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Certification
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Eleanor Evans

Devizes,Wiltshire

Summary

Experienced education professional with a strong teaching background and a proven track record of delivering high-quality learning across both formal education and cultural settings. Extensive experience in planning, organising, and leading educational visits and trips, including domestic and international programmes, day visits, and residential experiences lasting up to a week. Skilled in designing curriculum-linked programmes that support progression, inclusion, and meaningful engagement. Brings expertise in pedagogy, safeguarding, evaluation, and partnership working, with the ability to translate educational best practice into museum and gallery learning experiences.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Teacher of Classics

St Mary's, Calne
Calne, Wiltshire
2022.09 - Current
  • Teacher of Classical Civilisation and Latin to students aged 11-18.
  • Designed and delivered structured, high-quality learning programmes aligned with the National Curriculum and adapted for delivery in classroom or cultural learning environments.
  • Developed curriculum-linked workshops, object-based learning sessions, and learning resources that supported subject knowledge, critical thinking, and curiosity.
  • Planned and delivered enrichment activities and visits that extended learning beyond the classroom.
  • Adapted teaching approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners, including SEND and EAL, removing barriers to participation.
  • Evaluated educational impact using feedback, observation, and participation data.
  • Communicated regularly with various stakeholders about student performance and behaviour.

Teacher of Classics

St John's School
Marlborough, Wiltshire
2022.06 - 2023.08

Following my return from maternity leave, I stepped down from the Subject Leader role, back into the Teacher of Classics role.

  • Teacher of Classical Civilisation and Latin to students aged 11-18.
  • Designed and delivered structured, high-quality learning programmes aligned with the National Curriculum and adapted for delivery in classroom or cultural learning environments.
  • Developed curriculum-linked workshops, object-based learning sessions, and learning resources that supported subject knowledge, critical thinking, and curiosity.
  • Planned and delivered enrichment activities and visits that extended learning beyond the classroom.
  • Adapted teaching approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners, including Pupil Premium, SEND and EAL, removing barriers to participation.
  • Evaluated educational impact using feedback, observation, and participation data.

Subject Leader, Classics

St John's School
Marlborough, Wiltshire
2014.09 - 2022.06
  • Provide strategic leadership and clear vision for the Classics department.
  • Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes across Classics subjects.
  • Design and review an ambitious, coherent curriculum aligned with exam specifications.
  • Lead and support staff (including non-specialists), promoting collaboration and professional development.
  • Monitor pupil progress and use data to inform improvement and intervention.
  • Promote and develop Classics through enrichment, recruitment, and outreach.
  • Manage departmental resources and budget effectively.
  • Contribute to whole-school priorities as a middle leader.

Teacher of Classics

St John's School
Marlborough, Wiltshire
2009.09 - 2014.08

In addition to the role and responsibilities listed in above sections, during this time period I also taught KS3 English, History and French. I also led an Egyptology club.

Teaching Assistant

St John's School
Marlborough, Wiltshire
2007.09 - 2008.07
  • Support pupil learning in class and small-group settings.
  • Provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs.
  • Assist lesson delivery and promote positive behaviour.
  • Observe, record, and report pupil progress.
  • Work collaboratively and uphold safeguarding policies.

Front of House

Corinium Museum
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
2005.09 - 2007.08

In addition to my Front of House duties, on my days off I volunteered to work with the Education and Collections departments, leading education sessions and assisting the collections teams by cataloguing various artefacts. My time working with the Education team led me to pursue a teaching qualification, in the hope to return to museum education.

  • Cultivated welcoming Front of House environment, demonstrating enthusiasm to build positive rapport with guests and colleagues.
  • Engaging with visitors, advising them of 'What Not to Miss' and to advertise seasonal trails and activities.
  • Administrative Tasks.
  • Money-handling.
  • Production of the Season Holder Newsletter.
  • Updating materials for the Museum's website.

Education

PGCE - Classics

King's College London
London, England
2008.09 - 2009.08

Bachelor of Arts - Egyptology and Classical Civilisation

Swansea University
Swansea
2002.09 - 2005.08

Skills

  • Education programme design and delivery
  • Curriculum-linked learning in cultural settings
  • Schools, family, and community engagement
  • Inclusive education and audience access
  • Assessment, evaluation, and impact reporting
  • Staff mentoring and professional development
  • Partnership working with schools and cultural partners
  • Project coordination and budget awareness

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Visiting Historical Sites

Certification

Cyber Security Training 2026

First Aid Training 2025

Safeguarding Training 2025

OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation Training 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher of Classics

St Mary's, Calne
2022.09 - Current

Teacher of Classics

St John's School
2022.06 - 2023.08

Subject Leader, Classics

St John's School
2014.09 - 2022.06

Teacher of Classics

St John's School
2009.09 - 2014.08

PGCE - Classics

King's College London
2008.09 - 2009.08

Teaching Assistant

St John's School
2007.09 - 2008.07

Front of House

Corinium Museum
2005.09 - 2007.08

Bachelor of Arts - Egyptology and Classical Civilisation

Swansea University
2002.09 - 2005.08
Eleanor Evans