Keeley Rayner

Experienced Primary Educator with over 30 years of teaching expertise across outstanding schools in England, Italy, and the United States. Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred teaching, effectively differentiating learning to meet individual needs and fostering confident, independent learners. Qualified in Specific Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia, with extensive experience supporting pupils with diverse educational needs. Possesses in-depth understanding of bilingualism and language awareness, enhancing learning through cultural diversity. A collaborative team player who builds cohesive teaching teams and positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. Advocates for creative and cross-curricular teaching methods to deepen engagement and learning. Skilled in creating stimulating classroom environments that promote experimentation and pride in achievement.

• Sounds Write Phonics
• Sounds Write | November 2022
• Phonics training teaches blending, segmenting, and decoding/encoding sounds to help children become proficient readers and writers.

• Balanced teaching with assessment and planning responsibilities across early years, KS1, and KS2, including structured curriculum planning and pupil data assessment in preschool and primary settings.
• Held multiple subject leadership and coordination roles, including History (current) Design & Technology, Physical Education, and Religious Education, with whole school responsibility for curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience of teaching across three countries (UK, Italy, USA) in state, faith-based, international, and preschool settings, adapting practice to diverse curricula, age groups, and cultural contexts. Developed sustained expertise in bilingual and international education, teaching pupils aged 3–11 in multilingual environments and contributing to curriculum coherence across languages.