Rachel Johnson

Rachel Johnson has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Rachel currently works as the Head of Additional Learning Support and Inclusion at Waltham Forest College, a position they started in February 2022. Prior to this, Rachel held various roles at City Lit from 2006 to 2020, including Assistant Principal, Head of Faculty, Deputy Head of Faculty, and Head of Community Outreach and Employment Training. Rachel also served as the Vice-Chair of Governors at Roger Ascham Primary School starting in 2015. Rachel's other roles include Senior Area Education Manager at WEA - Adult Learning, Within Reach from 2021 to 2022, Fundraiser at The John Dewey Independent Specialist College from 2011 to 2014, and Curriculum Manager / Advanced Practitioner at the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London from 2001 to 2006. Rachel began their career as a Project Worker and later became a Project Coordinator at PIP - Pursuing Independent Paths from 1996 to 2000. Rachel's earliest work experience was as a Residential Support Worker at Mencap Homes Foundation in 1994.

Rachel Johnson's education history is as follows:

From 2003 to 2007, they attended The Open University where they pursued a Master of Arts in Education with a focus on Leadership and Management.

Between 2002 and 2004, they studied at Middlesex University and obtained a Certificate in Education for Further Education.

In 1998 and 1999, they attended Keele University and completed a Diploma in Information Technology for Special Education.

Finally, from 1990 to 1994, they attended the University of East London and earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Psychosocial Studies.