School placements are very exciting times and offer fantastic learning opportunities. However, some trainees can find it challenging when they encounter the changes involved in moving from university life to a school placement.
No one will tell you that teaching is easy, but they will say it is one of the most rewarding careers you can embark upon. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, and few other professions enable you to make such a positive impact on people’s lives.
The St Mary’s Student Services Department operates a range of frontline support services for trainees.