Trainee teacher Nicholas Guy

Describe your experience and qualifications

My first degree was in electronics. I later followed this with an MSc in Control Systems and finally a PhD in Chemical Engineering. My industrial experience is also varied. I began as a Technician with British Telecom, then a Research Assistant at Nottingham University. I later became a Senior Design Engineer and finally Head of Engineering with a materials handling company.

Why did you decide to train to teach engineering?

The idea of teaching had been at the back of my mind for some time, but having been in full time employment for 13 years, a complete change in career had never seemed a practical option. Teaching appealed, as it would give me the opportunity to pass on some of the knowledge I had gained since leaving school. As I had always worked in the engineering sector, the opportunity to teach engineering seemed the most obvious choice. I also believe that engineering engages young people as it has a clear relevance to their daily lives. It gives young people the opportunity to learn and apply their knowledge to real life problems and to real life situations.