Name: Natalie Hicks
Age: 28
Subject: English
NQT at: Fleetwood
Previous career: Assistant Manager (Disney Store)
Quote: “Strong, positive relationships is one of my key strengths as a teacher”
Name: Richard Crawshay
Age: 56
Subject: Physics
NQT at: Hodgson Academy
Previous career: British Army Major (20 years)
Quote: “The culture of Hodgson is just inclusive – it’s innate”
Name: Daniel Caldarelli
Age: 26
Subject: Maths
NQT at: Montgomery
Previous career: Business Manager
Quote: “Throw yourself into the school, become part of the family – it’ll make your journey so much easier”
Name: Dave Fisher
Age: 31
Subject: Biology
NQT at: Longridge
Previous career: Company Director
Quote: “My philosophy is all about moulding future generations, that’s my moral purpose in teaching”
Name: Rebecca Garcia
Age: 29
Subject: MFL
NQT at: Garstang
Previous career: Exams and Data Officer
Quote: “They took me under their wing and integrated me straight away”
Name: Mandy Dawson-Nuttall
Age: 42
Subject: Computer Studies
NQT at: Fleetwood
Previous career: IT Service Continuity Manager
Quote: “Technology is a massive thing for children”