Head of Secondary School Religious Studies. After completing my undergraduate studies at Manchester, I decided that I wanted to stay in education. I completed my PGCE in secondary religious studies and went on to work in several Manchester secondary schools. I am now the Head of Department for RS at Co-op Academy Belle Vue, an Ofsted rated ‘outstanding’ school, where I get to share my love of religion and theology with students every day. One of the best parts of my job is having full discretion over the curriculum; much of my KS3 curriculum is inspired by the courses I took during my undergrad at Manchester, including ‘Paul: Theology, Ethics, Philosophy’, ‘Holocaust Theology’ ‘All about Eve’ and ‘Religion, Ethics and the Environment’ all which have inspired my students. I am also involved in the coaching of other teaching staff, including the opportunity to mentor trainee teachers. Due to the exceptional study opportunities at Manchester, I have been able to share my passion with the younger generation and promote a genuine love of academic and scholarly habits.
