Rachel Boylan
Headteacher
I have worked within mainstream education with SEMH students for the past 18 years, beginning my career as a drama teacher and progressing over time to become a head of faculty, an assistant head teacher and then deputy head teacher. During my time working in the education sector, I was also head of a pupil referral unit for children with SEMH and I worked as an education consultant supporting a number of secondary schools to improve the quality of education through whole school teaching and learning, and behaviour and safety.
Going way back, it was my love of drama as a subject when I was at school that led me to want to teach drama, and since seeing its impact first hand in developing confidence, and self belief in young people, I have wanted to empower them ever since.
I am passionate about engaging and inspiring all young people, and those who lead them, in their right to achieve and reach their full potential. At High Peak we aim to equip students with the necessary life skills to become independent, resilient adults who believe in their ability to succeed.