Samuel


School: The Ferrers School

Employer: MACCA Sports Academies

Job Title: Head of Programme and Instructor

Qualifications:

  • A-Level Music (A*), A-Level Biology (A*), A-Level Chemistry (A)
  • ABRSM Grade 8 piano and ABRSM Grade 8 music theory
  • Working towards a Degree in Music at Cambridge University.


Profile

After leaving school in 2021, Samuel was employed at the Ferrers School as a teaching assistant working with children with Special Educational Needs as well as those from the general student population. Samuel would assist students with their class activities and often help the teacher manage classroom behaviour.

Samuel is currently studying Music at King's College, Cambridge. His course is extremely intense, but states 'it is an amazing, mentally stimulating and rewarding experience'.

Whilst studying Samuel currently works at MACCA Sports Academies as Head of Programme and Instructor leading on various Holiday Activities and Food programmes across the country.


Advice to students

Follow your interests - if you are passionate about something and really enjoy it, then take it as far as you can. Work hard and follow your dreams 💪.


Additional Resources

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