Rebecca Elliott-Moore
Epsom,Surrey
Summary
Accomplished academic leader with expertise in strategic academic leadership, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Proven track record in guiding curriculum strategy and academic enhancement to ensure industry relevance and pedagogical rigour. Skilled in senior leadership and organisational management, aligning departmental performance with institutional goals. Adept at managing external partnerships and sector engagement to uphold high standards of validated provision. Committed to advancing institutional success through innovative strategies and robust governance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Academic Director
Laine Theatre Arts
Epsom, Surrey
2003.03 - Current
- Strategic academic leadership of a specialist higher-education institution, driving academic quality, innovation, and institutional performance.
- Executive oversight of curriculum strategy, learning & teaching excellence, and academic standards across all programmes.
- Leadership of academic governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with UK higher-education frameworks and inspection standards.
- Institutional lead for regulatory and validating partnerships, maintaining compliance with sector bodies and protecting institutional reputation.
- Direction of curriculum development and academic enhancement, ensuring programmes remain industry-relevant, pedagogically robust, and strategically aligned.
- Senior leadership of academic and student-services functions, delivering high-quality student experience and strong academic outcomes.
Vice-principal, Pre-vocational Training
Laine Theatre Arts
Epsom, Surrey
2020.09 - 2023.03
- Led the strategic and operational delivery of Pre-Vocational and Foundation training programmes, integrating educational provision with creative production.
- Represented pre-vocational training at Senior Management level, contributing to institutional planning, policy development and cross-departmental coordination.
- Oversaw curriculum development and quality assurance, maintaining high standards of teaching, assessment and student progression aligned with industry expectations.
- Managed and supported teaching staff and students, coordinating productions, training delivery and pastoral oversight to ensure a high-quality learning environment.
Head of Pre-vocational Training
Laine Theatre Arts
Epsom, Surrey
2009.03 - 2019.09
- Led the Pre-Vocational (Junior) Department, overseeing recreational and pre-professional training and managing the delivery of high-quality performing arts education.
- Designed and established the Foundation Course, developing curriculum, assessment frameworks and progression pathways into accredited performing arts training.
- Served as Course Leader for the Foundation Programme, guiding students through intensive preparation for professional training with a 100% progression rate into accredited performing arts institutions.
- Managed teaching staff, timetabling, productions and departmental operations while maintaining strong pastoral support and high standards of teaching and performance.
Education
Postgraduate Award - Leading Educational Change and Improvement
University of Warwick
Coventry 09/2024 - 07/2025
Master of Arts - Acting and Performance
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Crouch End, Haringey 09/2005 - 08/2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Durham University
Durham 09/2002 - 06/2005
Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre -
Laine Theatre Arts
Epsom 09/1998 - 07/2001
A-Levels - English Literature, Theatre Studies, French
Alsager School
Cheshire 09/1996 - 06/1999
Skills
- Strategic academic leadership
- Regulatory compliance and oversight
- Academic governance and quality assurance
- Curriculum strategy and enhancement
- Senior leadership and management
- External partnerships and engagement
Affiliations
- Dancing, rambling, cooking, interior design and renovation
Certification
Imperial Society of Teacher of Dancing - Licentiate in Classical Ballet (LISTD) | Diploma in Dance Education in Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance
Languages
French
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice-principal, Pre-vocational Training
Laine Theatre Arts
2020.09 - 2023.03
Head of Pre-vocational Training
Laine Theatre Arts
2009.03 - 2019.09
Academic Director
Laine Theatre Arts
2003.03 - Current
Postgraduate Award - Leading Educational Change and Improvement
University of Warwick
09/2024 - 07/2025
Master of Arts - Acting and Performance
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
09/2005 - 08/2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Durham University
09/2002 - 06/2005
Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre -
Laine Theatre Arts
09/1998 - 07/2001
A-Levels - English Literature, Theatre Studies, French
Alsager School
09/1996 - 06/1999