She has worked in several different occupations since leaving education, including administration, secretarial work, accounts and book keeping and as a PA for a Field Studies Centre. After working for the school for seven years as a Teaching Assistant, she completed a BA Hons in Primary Education Degree. She has taught at the school for the last 8 years and she is currently the Year 6 Teacher, Literacy Subject Leader and Stonewall Trainer and Kidsafe Officer in the school. Paula is also a Specialist Leader in Education for English, supporting other schools and delivering CPD to teachers within the county.