“Try things to gain experience to see if you like something or not – You do not know until you try.”
Your Loughborough Story
- Can you tell us about your memories of your time at Loughborough Grammar School?
I enjoyed school, played in the first XI cricket team and particularly enjoyed French lessons.
2. How did your time at school influence your life and career?
My teachers influenced me greatly, so much so I became a teacher and a cricket coach.
3. How would you describe school in three words?
Really loved it.
Alumni Career Wisdom
- What led you to choose your career path?
I always liked to help and encourage others so teaching and coaching came naturally to me.
- Could you provide an outline of your job role?
I teach Functional Skills and GCSE Maths to 16-19 year olds at an FE college.
- What are your career highlights?
My Nottinghamshire under 14 cricket team got to a National semi final this year. Getting 28/30 to pass their November resit GCSE Maths in November 2025.
- What’s one piece of advice you would give to current pupils thinking about entering a similar role to yourself?
If you like helping people, then teaching and coaching people is for you.
- What job search tips would you give to pupils looking for a career in your industry?
FE is different to schools and you might need to try both before deciding which path is best for you.
- What are the key skills you need for your job role/to work in your industry?
Patience, being kind and a good listener.
Final notes
- What ambitions would you still like to realise?
Manage my Maths team, teach at LGS.
- Do you have any advice for current pupils/graduates who don’t know what to career path to follow?
Try things to gain experience to see if you like something or not- You do not know until you try.
3. Do you have any hobbies that keep you busy in your spare time?
Coaching and playing cricket and managing Nottinghamshire Under 14’s.
