Sarah Grant Deputy Principal, Belmayne Educated Together Secondary School.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art and a Higher Diploma in Arts for Art
and Design Teachers from Crawford College of Art and Design, Cork, as well as a NPQML
leadership qualification from the Institute of Education in London.
With over ten years’ experience teaching Art and Photography in Essex and East London,
Sarah brings a strong background in inclusive, student-centred education and a deep
commitment to creative learning. Alongside Sarah’s work in education, she is a practising
artist, with work held in the permanent collections of University College Cork and Bank of
Ireland. Sarah has exhibited widely in both solo and group exhibitions in Ireland and the UK
and she continues to maintain an active professional art practice, which strongly informs her
approach to teaching, leadership, and whole-school engagement with the arts. Sarah has
worked as a Deputy Principal since 2020 with the Educate Together network.
“I am delighted to be stepping into the role of Deputy Principal at Belmayne ETSS, having
been a part of the Educate Together network since 2017 I am strongly aligned with the
Educate Together Ethos. I am commitment to a student-centred approach to teaching and
learning, where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their potential.
I believe in education that is inclusive, respectful, and responsive to the needs and voices of
young people. I look forward to working collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and the
wider school community to deliver on our shared ethos and to meet the expectations of our
students and families.”