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Luke Bollon

Summary

Dedicated Teacher of Psychology with expertise in engaging students through dynamic lessons and fostering a supportive classroom environment. Skilled in building strong relationships and providing tailored support to enhance learning experiences. Passionate about continuous development and embracing new challenges in education.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher of Psychology

Kingsdale Foundation School
08.2025 - 07.2026
  • GCSE Psychology - Maintained high expectations in student performance, resulting in notable achievement in exam results 13% Grade 9, 43% 7-9 and 79% 4-9. Achieved by:

- Bridging knowledge gaps through targeted terminology and modelling techniques

- Encouraging student participation in class discussions, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.
- Providing tailored support to students with SEND via differentiated lesson planning, improving their academic engagement and success.

  • A Level Psychology – Specialist terminology and effective evaluation focused approach to lift enabled students to meet top band marking criteria. Encouraged debates in class leading to formal debates with students exhibiting a clear passion for the subject. Integrated independent student research into scheme of work to foster student interest and apply research methods learning.
  • EPQ Mentor - Guided their academic writing, enhancing their critical thinking skills.
  • CREST Supervisor – Supervisor of 6 CREST gold research projects, coaching students through the students of scientific research and journal writing.
  • KS3 Citizenship - Fostered interest in politics through additional context and discussion.
  • KS3 Geography - Created a positive learning environment where students were able to be inquisitive and build wider knowledge through their own questions.

PGCE Student (P2)

Graveney School
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Delivered 5 KS5 AQA Psychology classes, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills in students.
  • Taught KS3 GCSE Eduqas Sociology, engaging students in contemporary social issues and encouraging discussion.
  • Facilitated Year 7 and 8 PSHE, promoting personal development and wellbeing among students.
  • Year 9 Form Tutor.

PGCE Student (P1)

Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Teaching 4 KS5 Edexcel Psychology classes.
  • Led Form Tutor sessions for Year 7, delivering PSHE curriculum and supporting student well-being.
  • KS3 Year 7 and 8 Geography.

Residential Tutor

Whanganui Collegiate School
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided tailored support to students with SEND in classes for 15 hours per week in Centre for Learning (SEND Department), enhancing their learning experience.
  • Live in position in Selwyn boarding house completing duties one night a week and 3 weekends a term.
  • Collaborated with housemaster to foster positive house culture by developing relationships and promoting growth mentality among residents.
  • Coached 2nd XV rugby team under guidance of former All Black 7s captain Tafai Ioasa, focusing on skill development and team cohesion.
  • Coach of U16 boys rowing squad and supported the senior boys and girls rowing squad.

Teacher of Psychology

University of Roehampton
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Produced FAQ manual to reduce number of queries and aid training.
  • Reduced time taken to produce university-wide communication from 3 days to 1 whilst also reducing workforce required from 3 to 1.
  • Consulted on process streamlining regarding reference checks and onboarding.

People Administrator

Stats Perform
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Working in a fast paced, high pressure HR Shared Services Team I delivered:
  • Right to Work: Identified a significant breach in RTW compliance in one of our key hubs, thus introducing a RTW assignment in the employee profile page to allow greater visibility and more informative RTW reports for all employees.
  • Absence Plans and Balances: Reviewed the company's current absence plans, comparing to the countries legislation and identifying multiple countries where we the company was not compliant.
  • Process Review: Categorically reviewed the HRSC teams processes, outlining challenges and areas for improvement. Lead to improved work flow and team efficiency.
  • Training: Mentored 2 new people administrators in the team. Provided training to the recruitment team on the legislation involved in the key countries we hired in, resolving issues both teams faced and improving delivery time of employment offers to candidates.
  • Background Checks: Liaised with external stakeholders to find the business the most cost effective option for background check services.

Teaching Assistant

Claires Court Junior Boys
09.2015 - 07.2016
  • Reading and spelling support for reception, years 2 and 3.
  • PE support, ended the year teaching classes with supervision.
  • Football, rugby and cricket coaching.

Education

PGCE - Social Sciences Secondary

UCL- Institute of Education
London
07-2026

Bachelor of Science - Psychology 2:1

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
06-2024

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Problem solving
  • Relationship-building
  • Process improvement
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom differentiation
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Communication skills

Hobbies and interests

  • Hiking and Wild Camping
  • Cooking - Fermentation, Foraging
  • Painting
  • Football, Rugby, and Rowing
  • Politics

Timeline

Teacher of Psychology

Kingsdale Foundation School
08.2025 - 07.2026

PGCE Student (P1)

Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
11.2024 - 01.2025

PGCE Student (P2)

Graveney School
03.2024 - 06.2025

Residential Tutor

Whanganui Collegiate School
07.2023 - 06.2024

Teacher of Psychology

University of Roehampton
03.2023 - 06.2023

People Administrator

Stats Perform
03.2022 - 02.2023

Teaching Assistant

Claires Court Junior Boys
09.2015 - 07.2016

PGCE - Social Sciences Secondary

UCL- Institute of Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology 2:1

Oxford Brookes University
Luke Bollon