UCAS Teachers and Advisers Conference 2026

Sarah is an zealous advocate for ensuring every young person has access to information about the breadth of careers in the Creative Sector. Sarah grew up in Estuary Essex and after training and working as a Theatre designer, she returned to the area to teach at Sixth form and FE level. This ignited her passion for removing barriers to cultural places and experiences for young people and for opening up a whole world of work where young people can use their unique skills and thrive in engaging and rewarding careers.

 

Since taking on the role of Apprenticeships and Work Experience Manager at the Royal Ballet and Opera, Sarah has worked to inform young people about the many unseen roles of a producing theatre company ensuring that the there are diverse and talented future theatre makers. She has also worked with Skills England to develop Apprenticeships standards that are fit for industry.  The RBO Apprenticeship programme offers level 3 apprenticeships as an alternative route into the industry with a focus on nurturing talent through coaching and mentoring.  The scheme won the National Apprenticeship Guide Award for Best Creative Apprenticeship in 2024.