Noel Grimshaw
Summary
Teacher trainee with drive and passion for their subject. Committed to research-informed and continuously-evolving pedagogical practice. Equipped with the skillset and rich subject knowledge to be a patient, supportive, engaging and effective history teacher.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PGCE Secondary History
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Glamorgan
2025.09 - 2026.07
- Designed and delivered history, geography and RVE lessons across two Welsh school placements.
- Independently created resources and schemes of learning in line with the Welsh Curriculum's increased autonomy for teachers.
- Taught all year groups from year 7-13, including some SEN groups.
- Although a newcomer to teaching, I adapted quickly to classroom environments, building positive student relationships and continually improving my practice using mentor feedback.
Cleaner
Worcester University
Worcester, Worcestershire
2024.06 - 2025.08
- Cultivated careful attention to detail and held myself to high standards in my cleaning.
- Practiced patience and resilience in the face of some unpleasant scenes.
- Worked daily in a team to ensure all cleaning targets were met on time.
Teaching Assistant
Abbey Park Primary School
Pershore, Worcestershire
2019.03 - 2019.03
- Supported my teacher with printing and organising classroom resources.
- Circulated the classroom and sat with students to provide support for those struggling with their work and keep all on task.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History & History
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2022.09 - 2025.07
A-Levels -
Christopher Whitehead Language College And Sixth Form
Worcester 2020.09 - 2022.07
GCSEs -
Christopher Whitehead Language College And Sixth Form
Worcester 2015.09 - 2020.03
Skills
- Motivated
- Organised
- Enthusiastic
- Team-player
- Creative
- Calm and patient
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PGCE Secondary History
Cardiff Metropolitan University
2025.09 - 2026.07
Cleaner
Worcester University
2024.06 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History & History
Cardiff University
2022.09 - 2025.07
A-Levels -
Christopher Whitehead Language College And Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.07
Teaching Assistant
Abbey Park Primary School
2019.03 - 2019.03
GCSEs -
Christopher Whitehead Language College And Sixth Form
2015.09 - 2020.03