Zurine Hill
Bath
Summary
Highly committed and compassionate Qualified Teacher (QTS) with four years' experience teaching across Key Stages 3–5 within secondary education. Dedicated to creating inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments that enable all young people to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Currently completing the NPQ for SENCO with Teach First and experienced in supporting pupils with SEND, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and school-based anxiety. Passionate about relational practice, improving attendance, and removing barriers to learning through personalised, strengths-based approaches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Religious Education, PSHE and Languages Teacher
Saint Gregory's Catholic College
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2024.09 - Current
- Teach RE, PSHE and Languages across KS3–KS5, adapting learning to meet a wide range of educational needs.
- Work closely with the SENCO and Inclusion Team to implement and review provision for pupils with EHCPs.
- Support the development of personalised timetables, interventions and reasonable adjustments for pupils with additional needs.
- Deliver inclusive, differentiated lessons using trauma-informed and relational approaches to maximise engagement and progress.
- Lead whole-school CPD on trauma-informed approaches and behaviour transformation.
- Serve as Year 8 Tutor, providing pastoral support, attendance monitoring and early intervention for vulnerable pupils.
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external agencies to improve outcomes for pupils experiencing barriers to education.
- Prepared 60 students for GCSE Religious Studies examinations, ensuring they were well-equipped.
- Worked closely with over 90 EHCP students, adapting teaching strategies for their unique requirements.
Teacher of Humanities and PSHE
Norton Hill School
Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset
2023.09 - 2024.09
• Created an inclusive and supportive classroom environment in which all students felt valued, respected and able to achieve their potential.
• Collaborated effectively with the SEND department and wider pastoral team to implement appropriate strategies and support for pupils with additional needs.
• Developed strong, positive relationships with students, promoting engagement, wellbeing and personal development.
• Built effective partnerships with parents and carers through regular communication and parent evenings to discuss progress, achievements and areas for development.
• Adapted teaching, learning activities and homework to meet individual learning needs, enabling all students to access the curriculum successfully.
• Planned and organised engaging History, Geography and RE learning environments that promoted positive behaviour, participation and high levels of student achievement.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Education
University of Bristol
Bristol 2023.09 - 2024.07
Master of Science - Sociology
University of Bristol
Bristol, England 2021.09 - 2022.09
NPQ - SENCO
Teach First
2025.09 -
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Surrey
Guildford 2017.09 - 2021.07
Skills
Trauma-Informed Practice
Autism, ADHD and SEND Support
Behaviour Support and Relational Practice
EHCP Implementation and Adaptive Teaching
Multi-Agency and Therapeutic Team Collaboration
Certification
- Trauma-Informed Practice Training
- ADHD Awareness Training
- ADHD UK Ambassador Programme (in progress)
- Early Years and Primary Phase Experience (PGCE placement experience)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Training
- Behaviour Management and Relational Practice Training
References
References available upon request.
Leadership and SEND Projects
- Aided in the development and leadership of the Champions Mentoring Scheme to improve attendance and engagement for pupils experiencing emotionally based school avoidance.
- Introduced sensory and self-regulation resources, including wobble boards and fidget tools, through partnership working with specialist provision at St Matthias Academy.
- Initiated community partnership work with the Men's Shed organisation to support pupils experiencing multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), focusing on mentoring, belonging and positive behaviour.
- Delivered workshops at the Decolonising Education Forum on SEND, trauma-informed practice and school avoidance.
- Member of the Decolonising Education Workforce, contributing to inclusive and equitable educational practice.
- Delivered whole-school professional development on trauma-informed approaches to behaviour and inclusion.
- Led assemblies promoting emotional wellbeing, anxiety awareness and environmental responsibility.
Timeline
NPQ - SENCO
Teach First
2025.09 -
Religious Education, PSHE and Languages Teacher
Saint Gregory's Catholic College
2024.09 - Current
Teacher of Humanities and PSHE
Norton Hill School
2023.09 - 2024.09
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Education
University of Bristol
2023.09 - 2024.07
Master of Science - Sociology
University of Bristol
2021.09 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Surrey
2017.09 - 2021.07