Secondary PGCE (QTS) in Citizenship with Social Science
Kingston University
Sep 2026 – Jul 2027 (in progress)
Course representative for the PGCE cohort.
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Ryan Hughes
Trainee Secondary Citizenship & Social Science Teacher (PGCE with QTS) · Teaching since 2020 · Aspiring education leader
I’m a teacher working towards leadership in education. I began teaching in 2020, taught international students at colleges in Sydney, and I’m now training as a secondary teacher at Kingston University in London.
London, UK
About
I began teaching in 2020 with online academic English tuition in Wales, then taught at colleges in Sydney, mostly English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and IELTS, preparing international students for university study.
I’m now training as a secondary Citizenship and Social Science teacher (PGCE with QTS) at Kingston University, where I’m also the cohort course representative.
My degree in applied psychology and earlier work in recruitment and vocational guidance shape how I support learners’ progress and next steps.
- Secondary PGCE (QTS) in Citizenship with Social Science, Kingston University (in progress)
- Teaching experience since 2020, including EAP and IELTS
- NEAS ELT Professional
- Certificate IV in Communicative TESOL (Distinction)
- BSc (Honours) Applied Psychology (2:1)
Experience
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Sep 2026 – Present
Course Representative
Kingston University
- Represent the PGCE cohort’s views to course leaders.
- Gather feedback from trainees and raise it with programme staff.
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Jan 2025 – Jun 2026
English Teacher (General English, EAP & IELTS)
Sunshine Coast International College (SCIC), Sydney, Australia
- Taught international students in classes of up to 18 at an accredited English language college in Sydney CBD.
- Taught General English (Elementary to Upper Intermediate), English for Academic Purposes at CEFR C1 level and IELTS Examination Preparation, on a 20-hour weekly teaching load plus relief hours.
- Designed and validated assessments, maintained student academic records and prepared paperwork for promoted and graduating students.
- Contributed to teacher professional development sessions.
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Oct 2023 – Dec 2024
English Teacher & Assessor (General English & EAP)
Australasia Language College, Sydney, Australia
- Taught and assessed on the college’s General English and English for Academic Purposes programmes for international students, including designing and delivering an EAP course.
- Main point of contact for student welfare, escalating concerns to the Director of Studies.
- Provided career counselling and extra support to students.
- Contributed to assessment validation, competency mapping and administration, and ran placement tests across multiple class levels.
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Apr 2023 – Sep 2023
General English Teacher
Sydney English Language Academy (SELA), Sydney, Australia
- Taught General English to international students on an ongoing casual contract, with a regular load of 20 contact hours a week.
- Used a range of teaching methods and digital tools.
- Assessed students’ progress and gave feedback.
- Took part in peer observations and mentoring to share good practice.
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Jun 2021 – Feb 2023
Recruitment Advisor
Maximus UK, Wales, United Kingdom
- Supported jobseekers into work on the JETS Wales employment programme.
- Interviewed and managed clients, and sourced suitable candidates for vacancies.
- Found job opportunities by negotiating with employers and advocating for clients.
- Coordinated professional development programmes and collaboration with partner organisations.
- Evaluated the efficiency of support services and represented Maximus UK at local events.
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Apr 2020 – Jun 2021
EAP Teacher
Ryan Hughes Tuition (self-employed), Wales, United Kingdom – remote
- Set up and ran an online English tuition business from Wales.
- Taught academic English to individual students remotely.
- My first teaching role and the start of my career in education.
Earlier roles (2016 – 2020) available on request.
Education & Certifications
Certificate IV in Communicative TESOL – Distinction
Australian Pacific College
Feb 2024 – Jun 2024
BSc (Honours) Applied Psychology – 2:1
Liverpool John Moores University
Sep 2013 – Sep 2016
NEAS ELT Professional
Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Australian Red Cross
Valid Jun 2025 – Jun 2028
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
The TEFL Org
Feb 2020 – Aug 2020
What colleagues say
“an innovative and creative teacher who readily shares his ideas and work with his colleagues”
“exceptional accuracy and integrity in training and assessment tasks”
Contact
I’m always happy to hear from schools, admissions teams and fellow educators.
London, UK