Rachael O’Neill

I’ve always loved studying History and after being successful at GCSE/A Level & University level History, it seemed an obvious and natural decision for me to continue in education, specifically teaching History. I started my teaching journey at Exeter University, securing a PGCE in secondary History teaching. I then moved to Birmingham for my first teaching post. Since then I’ve worked in a variety of schools ranging from inner-city comprehensives to rural grammar schools. As previously mentioned, I have been teaching at SCS since August 2019 as a History teacher, Head of UAE Social Studies and Head of History. I really do love my subject and my speciality is 20th century European history. I particularly enjoy learning and teaching about the Soviet Union, the complexities of inter-war Europe and anything related to the Emerald Isle!