About Us

Hi, I’m Joy, and I have been teaching for 15 years.

I did not think I would make it beyond the 5 year mark.

Teaching is stressful, intrusive on your time and exhausting.

I have had great experiences and terrible experiences in the profession.

I have worked for supportive leaders, strong leaders, leaders with no idea and bullies.

I have gone from looking for a way out of the profession, to regaining my passion and working smart so I can enjoy the job, enjoy working with the children and still prioritise my life.

I know what it’s like to feel alone on the teaching journey, and I know what it’s like to have an impartial and non-judgmental mentor.

So what makes me a good mentor?

  • I have survived five Ofsted inspections.

  • I have worked in three schools- two in London and one in Devon.

  • Mentored ECTs, students and teachers returning to the profession.

  • Led various year groups of 4 form entry.

  • Taught in every year group, with a preference for Key Stage 2.

  • Worked in Year 6 for four years.

  • Prepared whole school and year group data.

  • Arranged school trips and taken part in (and survived) residential trips.

  • Led staff meetings.

  • Run lunchtime and after school clubs.

  • Had time off for maternity leave.

  • Worked both full-time and part-time.

I hope that by sharing my experience with ECTs, you will maintain the strength and momentum that brought you to teaching in the first place - allowing you to continue changing the world one class at a time.