I am a conscientious, diligent, and disciplined artist and educator with a passion for the arts and creativity. As well as teaching the many disciplines of art and design, I am a practising award-winning artist who enjoys engaging with young minds by inspiring their ideas and developing their progress. I am keen to join a like-minded ethos and culture that supports growth, challenge, and the arts for the next generation. I believe art unlocks every child's potential, helping them build confidence and achieve high standards.

Rachel L. L Alleyne

I am a conscientious, diligent, and disciplined artist and educator with a passion for the arts and creativity. As well as teaching the many disciplines of art and design, I am a practising award-winning artist who enjoys engaging with young minds by inspiring their ideas and developing their progress. I am keen to join a like-minded ethos and culture that supports growth, challenge, and the arts for the next generation. I believe art unlocks every child's potential, helping them build confidence and achieve high standards.

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I am a conscientious, diligent, and disciplined artist and educator with a passion for the arts and creativity. As well as teaching the many disciplines of art and design, I am a practising award-winning artist who enjoys engaging with young minds by inspiring their ideas and developing their progress.

I am keen to join a like-minded ethos and culture that supports growth, challenge, and the arts for the next generation. I believe art unlocks every child’s potential, helping them build confidence and achieve high standards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art teacher and Head of Art and Design at The Douay Martyrs School Hillingdon
September 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008
Taught the Scheme of Work from Year 7 to Year 13; created and delivered art resources for the department; provided GCSE/AS/A-Level progress feedback and tracked underperforming pupils; designed posters and set designs for school plays; supported art college interviews and portfolio development; completed modules toward an Ed MA; engaged with Parents’ Evenings and school events.
Head of Art and Design at Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School
September 1, 2008 - December 1, 2021
Wrote the Scheme of Work and Art & Design plans from Reception to Year Six; developed year-group plans aligned with the National Curriculum; organized staff duties and resources; provided assessment feedback and contributed to whole-school data; led Arts Week, exhibitions, set designs, after-school clubs, and liaised with senior leadership for school development.
Head of Art and Design (visiting artist-in-residence) at Eton End Independent School, Datchet, Berkshire
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Employed as visiting artist and author; led Key Stage One and Two; prepared Year Six portfolios for art scholarships; led Book Week assemblies and workshop activities.
Head of Art and Design at The Queensmead School, Windsor
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Created and delivered a tailored curriculum for SEMH pupils; collaborated with psychiatric team (ITAC meetings); built GCSE Art and Design portfolios; delivered Design Technology and Food Technology; developed a Design Technology curriculum for KS3 and KS4; delivered pupil progress data via reports and Parents’ Evenings; organized school-wide workshops and art activities.
Head of Art and Design at St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School, Slough
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Wrote Scheme of Work and Art and Design lesson plans for KS3–KS5; managed staff and technician duties; provided detailed assessment feedback and contributed to whole-school data; marked and moderated GCSE/A-Level coursework; led Art clubs and organized exhibitions; supported KS5 portfolios and university/interview preparation; implemented full creative curricula and liaised with senior leadership.

Education

BA (Hons) Fine Art at The Slade School of Fine Art, University College London
September 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
MA Fine Art at The Slade School of Fine Art, University College London
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
January 1, 2006 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment