Football star swaps dressing room for classroom
Summary
Jake Wright, a former professional football player for Sheffield United, has taken a new role as head of Year 8 at Newfield School in Sheffield. He now supports and guides students outside the classroom, using his experience and understanding of young people to help improve their school attendance and attitude.Key Facts
- Jake Wright is 40 years old and used to play as a defender for Sheffield United.
- He started working at Newfield School in September as head of Year 8.
- His job focuses on pastoral care, meaning he helps students with personal and social support, not teaching lessons.
- Wright believes having a male role model is important for students, especially those without one at home.
- He grew up in a similar environment to many of the students and struggled at school himself.
- Wright played nearly 20 years of professional football and was the captain of Oxford United for five years.
- His former football manager was surprised by his career change to working in education.
- Wright enjoys the variety and structure of his new job and aims to help students enjoy school and improve attendance.
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