Louise Maloney
Rochdale,Greater Manchester
Summary
A highly experienced, creative, visionary drama practitioner who understands the transformational nature of theatre. The ability to deliver inspiring, thoughtful content which empowers individuals and communities to tap into their experiences, value their own stories and celebrate their identity through theatre.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Creative Arts
St Cuthbert`s RC High School
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
2025.09 - Current
- i/c of staffing, curriculum delivery, quality assurance and learning/ teaching for Drama, Art and Music resulting in the best outcomes the school has had in these subjects and the highest student numbers in all subjects at GCSE
- Drama specialist - designing/delivering a bespoke curriculum for KS3/KS4 to meet the needs of the demographic and reflect the diverse local context - resulting in high levels of engagement in lessons, positive student/parent voice
- creating and delivering an extra curricular offer which has increased participation in the Arts, broadened cultural capital, built student confidence and a created a sense of community (particularly amongst disenfranchised groups/individuals)
Assistant Headteacher
St Cuthbert`s RC High School
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
2018.09 - 2025.08
- Sept 2018 - August 2022: i/c of Option subjects (Creative Arts, Technology, PE, Computer Science, Health and Social) - responsible for staffing, curriculum, CPD, outcomes - embedded a culture of excellence resulting in improved outcomes, increased participation in extra curricular activities, positive student voice
- Sept 2022 - August 2025: i/c of Inclusion - responsible for the creation/delivery of in house/external Alternative Provision for SEND students and students at risk of permanent exclusion. Impact: decrease in suspensions of these students, improved attendance, improved life chances for students - students achieving positive destinations post 16
Head of Drama
St Cuthbert`s RC High School
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
2012.09 - 2018.08
- Established high quality teaching and learning across the department
- Created opportunities for students to experience devised and scripted work which reflected the local context but also introducing students to ambitious texts such as Shakespeare
- Delivered an extensive extra curricular offer - including producing and directing school productions/concerts, working with outside agencies such as the M6 theatre, Oldham Theatre Workshop ensuring that students experienced a broad range of theatre in education opportunities
- Organizing theatre visits to offer a wide range of theatrical experiences to students
Teacher of Drama/English and Literacy Co-ordinator
Sharples School
Bolton, Lancashire
1994.09 - 2003.08
- Delivered high quality learning experiences for students in both English and Drama KS3/KS4
- Sole Drama specialist - created a bespoke curriculum to reflect Bolton's diverse communities and developed a broad extra curricular offer including Drama clubs, directing and producing school productions
- Completed a one week work placement at Bolton Octagon to broaden knowledge of theatre in education and improve classroom practice/built a partnership with the Octagon Activ8 programme to enable young people to experience a diverse range of theatre
- Created a Family Literacy Programme where parents/carers engaged in a school based literacy project with their child
- Created/co-ordinated the Summer School programme - collaborated with local library/leisure facilities/arts practitioners in the Astley area of Bolton to enhance students' experience of the Arts in Summer School
Education
PGCE - Drama/English
Roehampton University
City of london 1993.09 - 1994.08
BA - Drama/Art
Roehampton University
City of london 1989.09 - 1992.08
Skills
- A lifelong passion for and broad experience in the transformative nature of theatre on communities and individuals
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to lead, plan and deliver strategies to increase engagement in theatre
- Highly experienced and skilled producer and director who has worked extensively with a range of stakeholders
- Deep understanding and experience in establishing a safe, nurturing working environment for all rooted in a culture of transparency
- Excellent emotional intelligence and resilience in forming positive relationships, particularly with the most vulnerable, underrepresented or disenfranchised
- A reflective practitioner who constantly seeks to review and evaluate their own work and the work of others
Affiliations
- Involved in local amateur theatre, attend arts events regularly with friends and family, love reading
Accomplishments
NPQSL - National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership
NPQML - National Professional Qualification in Middle Leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Creative Arts
St Cuthbert`s RC High School
2025.09 - Current
Assistant Headteacher
St Cuthbert`s RC High School
2018.09 - 2025.08
Head of Drama
St Cuthbert`s RC High School
2012.09 - 2018.08
Teacher of Drama/English and Literacy Co-ordinator
Sharples School
1994.09 - 2003.08
PGCE - Drama/English
Roehampton University
1993.09 - 1994.08
BA - Drama/Art
Roehampton University
1989.09 - 1992.08