Rhian Gilliver
Manchester
Summary
Enthusiastic ECT with a passion for creating engaging musical lessons and fostering positive learning environments. Proficient in classroom management with a focus on positive reinforcement and adaptive teaching to promote student motivation and engagement. Committed to boosting student confidence and skills in music and the wider school to support individual development, as well as providing extracurricular activities to support their musical development. A strong musical background in performance and songwriting as a vocalist with developing piano, guitar and production skills allows me to share my expertise when planning and delivering effective music lessons, with a focus on teaching music musically.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Trainee Teacher - Music
Canon Slade School
Manchester
2026.01 - 2026.07
- Adapted lesson plans to anticipate and accommodate individual learning needs and remained proactive in lessons to identify any further need for adaptive teaching.
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain discipline and focus through use of school wide behaviour systems and focus on positive reinforcement and praise.
- Supported the development of extracurricular programs by collaborated in running a whole school choir as well as running my own smaller singing group to provide additional opportunities for learners to develop skills.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents to celebrate student success and manage behavioural concerns.
Trainee Teacher - Music and Drama
Audenshaw School
Manchester
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching strategies and utilising behaviour systems to track positive behaviours to celebrate students.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and behaviour reports meticulously.
- Collaborated with colleagues for development of effective lesson plans through mentor feedback and reflective practice.
- Supported the development of extracurricular programs through the successful running of a Y7 choir as well as supporting the running of drama club sessions with additional singing lessons to support them in preparation for their summer show.
- Delivered lessons in KS3 Drama as well as Music, developing my knowledge of musical theatre and confidence in teaching secondary subjects whilst exploring cross-curricular themes.
Education
PGCE in Secondary Education - Music with Specialist Instument Training on the Voice
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2025.09 - 2026.07
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Musicianship
British and Irish Institute of Modern Music
Manchester 2017.09 - 2022.07
Level 3 BTEC in Music Performance -
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
Rotherham 2015.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - 7 qualifications grades A-C including English, Maths and Music
Firth Park Academy
Sheffield 2010.09 - 2015.07
Skills
- Safeguarding procedures
- Reflective practice
- Inclusive and Adaptive teaching
- Behaviour and classroom management
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Singing and vocal training
- Developing practice of Guitar, Keyboard and Ukulele
- Music software expertise
- Music theory application
Certification
First Aid Trained with St Johns Ambulance
Mental Health Awareness Trained with St Johns Ambulance
Affiliations
- Songwriting
- Music Production
- Music Performance
- Singing and Vocal Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trainee Teacher - Music
Canon Slade School
2026.01 - 2026.07
Trainee Teacher - Music and Drama
Audenshaw School
2025.09 - 2026.01
PGCE in Secondary Education - Music with Specialist Instument Training on the Voice
Manchester Metropolitan University
2025.09 - 2026.07
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Musicianship
British and Irish Institute of Modern Music
2017.09 - 2022.07
Level 3 BTEC in Music Performance -
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
2015.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - 7 qualifications grades A-C including English, Maths and Music
Firth Park Academy
2010.09 - 2015.07