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Dear Mr Smith, I am an enthusiastic, creative and ambitious teacher writing in support of my application for the position of History teacher at Oakway School. Graduating from a BA (Honours) degree in History at the University of Edinburgh, I self-funded an MA in Modern History at the University of Nottingham before completing my PGCE at the latter institution. As part of my commitment to professional development and passion for learning, I am currently studying towards a further MA in Teaching and Learning on a part-time basis through the University of Sheffield. I have been part of whole-school initiatives at my current school, providing leadership on a recent ‘Curriculum Enrichment Day’. I believe that I have the qualities to put theory in to practice and to help make Oakway an ‘Outstanding’ school in all areas. I believe that to be an effective teacher one must also be an effective learner, which is why I continue to develop and challenge myself. Both through both my academic writing for my MA in Teaching and Learning, and the reflective writing on my blog 1, I seek to contribute to the establishment of 21st century pedagogies that will inspire, motivate and engage learners of all ages. My aim as a teacher of History at Oakway, 1
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