Helen is a highly qualified primary school teacher and senior leader with over 20 years’ experience across the primary phase.  After qualifying from St Mary’s College (London) with a PGCE in primary education, Helen has combined her passion for teaching and her interest in different cultures by teaching in multi-cultural schools in inner-city London, Malaysia and Spain. 

As a life-long learner, she has continuously sought opportunities to develop herself professionally and has fulfilled many roles and responsibilities in schools. Her greatest driving force is that teaching and learning is inclusive so that every student has access to high quality teaching and learning that prepares them for an ever-changing world and ensures they achieve their personal best. Helen has specialised in best practice for supporting students who are new to English, have additional learning needs or are high achieving. 

Helen has a holistic approach to education and strives to provide learning opportunities that are personalised to a child’s skills and well-being.  She establishes a learning environment where students are confident taking risks with new learning. Helen instils a love of learning in her students by sharing her passion for learning with them.  She relates learning to the world community to help students become active members of society.

📧 helen.mcgilloway@sophiahigh.school