Rachel Richardson

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT RACHEL RICHARDSON

A very driven, passionate and capable person, highly responsive to change. A strong leader and team player who has high expectations. 20 years of experience working in the education sector in particular FE, with specialist focus and experience in quality enhancement. Fully committed to improving learners experience and the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. Proven record in strategically leading, managing and driving quality assurance and improvement processes to improve the learner experience. Firm believer that all learners should receive high quality education which enables them to excel. Professional Experience:Up to date and specialist knowledge of the FE sector in Study Programmes, 14-16 Education, Adult Provision, Inclusion Programmes, Skills for the workforce and Apprenticeships. Proven experience in improving and maintaining quality.Knowledge and experience of Ofsted inspections.Excellent understanding of the new Educational Inspection Framework.Experienced in designing innovative curriculum that meets both recognised academic standards as well as the wider needs of all learners which supports learners’ progress and good or better achievement outcomes.Incisive data and statistics used, to identify weaknesses and secure improvement.Experience of improving the quality of TLA and learning support. Experience and implementation of a coaching culture and professional development initiatives. Robust Self-assessment skills and monitoring quality improvement. Experienced and knowledgeable in using new technologies in the classroom.Proven outstanding practitioner with thorough understanding of outstanding learning, teaching and assessment. Regular objective self and department evaluation to improve overall performance. Confidence to appropriately challenge existing practices and to lead initiatives to improve.Knowledge and experience of improving learner experience through learning support processes. Wide range of experience of leading and managing people, teams and initiatives. Experienced in reorganising staff and working with change.Budgetary management skills.Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.