The Optimus blog

The blog that inspires leaders in the UK education sector

The Optimus blog

The blog that inspires leaders in the UK education sector

Nicky Thompson

Having spent years as a communications specialist promoting apprenticeships and careers in the construction industry, Nicky wanted to teach a subject that would give young people practical skills for life. Her passion is now teaching food technology in a secondary school and she is a champion for a national campaign promoting the food teaching profession.

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Nicky Thompson

Attracting and retaining career changers

Career changers can bring a wealth of skills and experience to the teaching profession. Nicky Thompson explains how schools can support and encourage new teachers from another sector. Seven years ago I swapped the boardroom for the classroom when I retrained to be a technology teacher in a...
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