Clare Varley
Chelmsford,Essex
Summary
Highly skilled professional with excellent communication abilities, adept at engaging a diverse range of individuals. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail in record keeping and organisational tasks, coupled with a high level of literacy and IT proficiency. Proven team player who collaborates effectively, remains calm in crises, and possesses a patient and compassionate nature. Committed to continuous professional development and eager to acquire new skills.
Looking to develop a new career post retirement, working with animals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Key Teacher, Art and Design
Poplar Adolescent Unit
Rochford, Essex
04.2009 - 12.2025
I helped to set up and run an Education Centre for a hospital ward. The patients were inpatients aged 11-17 with a range of psychiatric illnesses. We provided a bespoke and therapeutic curriculum for 20 hours a week. Their education was part of their treatment programme, raising self esteem and integrating back into a school environment.
Strong people skills and organisational skills were essential. I recently retired from teaching and want to explore opportunities in a new field.
Class Teacher, PMLD
Lancaster School
Westcliff on Sea, Essex
04.2007 - 03.2009
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
- Introduced technology-based teaching tools to enhance the learning experience.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to boost comprehension levels.
Lead Teacher, Art and Design
The St Christopher School
Southend On Sea, Essex
01.2002 - 04.2007
Teacher in a Secondary school exclusive to people with Autism Spectrum conditions.
- Engaged parents with student learning pathways to build additional support and encouragement.
- Created opportunities to build social, moral and emotional growth
- Communicated with parents, carers and a range of multi agency professionals
- Undertook 2 new qualifications to support my new role
Education
Advanced Diploma in Special Educational Needs - Education
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England 09.2003 - 06.2005
PGCE - Education
South Essex College
Southend-on-Sea 09.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.1986 - 06.1990
Skills
- Excellent communication skills - able to effectively reach a diverse range of people
- Attention to detail in record keeping and organisational skills
- High level of literacy and IT skills
- Work collaboratively with others as a team
- Patient and compassionate
- Able to organise and prioritise own tasks
- Understanding of working within a wider organisation
- A keen interest in CPD and learning new skills
- Able to remain calm in a crisis
- Excellent sense of humour
Timeline
Key Teacher, Art and Design
Poplar Adolescent Unit
04.2009 - 12.2025
Class Teacher, PMLD
Lancaster School
04.2007 - 03.2009
Advanced Diploma in Special Educational Needs - Education
University of Cambridge
09.2003 - 06.2005
Lead Teacher, Art and Design
The St Christopher School
01.2002 - 04.2007
PGCE - Education
South Essex College
09.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
09.1986 - 06.1990