Personal statement

Gemma Billingham joined Bath Spa in September 2024 and is the Academic Tutor for the RE PGCE.

She is an experienced teacher, having taught within the state system for over 17 years.

As a specialist in RE, Citizenship and PSHE she aims to develop RE practitioners who engage and excite students and through their teaching encourage children to understand different religions and worldviews, whilst promoting social cohesion and the virtues of respect and empathy.

Working closely with the professional community of RE Educators, Gemma connects her current practice as a RE teacher alongside up to date research and theory.

Academic qualifications

  • PGCE Citizenship and Humanities
  • BSc International Relations and Sociology
  • Certificate of Professional Development in PSHE (level 6)

Other external roles

  • PSRE Teacher at Sheldon School

Areas of expertise

  • Teaching Religious Education