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Episode 15: From tutor to teacher

In this episode, we look at how tutoring can help to start careers in teaching, and beyond! You'll hear from former tutor Poppy Reilly-Stitt, who has started a career in teaching since leaving Tutor Trust.

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Tutoring isn't just about boosting grades; it's about empowering pupils and nurturing their aspirations. By bridging the gap between privilege and opportunity, tutoring becomes a powerful tool for social change, transforming lives and reshaping futures.

This three-part podcast series explores the far-reaching influence of in-school tutoring on pupils, tutors, communities, and the broader education landscape, as well as the profound impact of being part of the Tutor Trust community.

From personal journeys to systemic change, our episodes explore how tutoring with Tutor Trust can ignite passions, foster a commitment to educational equity, and shape career aspirations. Through candid conversations with experienced tutors and educators, we'll uncover the transformative power of tutoring and its potential to inspire a new generation of leaders.

In this first episode of the three, we'll delve into how tutoring can ignite a passion for teaching, serving as a stepping stone to a fulfilling career in education. We hear from Poppy Reilly-Stitt, a former Tutor Trust tutor who discovered her passion for teaching through her experiences as a tutor. Learn how tutoring helped Poppy prepare for the classroom, build her confidence, and ultimately inspire her to pursue a career in education.

So, just by understanding and acknowledging the challenges... ...and just championing charities like Tutor Trust, we'll be helping to ensure that there are opportunities for students regardless of their background. And I think that current Tutor Trust tutors could be our future leaders, and they can and they should take with them their passion for advocating for change into whatever role and career they end up in."
Poppy Reilly-Stitt, former Tutor Trust tutor

Whether you're a current tutor, a prospective teacher, or simply interested in the power of education, this podcast series offers valuable insights and inspiring stories. Tune in to discover how tutoring can shape futures and make a lasting impact on society.

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Credits

This episode was hosted by Vicky Sadler and edited by Jason Rose.
Vicky has shoulder-length, straight blonde hair and is wearing a black and white chequered t-shirt

Vicky Sadler

Director of Tutor Recruitment and Development
Vicky has shoulder-length, straight blonde hair and is wearing a black and white chequered t-shirt

Vicky Sadler

Director of Tutor Recruitment and Development

Vicky became Director of Tutor Recruitment and Development in May 2024. In this role, Vicky oversees recruitment, onboarding, and initial training of our tutors, as well as managing our calendar of ongoing learning opportunities for tutors throughout the year. She helps to manage our online learning platform and ensure it is stocked full of top-notch tutoring materials and resources to ensure that tutors are thoroughly prepared for their tuition sessions. Vicky also participates in the quality assurance procedures within our organisation, in partnership with the Quality and Impact Team. 

Vicky says: "With more than 18 years of education experience, primarily within Greater Manchester, my journey has been inspired by a deep passion for transforming lives through learning. Starting in Key Stage 2, I honed my skills teaching Y6 in an inner-city Primary School, later taking on leadership roles in Diversity and Inclusion as well as SENCO training, where I championed support systems for vulnerable, SEND, and EAL learners. My diverse experience also includes leadership in Literacy, Art and Design, PE, Assessment, and mentoring students and Newly Qualified Teachers. During my own children's early years, I established an 'Outstanding' rated childcare business with a Forest School ethos, served as a Network Childminder, and organised sensory playgroups at a Stockport Surestart Centre. I further fuelled my passion for Early Years as an Early Years Leader in a Stockport Primary School until 2018 when my family and I embarked upon a two-year international adventure, during which I ventured into online tutoring.

"My enthusiasm for community-driven education equity led me to the Tutor Trust team as a Primary Quality Manager in January 2021. What I truly cherish about my role is the opportunity to empower tutors, leveraging my experience and knowledge to elevate their practice. It's a privilege to facilitate high-quality tuition that genuinely transforms lives and tackles educational inequalities head-on."

Jason Rose

Digital Communications Coordinator

Jason Rose

Digital Communications Coordinator

Jason first started working with us as a tutor in 2018 before working as a Tutoring Plus Full-Time Tutor, then as a Manchester Secondary Coordinator and most recently as Digital Communications Coordinator. He is also the editor of our very own podcast, Tutorcast.

Jason says: "Growing up in Greater Manchester, I was aware of the inequalities around me at school and was able to help counteract this when I took on a tuition assignment at my old primary school. Although I decided I didn’t want to teach in a classroom environment, I still enjoy working with young people and am glad to be able to help people from working-class backgrounds achieve their full potential. 

"Outside of work, I am a volunteer editor for a mediation charity. I also spend a lot of time in the studio practising guitar and am a bit of a photography enthusiast!"