Walking in nature
- Open water swimming
Certification
Introduction to Cybersecurity - Codecademy Certification
Learn the Bash Line - Codecademy Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QTS & PGCE Secondary Mathematics - PGCE Mathematics
North East Learning Trust
2025.09 -
Trainee Teacher
NELT School Centred Initial Teacher Training
2025.09 - 2026.01
Cover Supervisor
Teaching Personnel
2024.09 - 2025.07
Instructor
Junsui Karate Shotokan Durham
2021.09 - 2026.01
BSc (Hons) - Mathematics - 2:2
University of Reading
2021.09 - 2024.07
Advanced Levels - Physics, Mathematics, Psychology
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
2019.09 - 2021.07
General Certificate of Secondary Education - Combined Science, Maths, English Language
Hummersknott Academy
2014.09 - 2019.07