Helen Cottrell | University of Chester

Having qualified as a teacher from Chester College of Higher education (now the University of Chester), I enjoyed teaching in primary schools in Cheshire for 23 years. During this time, I became a deputy head teacher and also worked as a Literacy consultant for the local authority, providing CPD for teachers and supporting school improvement initiatives.

I started working full time at the university in January 2014.

I teach on first, second and third year BAQTS English modules and the English sessions within the PGCE core subjects module.

Research dissertation title for Masters’ qualification:

How are secondary trainee teachers of subjects other than English prepared to teach English language skills within their own subject curriculum?

B.Ed (hons)

MA (Teaching and learning – English pathway)