Gary Clark
Bath
Summary
Trainee Teacher of Design & Technology (Product Design specialism) with strong Food Technology knowledge and experience across KS3-KS5.
Experience across DT workshops, professional kitchens and summer camp leadership has shaped teaching practices around clear modelling and consistent routines.
Through reflection and forward thinking, the constant pursuit of feedback has led to quick developments in professional practice.
Facing personal challenges as a student has influenced teaching with empathy and patience, helping pupils feel capable and proud of what they can achieve.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Trainee teacher
Hanham Woods Academy
2026.01 - 2026.01
- Teaching GCSE DT and Food & Nutrition, leading coursework support and exam preparation.
- Leading KS3 projects that include workshop practicals and theory.
- Co-leading tutor time alongside my mentor.
- Engaging in weekly CPD, reflecting on feedback and implementing changes in subsequent lessons.
Chef de Partie
Homewood Hotel & Spa
2025.08 - 2026.01
- Managing my own section, maintaining high standards for quality, consistency and timing.
- Maintaining strong food hygiene standards, allergen control and safe working routines.
- Communicating clearly with my team to deliver a Michelin customer experience.
- Training and supporting junior staff, modelling processes and reinforcing standards.
Trainee teacher
Bradley Stoke Community School
2025.09 - 2025.12
- Worked through key coursework stages with Year 13 DT groups, helping them refine ideas, develop in progress and finalise their products.
- Taught KS3 Art lessons, using modelling and success criteria to support confident outcomes.
- Led KS3 Food practicals, delivering clear demonstrations and maintaining strong hygiene and safety routines.
- Designed and delivered KS3 Electronics lessons for the Olympus Academy Trust's new scheme of work, using physical components alongside Tinkercad to model and test circuits.
- Supported a school trip to London, leading a group tour and encouraging interest.
Camp Leader / Cabin Counsellor
Camp Iawah
Canada
2025.05 - 2025.08
- Responsible for leading a cabin group day and night, establishing routine and building rapport.
- Led a variety of group sports and activities, adhering to risk assessments and maintaining engagement.
- Followed safeguarding procedures and worked closely with staff to ensure child well-being.
Education
PGCE - Design and Technology
Cabot Learning Federation
Bristol 2025.09 -
Product Design and Technology - 2:1
University of the West of England
Bristol 2022.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Design and Technology, Criminology, Physics
Writhlington Sixth Form
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset 2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Writhlington School
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset 2015.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Patience and resilience
- Safeguarding
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Building rapport
- Workshop safety
- Food safety and hygiene
- Effective questioning
- Understanding of pedagogy
- Evidence-informed strategies
Certification
- DBS check
- Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
- DATA Training, pending certificate
Additional Information
Full UK driving licence and car.
Timeline
Trainee teacher
Hanham Woods Academy
2026.01 - 2026.01
Trainee teacher
Bradley Stoke Community School
2025.09 - 2025.12
PGCE - Design and Technology
Cabot Learning Federation
2025.09 -
Chef de Partie
Homewood Hotel & Spa
2025.08 - 2026.01
Camp Leader / Cabin Counsellor
Camp Iawah
2025.05 - 2025.08
Product Design and Technology - 2:1
University of the West of England
2022.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Design and Technology, Criminology, Physics
Writhlington Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Writhlington School
2015.09 - 2020.06