Education Career Panel. School of Psychological Sciences. The University of Manchester Alumni Association

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1 Education Career Panel School of Psychological Sciences The University of Manchester Alumni Association

2 Welcome Welcome to our Career Panel event. It gives you the opportunity to talk to to former students who studied similar subjects to you, and have gone on to be successful in their careers. You will meet alumni at different stages of their career who are able to offer advice and guidance. You will have the opportunity to ask them questions about their individual career paths. At the end of the session, we will break and you will have the opportunity to network with our alumni informally. Here you can ask follow up questions, seek additional advice and exchange contact information. Timetable 17:00-17:15 Arrival 17:15-17:30 Welcome talk 17:30-18:00 Alumni introductions 18:00-19:00 Question & Answer session 19:00-19:30 Drinks reception & networking Making the most of the event Before the event Research the alumni - in this guide you will find information about the alumni attending the event including their career timeline. What do you want to know - think about what you want to get out of the event, who you re particularly interested in meeting and what you need to ask about their individual career path. During the event Exchange contact details - don t be afraid to ask for contact details, if there s someone you d like to stay in contact with, ask them for an address or phone number. After the event Get LinkedIn - now that you ve met some people working in the sector you re interested in, connect with them on LinkedIn and discover more about them and their employers. Prompts and possible questions to ask What is a typical day like in your role? How did you get started in this role? What kind of work experience would be helpful? What is the selection process like? What are the key skills needed for this role? What is the working environment like? What do you enjoy most about this role? What is the most challenging part of your role? Where did you look for work? Is there any other advice you could give someone interested in this career path?

3 Erica Douglas-Osborn BSc (Hons) Psychology 2010 Questions to ask Erica: Doctorate student. Trainee Child & Educational Psychologist The University of Manchester I completed my BSc in Psychology in I then did relevant work experience until I started my doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology in At present I am a 3rd year Trainee Psychologist. My role involves working with children and young people where there are difficulties either at school or within the home to provide support where possible. 3rd year Trainee Psychologist Started Doctorate in Child Educational Psychology 2012 in Psychology 2010 Claire Smith BSc (Hons) Psychology 2013 Work experience Questions to ask Claire: Trainee Teacher Prior to University I took a gap year working full time in the SEN department of a secondary school, and throughout my degree I was a volunteer on special needs projects and in schools. I attended a Career Panel myself before graduating which helped me to decide that whilst an academic route was not for me I was still keen to work in education. I graduated in 2013 and was offered a place on the PGCE course but deferred for a year to persue an internship in the voluntary sector. I am now 5 weeks into my PGCE with my first placement looming! Started PGCE September 2014 Worked on youth programme the summer before starting PGCE Deferred PGCE to persue internship in voluntary sector Gap year working in SEN department Voluntary work in schools during degree Psychology 2013 Offered a place on PGCE starting September 2013

4 Declan Campbell BSc (Hons) Psychology 2013 Questions to ask Declan: Outreach Worker Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit A degree in Psychology provides a good basis for a career in education. Since graduating, I work with excluded children at Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit. I am involved in creating and implementing personalised programmes to allow children with SEBD to access education. The aim is to reintegrate them into a mainstream school. As part of the outreach team, I go out to schools to advise and support staff and work with children who are at risk of being excluded from their mainstream setting. Began working for Bridgelea PRU on a 12 month secondment as part of the outreach team Worked as a volunteer at Bridgelea PRU whilst completing degree Nicola Pulford BSc(Hons) Psychology 2014 Psychology 2013 Questions to ask Nicola: Teaching Assistant Primary School I am currently a Teaching Assistant in a deprived Primary School in Rochdale. I support the teaching and learning of two Year 3 classes (7-8 years), focussing the majority of my time on assisting children with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities. I plan and deliver individual and group interventions with children to improve their intellectual and psychological development. I have career aspirations of becoming an Educational Psychologist. Career aspirations of becoming an Educational Psychologist Graduated with a BSC(Hons) Psychology 2014 Started working as a Teaching Assistant in a deprived school

5 Rebecca Crook BSc(Hons) Psychology 2012 Questions to ask Rebecca: Psychology Teacher Ashton Sixth Form College I applied for a Maternity Cover Teacher of Psychology at Ashton Sixth Form College (part time). I got the job and was able to transfer my teaching placement from Holy Cross College to ASFC to finish my training whilst being paid. When my maternity contract was up, the staff member I was covering handed in her notice and Ashton kept me on part time. Due to increased numbers this year they increased my contract to full time, and now I am a permanent member of staff at ASFC. Working toward achieving Qualified Teacher and Learner Status (QTLS) and completing Masters in Education through Edge Hill University, which ASFC are funding. Contract at ASFC became permanent and full time Graduated with a BSc(Hons) Psychology 2012 Carrie-Ann Woodall BSc(Hons) Psychology 2005 Part time PGCE, Edge Hill Sept Dec 2013 Maternity cover, Ashton Sixth Form College Questions to ask Carrie-Ann: Psychology Teacher Haslingden High School After graduation I worked in telecoms recruitment. I then started working in education in 2008, as a pastoral manager for Sixth form students at Haslingden High School offering advice and guidance to sixth form students and running the UCAS system. I trained as a Psychology teacher on the GTP (now school direct) in 2010, in the school I was already working in. I am now employed in the school I trained in as a Psychology teacher. I am also a Psychology examiner for AQA. Psychology Teacher Haslingden High School GTP training 2010 at Haslingden High School Psychology 2005 Telecoms Recruitment Pastoral Manager Haslingden High School

6 Natalie Latham Final Year Psychology Student Questions to ask Natalie: Brand Manager Teach First I am a third year Psychology student and a Brand Manager at Teach First. Teach First recruit high calibre graduates and place them in schools around the country in low socioeconomic areas to try and fight educational disadvantage. My role as Brand Manager is to help raise awareness of Teach First and help change the future of education by recruiting brilliant teachers! For more information, come to our careers presentation on 21st October. You can sign up on Careers Link. Brand Manager at Teach First Third Year Psychology Student Sian Jenkins BSc(Hons) Psychology 2013 Questions to ask Sian: Assistant Manager Explore Learning, Altrincham I am an Assistant Manager at Explore Learning. My role involves tutoring children aged 5-14 in Maths and English; running school workshops; mentoring tutors; holding parents meetings; tutor recruitment and holding external marketing events. The role has helped me to prepare for the future, especially if I want a career in education. It took me a few months to get this job, but it was definitely worth the wait. I m also very glad I undertook lots of work experience/ volunteering whilst I was at University. Started working as Assistant Manager at Explore Learning Graduated BSc(Hons) Psychology 2013 Work experience and volunteering during degree

7 The University of Manchester Alumni Association Careers Service: Open Times: Monday Friday 9am 5pm General enquiries: +44 (0) Student and graduate information and guidance enquiries: +44(0) The Atrium, 1st floor University Place, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL Further Advice Whatever stage you are at in your career planning, hopefully this event will have inspired you to take the next steps with confidence. There is a huge network of support for you at The University of Manchester so take advantage of it while you are here. You can benefit from a wide range of services such as: Help finding internships/work experience CV/covering letter writing guides and workshops Company profiles and testimonials Guidance services Appointments with careers consultants Mentoring schemes Practice interviews/practice psychometric tests Paid work vacancies