During 2004, including the period of our most recent inspection, David was invited to supplement our General Studies team, delivering various components of the A and AS specifications. This he was able to do by supplementing the college's course materials with his own topical, up-to-date resources. In his typically committed and professional style, he was able to make some of these materials available on the web and steer students towards other Internet resources.

The college, which has recently secured Beacon status following outstanding inspection results, has asked David to teach in other departments from time to time; heads of department have noted his punctilious, conscientious approach.

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Mr Austin was employed on a full-time supply basis to cover the I.T. lessons of a member of staff who had been taken seriously ill.

Right from the start Mr Austin stepped into his role with confidence and enthusiasm. His classroom management is good and he responds well to pupils' needs. He has done more than could be required of a teacher on supply; he arrives very early in the mornings and has been preparing lessons as well as marking work.

We had an ‘Ofsted’ inspection during Mr Austin’s fourth week with us. He rose to the challenge and was observed by inspectors who agreed with me that we had been very fortunate to find him!

I am quite certain that he will be an asset to any I.T. department and wish him well for the future.

Mr Austin was asked to cover the long-term absence of our ICT teacher. He taught ICT to all pupils in the school and also taught English to a Year 7 class.

He proved a most dependable colleague and managed behaviour of the pupils effectively in his own distinctive manner. He did all that what was required of him as a teacher both in the classroom and in diligently fulfilling duties at break time and after school.

I observed Mr Austin teaching a Year 8 ICT class. The pupils were very attentive to his demonstration and settled immediately to the task he set them.

Mr Austin’s attendance, time-keeping and personal appearance were all excellent.

David is a skilled and talented teacher. He engages students in a positive and efficient manner, with a confidence based on his considerable experience. Managers have confirmed that he is a positive and valuable member of the teaching staff.