Hayden Barrows-Gayle

Dedicated art and design teacher committed to inspiring creativity in students and weaving creative thinking into all areas of learning and daily life. Currently completing Initial Teacher Training, Secondary PGCE with QTS. Practising with and confident over multiple art disciplines, including but not limited to portraiture, sculpture, print and film.

Committed to the development of students' practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to create. Place an importance on classroom discussion to develop critical thinking, oracy skills and personal artistic voices. Skilled in creating engaging lesson content that considers each student's abilities and learning needs.

As an Early Career Teacher, I am keen to support a new generation of creatives as they explore the world of art through education.

Art & Design Teacher - Armthorpe Academy - Doncaster

Delivered art, design and photography lessons at a school with a large population of vulnerable children. Developed students' practical art skills across KS3 and KS4.

• Assisting with Departmental tasks, developing curricula, collaborating with colleagues to standardise assessment, committing to staff meetings and Continued Professional Development.
• Creating Inclusive lessons and adapting content for high-need and SEN students.
• Integrated theoretical and disciplinary knowledge of Art within lessons via class discussion - equipping students with skills to succeed in Further Education.
• Assessing and preparing student work for external examination.
• Effective direction of teaching support staff within Art and Photography classes. Ensuring each student has access to a challenging and rewarding curriculum.

Arts Teacher - Varendonck College - Asten, Netherlands

(2026-03 - 2026-04)

Three-week traineeship program exploring the dutch educational system working in a 12-18 rural college. The school facilitates engineering focused, industry pathways for its students post education through Brainport STEM programs.

• Delivered art history and theory lessons as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum - a globally recognised qualification.
• Spearheaded targeted intervention sessions to help struggling students complete unfinished coursework.
• Effective use of Restorative Practice techniques throughout the three-week programme - the school's preferred method of behaviour system.

Art & Design Teacher - Don Valley Academy - Doncaster

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

Delivered a rich art and photography curriculum, covering a range of disciplines. Working under an Academy with a focus on future employment and Higher Education for its students.

• Facilitating constructive peer critique through 'Open Classroom Galleries'. Developing students' oracy skills and promoting disciplinary language.
• Encouraged metacognitive approaches to drawing processes.
• Supporting the department with open day events, administrative tasks and extracurricular and enrichment activities that champion keen students.

Studio Mentor - Central Saint Martins - London

(2024 - 2024)

Mentored first year Fine Art students during their transition to Higher Education, creating a positive and productive studio environment centered around peer review.

• Built on UAL's commitment to inclusive practice by re-introducing studio crits centering BME students.

Tutor - Explore Learning - Sheffield

(2020 - 2020)

Tutored children ages 5-16 in maths and english with award winning tuition provider.

• Set personalised targets for each child, recording their progress and communicating this with carers.
• Ensured a supportive and engaging environment; adapted to varied learning needs.

PGCE - Secondary Art and Design with QTS - Sheffield Hallam University (2025 - 2026)

BA (Hons) - Fine Art - Central Saint Martins (UAL) (2024)

UAL L3 - Art & Design - Longley Park Sixth Form College (2021)