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Local Interest
Lauren Lands Her Dream Teaching Job
A former East Durham College student has
landed her dream job seven years aer
making the decision she wanted to work
with children and signed up for a childcare
course.
Lauren Crampton, aged 23, from Coxhoe,
joined EDC from Framwellgate School
Durham school to study on a Level 3
Childcare course back in 2013 to 2015 at the
college’s Peterlee Campus, before
progressing on to university.
Aer gaining top grades at college, Lauren
secured a place at the University of
Sunderland to embark on a degree in
Childhood Studies.
Aer she graduated in 2018, Lauren signed
up for a Schools Direct PGCE teacher
training qualicaon, to follow her dream of
becoming a primary school teacher, which
lead to teaching supply work and a
placement at Bowburn Primary School.
So, when a full-me posion became
available for a teacher in Year 3 at the
school Lauren jumped at the chance to
apply and was absolutely delighted when
she landed the role, starng at Bowburn in
September.
Lauren said: “I was over the moon when I
received the phone call that I was successful
and got the job, in a school I absolutely
loved being a part of when I was doing my
teacher training and supply work.
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“It just proves that if you work hard and
show you can do it, you stand out. I can’t
wait to start my teaching journey and see
what it brings.
“Teaching is extremely challenging but also
highly rewarding, I can’t wait to get into the
classroom and inspire the children to reach
for their goals and provide a learning
environment where they can achieve and
grow”.
Head teacher, Mrs Glass, added: “Lauren
has sloed into our sta team and proved
to us all how much she enjoys working with
the children. Having the experience through
her placements with both infants and
juniors has given her the condence to take
on this important role in Year 3”
If you’d like further details about studying
Childcare at East Durham College, please
visit www.ED6.ac.uk or call 0191 518 8222.