Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
Generic
Rachael Standley

Rachael Standley

Crewe,Cheshire

Summary

Dedicated English teacher with extensive experience delivering inspiring, engaging lessons at GCSE level. Expert in Key Stages 3 - 5 with additional skills in Drama and Performing Arts.

Work history

Teacher of English

Acorn Training Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2023.03 - Current
  • Designed and delivered programmes of study for GCSE English, Functional Skills and ESOL.
  • Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.

Teacher of English and ESOL

Self Employed
Crewe, Cheshire
2020.08 - Current
  • Designed and delivered bespoke programmes of study in English from Key-Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 and ESOL
  • Tutored students struggling with specific barriers to learning.
  • Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.

Teacher of English

Newcastle under Lyme College
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
2018.09 - 2020.08
  • Designed and delivered GCSE English programmes of study
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.

English Programme Leader

Reaseheath College
Nantwich, Cheshire
2014.04 - 2018.08
  • Designed and delivered programmes of study for GCSE and Functional Skills English
  • Acted as Lead IV for English, organising departmental standardisation and training
  • Organised and led progress meetings
  • Used data analysis to improve departmental planning and performance
  • Took part in the organisation and execution of extra-curricular events

Teacher i/c Drama with English

Blythe Bridge High School
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2008.09 - 2014.04
  • Taught English and Drama from Key Stage 3 - Key Stage 5
  • Managed the drama department, organising extra curricular clubs and events, including whole school performances
  • Organised and led external examination verification
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise school programmes.

Education

PGCE - Secondary English Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
2007.09 - 2008.07

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and American Studies

University of Keele
Keele
2004.09 - 2007.06

TEFL - English as a Foreign Language

The Tefl Org
Inverness, Highland
2023.12 - 2024.02

Skills

  • National Curriculum for English knowledge
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Inspiring and challenging young minds
  • Providing a caring and supportive learning environment
Rachael Standley