Evelyn Corney
Royal Tunbridge Wells,Kent
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a strong background in UK careers and university systems. Proven track record in designing and evaluating post-18 pathways programs, including comprehensive management of the UCAS process (across 10 years).
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Cranbrook School
Various roles within school due to promotions
Cranbrook, Kent
2012.09 - Current
- Careers Director, Assistant Head of Sixth Form (2025-present): Extended leadership role; Design, implementation and impact evaluation of whole-school careers programme; Budget management; Liaison and collaboration with academic subject leaders; Delivery of CPD; Line management of diverse Careers Department (internal and externally-contracted roles); Full oversight and implementation of post-18 Futures Pathways.
- Pastoral Head of House (2023-5) : Full pastoral and academic oversight of large day/boarding community (over 150), including academic, safeguarding and pastoral interventions; liaison with parents and external agencies; development of House Structure and events to promote wellbeing and foster sense of community. Left to assume responsibilities in extended Careers/Universities role.
- Head of Futures/UCAS (2016-25) : Part of Sixth Form team; management and delivery of UCAS process across all stakeholders (students, parents, academic staff). This role was incorporated into the Careers Director role in 2025.
- Classroom Teacher (History and Politics): continued development of classroom practice, including running overseas educational trips to enhance learning, coaching students for competitions (including regional winner of Historical Association Great Debate 2020 and Fitwilliam College Cambridge History Essay Competition Winner 2023 and multiple students with High Commendations).
Skinners School
Classroom Teacher (History)
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2011.01 - 2012.08
- Part-time role following family-based career break (0.6)
- Full responsibility for classes across key stages
- High success in delivering strong academic performance
- Planned, managed and delivered successful overseas history trip for whole year group (over 100 students, Y9)
Cranbrook School
Classroom Teacher (History and Politics)
Cranbrook, Kent
2002.09 - 2007.12
- Extensive successful classroom teaching (Key Stage 3 to A Level).
- Planned and delivered overseas residential history trips to provide students with engaging educational opportunities.
- Left for family-based career break
Oakwood School
Classroom Teacher (History)
Horley, Surrey
2001.09 - 2002.09
- Delivered innovative lessons across all year groups (7-11)
- Graded 'excellent' for classroom practice by Ofsted
- Left to reduce commute
The Open University
Academic Administrative Assistant
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
1998.09 - 2000.08
- Supported administration of 3 faculties, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Planning/delivering staff events, ensuring seamless coordination.
- Facilitated distance learning initiatives for students, contributing to effective department functioning.
- Left to comment Teacher Training
Education
Post Graduate Award - Careers Leadership
University of Warwick
Warwick, Warwickshire 2025.04 - 2025.09
PGCE - Secondary School History
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 2000.09 - 2001.06
Master of Arts - Medieval History
University of Manchester
Manchester 1997.09 - 1998.09
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Manchester
Manchester 1994.09 - 1997.07
Skills
- Leadership and resourcefulness
- Team building and management
- Safeguarding management
- Pastoral leadership
- Strategic planning and development
- Public speaking
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
Trinity College Cambridge Inspiring Teacher Award (2019)
West Kent Teacher of the Year (2017)
Timeline
Post Graduate Award - Careers Leadership
University of Warwick
2025.04 - 2025.09
Cranbrook School
Various roles within school due to promotions
2012.09 - Current
Skinners School
Classroom Teacher (History)
2011.01 - 2012.08
Cranbrook School
Classroom Teacher (History and Politics)
2002.09 - 2007.12
Oakwood School
Classroom Teacher (History)
2001.09 - 2002.09
PGCE - Secondary School History
University of Cambridge
2000.09 - 2001.06
The Open University
Academic Administrative Assistant
1998.09 - 2000.08
Master of Arts - Medieval History
University of Manchester
1997.09 - 1998.09
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Manchester
1994.09 - 1997.07