ENGLISH
As well as a BA in English Literature, Carl also has an MA in Comparative Literature from University College, London, and has been teaching in one of the country's most academically high-achieving schools for ten years.
Carl:
- is a Fellow of The Chartered College of Teaching
- has been Assistant Head (Pupil Development) as well as Head of Year in Years 9-11 at a highly academic school in Cambridge
- has been an A-level and GCSE examiner for a number of exam boards.
Having graduated from Oxford University with a degree in English Language and Literature, Simon has spent the last 20 years teaching in some of the highest achieving schools in the country.
Simon:
- is a Fellow of The Chartered College of Teaching
- has been Head of English for over a decade in two schools (one in North London and one in Cambridge) that regularly feature in the Top 10 schools in League Tables for GCSE and A-Level
- is an A-Level and GCSE examiner, moderator and presenter for a number of exam boards.
Chrissy graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in French Literature where she also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Francophone Studies.
Chrissy:
- has nearly twenty years' experience of teaching English Language and English Literature A Level in high-achieving schools in the South West
- was a Key Stage Five Coordinator at her previous school
- was the Lead on teaching and learning methods for GCSE English and has significant curriculum design experience.
Jonathan graduated from the University of York with a First-Class degree in English and Related Literature in 2006 and spent 13 years thereafter teaching in several leading state and independent secondary schools.
Jonathan:
- Also possesses an MA from University College London in Issues in Modern Culture, a course largely exploring English and French literature from the 19th Century to the present
- Is a highly experienced coach for pre-ELAT and Oxbridge Interviews; many of his students have been successfully placed at their desired colleges
- Was a Sixth Form tutor throughout his time as a classroom practitioner, garnering him significant pastoral insight
Holly graduated from the University of Cambridge with an MA in Education Studies with English and Drama, followed by a PGCE in Secondary English and Drama.
Holly:
- has twelve years' experience of teaching English Language, English Literature, and Drama in a range of UK and international schools
- has Level 3 safeguarding training and has substantial pastoral experience
- is especially passionate about Drama and Debating and runs her own company to designing and delivering oracy sessions for primary schools
Becky graduated with a degree in English and has over twenty years’ experience teaching in secondary schools, including her current role as a senior examiner at GCSE.
Becky:
- is the co-founder of @Team_English1, an online and conference-based support network for English teachers, with over 40,000 followers and recognition from the Department for Education and The Guardian
- has led the organisation of the National Conference for Team English, attended by over 500 teachers and featuring 50 workshops from leading figures in English education
- regularly blogs about education, with her writing featured as a ‘top blog’ in Schools Week
MATHS
Simon graduated from Oxford University and has taught mathematics and supported high-achieving students across state and independent schools in Cambridge for the past decade.
Simon:
- holds a Master’s in Education from The University of Cambridge
- most recently taught Mathematics at a highly academic school in Cambridge
- is a specialist in supporting students in preparing for Oxbridge entrance and the STEP examinations
- is a Director of Learn to Lead CIC, a national education organisation supporting student leadership across 250 schools
Lizzie
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SCIENCE
Paul graduated from Cardiff University with a BSC (Hons) in Chemistry and Biochemistry, and also has a PGCE in Secondary Science Education. He has spent over 40 years teaching years 7-13 at one of the country's most academically prestigious schools.
Paul:
- has over 40 years of teaching experience, including time as Head of Chemistry, at one of the country's top schools for Oxbridge acceptance.
- has an approach focusing on confidence-building and supplementing schoolwork for students facing challenges in their studies.
- has extensive experience as an A-Level, GCSE and IGCSE examiner, and is currently an assistant examiner for OCR and CIE examination boards.
Jordan holds a BSc in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Sheffield, and a PGCE in Secondary Science Education . He has experience teaching Physics to secondary and A-level students in both state and private schools.
Jordan:
- was Second in Department at a leading Sussex boarding school, developing A-level core practical resources and facilitating student research projects
- has experience redesigning and implementing KS3-KS5 curricula, running exam support sessions, and promoting STEM research
- has supported students applying to university for Medicine and Engineering, as well as industrial apprenticeships
- has experience in data analysis, programming, and computational modelling
Jessica
OTHER SUBJECTS
Sophie was educated at Roedean and studied at The University of Durham and The University of Oxford. She has 20 years’ experience teaching in leading UK independent prep and secondary schools, including Alleyn’s, Canford, Farleigh, and Sherborne.
Sophie:
- has taught English from Year 4 to A-level and Latin to GCSE level
- has been Head of English, Head of Latin, Head of Learning Support, and Director of Studies
- has extensive experience guiding students through school transitions at 11+, 13+, and 16+
- has had much success preparing overseas students with no previous Latin to succeed in the 13+ Latin Common Entrance exam
- also offers educational consultancy services, advising families on school applications, entrance assessments, and interview preparation
Stephanie graduated from the University of London (Queen Mary), as well as holding a PGCE from the University of Cambridge, Stephanie has spent more than a decade helping primary school pupils achieve some of the highest KS2 Maths scores in the country.
Stephanie:
- is Maths Subject Leader in a local Cambridge school.
- In 2023, Stephanie’s KS2 Maths results ranked her school 4th in Cambridgeshire (out of 250 schools) for both average Maths score, and for level of pupil progress in Maths.
- has been a mentor for Cambridge University PGCE teachers.
- is an experienced Maths tutor at KS2, KS3 and GCSE.
Jason was educated at Brighton College and holds an LLB in Law and a Psychology Diploma. With 18 years of teaching experience he has worked primarily with Years 4, 5, and 6.
Jason:
- has been Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for pedagogy
- was on the Senior Leadership Team member while working at a London school
- has taught internationally in British schools in Malaysia and Bahrain
- was shortlisted for TES International School of the Year 2024
- has expertise in behaviour management and pastoral support
- is passionate about inquiry-based learning
Mark holds a BA in Visual Arts and a Master's in Education. He has over a decade of experience teaching Art, Design and Technology, and Photography in UK secondary schools.
Mark is:
- Head of Design and Technology in a successful secondary school in Cambridgeshire
- Has held positions of pastoral responsibility in a number of schools
- Has a track record of exceptionally high GCSE results in Art and Design and Technology
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Ellie