Holly McGlinn
Blackburn,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced Secondary Science Teacher with five years of experience in delivering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics across Key Stages 3 and 4. Hold a First Class Honours degree in Biology and a PGCE in Secondary Science. Skilled in teaching Higher GCSE courses and supporting students with EAL and SEND needs. Actively contributed to student wellbeing as a Form Tutor and mentor. Seeking to enhance expertise in the IB curriculum within an international school setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of Science
The Romero Catholic Academy
Blackburn, Lancashire
2021.09 - Current
My first qualified teaching role upon achieving QTS. During this time I have taught Biology, Chemistry and Physics across KS3 and KS4 to a variety of abilities, including up to higher level. Successfully planned and delivered lessons across both mixed ability groups at KS3 and ability grouped students at KS4. I have led on literacy within the department, completed training on the use of AI in schools, acquired the NPQ in leading teaching and mentored trainee teachers.
Retail assistant - part time
Fuse Retail Group
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2016.11 - 2021.01
- Collaborated with store manager to identify fast-selling products and restock accordingly.
- Provided coverage during peak times to manage customer flow effectively.
- Supported team members for improved operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory for streamlined store operations.
Education
PGCE - Secondary Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2020.09 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Salford
Salford 2015.09 - 2018.06
A-Levels - Biology, Psychology, Dance
St Mary's College
Blackburn 2013.09 - 2015.07
GCSEs - Science, maths, english language, english literature, religious education, history, art, spanish
Our Lady and St John Catholic College
Blackburn 2013.05 - 2013.06
Skills
Biology specialist
Taught biology, chemistry and physics to GCSE
Literacy development
Curriculum planning and assessment
EAL and SEND differentiation
Science pedagogy
Colleague coaching
Teacher mentoring
Affiliations
- Running - I completed my first half marathon in 2025 and am about to complete my second!
- Reading - I set myself the goal to read 100 books each year and have done for the past 6 years
- Yoga - I have been practising yoga for the past 5 years
- Baking - my sourdough starter is my pride and joy!
Accomplishments
I completed my NPQLT in 2024 and have led on literacy in science within my department.
I have undertaken training in the use of AI in schools.
Languages
French
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher of Science
The Romero Catholic Academy
2021.09 - Current
PGCE - Secondary Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
2020.09 - 2021.07
Retail assistant - part time
Fuse Retail Group
2016.11 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Salford
2015.09 - 2018.06
A-Levels - Biology, Psychology, Dance
St Mary's College
2013.09 - 2015.07
GCSEs - Science, maths, english language, english literature, religious education, history, art, spanish
Our Lady and St John Catholic College
2013.05 - 2013.06