Oliver James Harrison

I currently teach Cambridge First Language English and General Paper to secondary students. My teaching responsibilities include:

First Language English

• Planning and delivering lessons that develop students' reading, writing, and analytical skills in line with the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English curriculum
• Teaching text analysis, creative and transactional writing, and spoken language skills
• Differentiating instruction for small class sizes (3–6 students) typical of advanced and examination-level sets at my school

Global Perspectives

• Teaching cross-curricular critical thinking and essay writing to larger classes (typical size: 12 students)
• Developing students' ability to construct reasoned arguments, evaluate evidence, and communicate effectively across a range of global topics

Whole-Class Teaching Experience
I have sole responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing all my classes. My GP classes provide regular experience managing larger groups, while my English classes allow for deep, targeted development of subject-specific knowledge and skills aligned with the Teachers' Standards.

• Designed and delivered engaging lessons in English Language and Literature for secondary students, fostering analytical thinking, academic writing proficiency, and a deep appreciation of literature.
• Developed differentiated learning materials and classroom activities to challenge high-achieving learners while supporting varied abilities across the class.
• Ensured teaching and assessment practices aligned with Cambridge International standards, maintaining rigorous academic expectations and measurable student progress.
• Monitored attainment and provided detailed formative and summative feedback to guide learners toward top-band performance in external examinations.
• Encouraged independent inquiry, discussion, and critical engagement with texts, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.
• Collaborated with colleagues to refine departmental schemes of work and integrate innovative, evidence-based teaching approaches.

• Delivered English language instruction aligned with Cambridge Assessment English standards, developing students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for secondary education and university preparation.
• Planned and executed lessons that enhanced communicative competence, academic vocabulary, and critical thinking in line with Cambridge learning outcomes.
• Designed and implemented formative and summative assessments to measure progress against Cambridge benchmarks and inform differentiated instruction.
• Provided individualized feedback and targeted support to help students meet curriculum standards and gain confidence in academic English.

• Designed and delivered engaging lessons and assessments fostering analytical thinking, academic writing proficiency, and confident communication.
• Supported students in mastering key exam skills, including textual analysis, argument construction, and comparative essay writing.
• Created differentiated learning resources and formative assessments to cater to diverse learning styles and ensure measurable academic progress.
• Provided detailed, constructive feedback to guide learners toward top-band performance and build long-term academic confidence.
• Collaborated with colleagues to refine schemes of work, share best practices, and maintain consistent standards of excellence across the English department.

• Delivered engaging and inclusive English lessons to secondary students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, fostering confidence and communicative competence across all language skills.
• Planned and facilitated student-centred lessons developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening through interactive, task-based learning aligned with the British Council’s educational approach.
• Designed assessments and classroom materials consistent with CEFR standards and institutional objectives, ensuring measurable progress and effective language development.
• Provided constructive feedback and personalised support to help learners achieve academic goals and participate confidently in English-medium and international learning environments.