Katie Avril

Katie Avril is an accomplished educational professional currently serving as the Director of Learning, Secondary Transition Lead, and Geography Teacher at Goffs Academy since September 2019. Responsibilities include leading the transition of students from primary to secondary education, overseeing Year 7 learning, and teaching Geography to students aged 11-18, with GCSE and A-level duties. Katie has also held positions as KS3 Director of Learning, where management of pastoral and behavioral needs for a year group of 240 students was key, and has contributed as a second in department for Geography, focusing on curriculum development and fieldwork opportunities. Previous experience includes roles as an examiner for AQA, online tutoring through MyTutor, and work in hospitality and community outreach. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Geography from Loughborough University and a PGCE in Secondary Teaching from the University of Hertfordshire.