Turing School is named after Alan Turing the English mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist who has become increasingly famous due to the highly successful film "The Imitation Game". Alan Turing displayed tremendous courage, resilience and strength of character during his life and was responsible for building the Bombe which helped decipher the German Enigma machine during the Second World War and is thought to have saved thousands of lives and shortened the war by as much as 2 years.
Turing students are extremely proud of the man behind the naming of our school and try each day to display the same courage, resilience and character that Alan Turing displayed during his life.
I joined Varndean in 2023 and I am extremely excited to be working at such an impressive school. Being from Brighton means I understand the love and complexities of growing up in this varied and forward thinking community and I am honoured to be continuing the school's work in student development; enhancing and nurturing students' interests and love of learning!
Despite living in London and Italy, and travelling the world, Brighton called me home to university and after graduating in 2010 I worked in schools in London, Lewes and most recently, another Brighton school.
Teaching English is my first love, only realised when revisiting my own school for career guidance from my previous English teacher who inspired me to follow my love of English. Over the past 13 years this passion has developed and I now equally enjoy working with students outside the classroom, striving to be a support network to guide them through the sometimes turbulent years of school.
I know being part of Turing School base will allow me to continue this vital and rewarding work.
I first attended school on the South East Coast of England , I then moved to Somerset for University where I completed my degree in Interior Textiles and Surface Pattern.
I found myself back in Brighton in 2008 and landed myself a job as a technician in Varndean Design Technology Department, this allowed me to continue to be created and follow my passion.
I have continued my professional progression to a training teacher then to Head of Design Technology with the support from Varndean School. My ethos has always been to support and nurture the whole child with their education holding high expectations for all, this led me to joining Turing School 2018 as Deputy Head of School.
I began my Varndean journey in September 2007. I have had different roles within the school and now it is my pleasure to be a school leader for Turing School.
I have also been a foster carer for many years which stands me in good stead to be able to provide support for our students and families.
Hello, my name is Mrs. Longueira. Before coming to Varndean, I studied Physical Education in Santiago de Chile and worked in a British School as a P.E teacher and pastoral tutor. Prior to this, I was a professional triathlete, representing my country in races around the world. Since I moved to the UK last year, I have loved working at Varndean, firstly in the ILS department and now as a School Leader in Angelou. I am also the Assistant Coordinator for the school's Duke of Edinburgh programme. Above all, I am very passionate about pastoral care, diversity and inclusion; I want all students to feel comfortable, appreciated and supported whilst in school, so please feel free to contact me by phone or email at andrealongueira@varndean.co.uk to discuss any issues, questions or concerns you may have.
