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Reviewing

Coaching

  • Curriculum reviewing, planning, design and implementation

  • Quality assurance in teaching and practice; department and team reviews and reporting

  • Expertise in appraisal; performance leadership and professional growth

  • Curriculum and assessment tracking at all Key Stages

  • Level 7 Institute of Leadership & Management Executive Coaching qualified

  • Extensive experience in educational coaching with individuals, teams, middle and senior leaders

  • Individual and team coaching opportunities offered, both within and outside of educational settings.

  • Substantial experience in individual and team support and improvement

  • Expertise in professional development course design and delivery, including closing the disadvantage gap, supporting students with higher learning potential, metacognition, teaching and learning.

  • Experience in training and course delivery including Initial Teaching Training; Early Career Framework; National Professional Qualifications and a wide range of staff development subject areas.

Testimonials

  • “Taking part in the Rachael's Aspiring Middle Leaders course was a huge boost to my confidence, giving me practical skills that I can use in my day to day role. Rachael was a constant source of knowledge and encouragement, helping me to improve both professionally and personally."

    Anna

    Head of Geography (newly appointed)

  • “'Rachael joined our team to work on syllabus mapping for an education outreach project in 2024. Rachael was professional, knowledgeable and her experience in the sector shone through. It was a pleasure to work with her on the project and we look forward to working with her in the future.'

    Nathan John

    CEO, ReWise

  • “Rachael has delivered on our ITT programme and Intensive Training and Practice. Her vast senior leadership experience combined with her passion for developing teachers at all stages of their career from Initial Teacher Training through to senior leadership is exemplary. Her professional yet personable approach during sessions and the genuine interest in getting the best of our of her participants is outstanding. She is an outstanding facilitator and has been an asset to our ITT programme.”

    Andy Duffy

    Director of Prince Henry’s Teaching Hub, Worcestershire

  • Aspiring Middle Leaders CPD

    “I thoroughly enjoyed participating in Rachael’s Aspiring Middle Leaders course last year. Her guidance, alongside the activities and case studies provided, supported me in gaining a deeper insight into managing teams and creating a positive learning environment. The course strengthened my confidence in handling leadership-specific challenges and aligning department goals with school development plans, and I am excited to apply these skills to my work in the future.”

    Jess

    History & PSHE teacher

  • “Rachael leads and facilitates a number of cohorts across our NPQ programme offer, at both specialist and leadership level.  Her ability to synthesise and present learning from research clearly and concisely, combined with her wealth of experience and knowledge of the education sector, makes her an engaging and inspiring facilitator. She listens with empathy and strikes an excellent balance between facilitating personal reflection and providing expert guidance and advice.  She has formed very positive working relationships with all the participants she worked with, bringing both humour and humility to all aspects of her delivery. “

    Andrea Taylor

    Deputy Director of Prince Henry’s Teaching Hub

About me

I am a self-employed education consultant and executive coach with 31 years' experience in the classroom as an English and Film Studies teacher, and 12 years at secondary senior leadership level.

My areas of expertise include curriculum design and school improvement; staff development and CPD delivery, including NPQs and ITT. I have considerable experience in the successful delivery of staff training on growing talent; training, teaching and learning; educational research; closing the disadvantage gap in schools.

I am an executive coach, working at ILM level 7 and have experience of coaching one-to-one in school settings at all career levels and, more recently, executive coaching in a variety of business settings with CEOs and senior managers.

I have extensive experience in school improvement at both secondary and primary level; in appraisal and review systems and in growing talent.

My approach is personable and pragmatic; evidence-based and empathetic; humane and with humour.

Do get in touch if you would like to discuss how I might help you your teams and your organisation further. No job too large or small!