Meet the teacher turned teacher trainer

By 2026-08-14T06:42:00

Eleanor Mortimer with a full size model skeleton which has its arm draped casually around her shoulders. They are in a science prep room in front of shelves of glass lab ware.

Source: © David Mortimer

Recent recruit to teacher training, Eleanor is a PGCE science lead and she shares the one quality she believes makes exceptional teachers

Meet the … articles showcase a secondary school science teacher, technician or teacher trainer from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland or Northern Ireland. Every teacher, technician or trainer in the series gives you their top tips for teaching resources, shares their favourite teaching hacks and offers you a glimpse into their life outside of school. In this article meet Eleanor Mortimer, teacher trainer and PGCE secondary science lead at Kingston University in London.

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