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I am a passionate Art and Design teacher with over 13 years of classroom experience, blending hands-on practice as a freelance mural artist with strong curriculum development and leadership.
I bring industry links with Create Lancashire and BAE Systems, plus a proven track record of guiding students of all abilities to outstanding GCSE results, while nurturing creativity and life-long learning.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Teacher of Design & Technology/ textiles at Preston Muslim Girls High School
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Subject lead in Design Technology and Art & Design – Textile Design; delivered Art & Design – Textile Design GCSE; differentiates for SEN and EAL; pastoral duties; data management; budget and health & safety responsibilities; literacy lead; behaviour management; provided extracurricular activities.
Teacher of art and Design/general supply at Eden Boys' Secondary School (Eden Boys Preston)
July 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025Set up art department and introduced Art and Design to the curriculum; flexible supply teaching; strong classroom and behaviour management; contributed to school ethos; often requested by schools.
Freelance artist at Jennifer Albery Art
August 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025Commissioned pieces and mural work for domestic and commercial spaces.
Teacher of art and design / Cover supervisor at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
August 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025Led Art and Design; GCSE results saw a dramatic increase (97% pass rate); managed behaviour and pastoral duties; collaboration with technicians and teaching assistants; extracurricular activities.
Supply Teacher at The Education Specialists
August 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025Worked in various schools around Liverpool; built strong reputation for behaviour management and adherence to school policies; supported school ethos.
Lecturer in Employability and Life Skills at Liverpool Community College
February 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025Planned and delivered City and Guilds Level 1 and 2 Employability and Life Skills to hospitality students; taught CV writing, job applications and money management.
Education Support Worker at Liverpool Community College
August 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025Worked with young men with severe learning difficulties and disabilities; supported basic life skills, educational assistance, transport, and general care.
Teacher of Design & Technology / Textiles at Preston Muslim Girls High School
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Designed and delivered Art and Design – Textile Design in place of GCSE Design Technology; grew pupil engagement and achieved excellent results (92.31% pass in 2023 and 100% in 2024). Responsibilities included subject leadership in Design Technology and Art and Design - Textile Design, differentiation for SEN and EAL, pastoral duties, progression monitoring and assessment, data management, parent liaison, budget management, health and safety, literacy leadership within the Technology department, behaviour management, equipment maintenance, supervising technicians and teaching assistants, and extracurricular activities such as a mindfulness club; engaged in CPD and contributed to the school ethos.
Teacher of Art and Design / General Supply at Teaching Personnel
July 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025Set up art department and introduced Art and Design to the school curriculum at Eden Boys Secondary; flexible deployment across multiple schools with strong classroom and behaviour management skills; maintained high standards of student safety and progress; regularly requested by schools for reliability and positive impact.
Freelance Artist at Jennifer Albery Art
August 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025Freelance artist and mural painter producing commissioned pieces and murals for domestic and commercial spaces; collaborated with clients to realise ideas using premium materials; also supported schools as a supply teacher leveraging classroom experience.
Teacher of Art and Design / Cover Supervisor at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
August 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025Led Art and Design to drive GCSE results; achieved a 97% pass rate from a cohort of 46, contributing to the department being the highest achieving in the school; managed behaviour effectively and built strong relationships with students; responsibilities included curriculum delivery, pastoral duties, progression monitoring, data management, parent liaison, and extracurricular activities such as Art Club.
Supply Teacher at The Education Specialists
August 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025Worked across a range of schools in and around Liverpool, establishing a strong reputation for effective behaviour management, adherence to school policies, and supporting school ethos.
Lecturer in Employability and Life Skills at Liverpool Community College
February 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025Planned and delivered City and Guilds Level 1 and 2 Employability and Life Skills in hospitality; guided students through CV writing, job applications and money management; acted as subject lead in Employability and Life Skills; managed behaviour, progression and assessment.
Education Support Worker at Liverpool Community College
August 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025Supported young men aged 17-21 with learning difficulties and disabilities (ADHD, autism, Down syndrome); assisted with basic life skills, educational support and transportation; contributed to/tended to tutor needs and behaviour expectations.
Freelance artist and mural painter at Jennifer Albery Art
September 1, 2018 - PresentExperienced artist, designer and teacher; freelance mural painter working on decorative and informative murals for homes, schools, and commercial spaces; part-time supply teacher; collaborates with clients to deliver educational murals
Teacher of Design & Technology / textiles at Preston Muslim Girls High School
September 1, 2018 - PresentSubject lead in Design Technology; Subject lead in Art and Design - Textile Design; delivered Art & Design – Textile Design GCSE; differentiated for SEN/EAL; managed health and safety, budgets, data, progression, and extracurricular activities
Teacher of Art and Design / General Supply at Teaching Personnel (Eden Boys' High School)
July 31, 2018 - September 11, 2025Set up art department; flexible supply teaching; strong behaviour management; contributed to school ethos; data management; liaising with parents; maintenance of equipment
Freelance artist at Jennifer Albery Art
August 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025Commissioned pieces and murals in domestic and commercial spaces; coordinated with clients and managed project delivery
Teacher of Art and Design / Cover Supervisor at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
August 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025Art department maternity cover; later offered permanent position; GCSE results achieved; pastoral duties; liaison with parents; direction for technicians and teaching assistants; extracurricular activities
Supply Teacher at The Education Specialists
August 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025Flexible teaching across multiple schools around Preston; classroom and behaviour management; adherence to school policies; contributed to school ethos
Lecturer in Employability and Life Skills at Liverpool Community College
August 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025Planning and delivering City and Guilds Level 1 and 2 Employability and Life Skills in hospitality; guided students in CV writing, job applications and money management
Education Support Worker at Liverpool Community College
August 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025Supported young men with severe learning difficulties; life skills and educational assistance
Education
PGCE in Art & Design at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA(Hons) Illustration at University of Central Lancashire
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006ART AND DESIGN A Level at Colegio Hispano Britanico (Spain)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Art & Design PGCE (Teacher Training) at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA Hons Illustration at University of Central Lancashire
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006A Level in Art & Design at Colegio Hispano Britanico (Spain)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002PGCE Art & Design at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA Hons Illustration at University of Central Lancashire
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Art & Design A Level at Colegio Hispano Britanico (Spain)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Qualifications
PGCE in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA(Hons) Illustration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006ART AND DESIGN A Level
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002PGCE in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA Hons Illustration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006A Level in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002PGCE Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA Hons Illustration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Art & Design A Level
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other
Experience Level
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